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Coast to Capital submits bid for Freeport status at Manor Royal, aiming to directly drive recovery in Crawley and support the Government’s plans to boost the post-Brexit economy. Proposals submitted to Government today would create a new Freeport at Gatwick Airport and the Manor Royal Business District, known as…

Work to transform Crawley into one of the world’s best digitally connected towns is underway.  Crawley is celebrating a major milestone in its digital transformation with work now well underway to build a full fibre network to reach almost every home and business in the town. CityFibre is investing at least…

Residents and visitors can find their way around the town centre, thanks to new wayfinding signs in the Memorial Gardens. Crawley Borough Council has installed new up-to-date wayfinding signs in the Memorial Gardens to reflect the changes in the town centre and improve connectivity to out of town attractions for…

Crawley’s young jobseekers will get improved employment support thanks to a new service launched today by Crawley Borough Council, in partnership with Jobcentre Plus. In response to the rapid increase in unemployment among young adults caused by the pandemic, the council’s Employ Crawley team has joined forces with…

Crawley Borough Council's employment support service, Employ Crawley is here to help residents get back on their feet. The pandemic has had a significant impact on a range of industries, resulting in a challenging few months of job losses, affecting Crawley residents of all ages. The Employ Crawley team is on…

Crawley Borough Council has reached a major milestone in plans to bring cheaper, greener energy to the town centre. Construction has begun on the new energy centre and is due for completion in February 2022. This forms phase one of the project and will consist of a combined heat and power (CHP) plant, which…

Four new and improved public spaces will be created in the Manor Royal Business District following Crawley Borough Council's successful Towns Fund application. The grant of £565,000 will pay for the creation of four micro parks to provide better facilities, seating and public realm in key locations throughout Manor…

The much-anticipated, all-new play area in the Memorial Gardens has opened. Crawley Borough Council’s newest play area features 15 pieces of brand new equipment, including a wheelchair swing funded by County Mall. The project also includes the restoration and rehoming of the Queen’s Mosaic, which was previously…

Crawley Borough Council’s contractor Kier has pledged to offer a range of employment and skills opportunities to local residents. The contractor is currently building the council’s new Town Hall and commercial offices. This project is part of an agreement the council has entered into with Westrock, who will oversee…

A brand new, multi-million pound development is taking shape at Crawley College. Building work is well underway on the facility, which will put the college – part of the Chichester College Group (CCG) – at the cutting edge of training delivery across a range of subjects. Students will be able to enjoy the…