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Crawley Borough Council is pleased to announce that Landbuild Ltd has been appointed to undertake phase one of the Station Gateway regeneration scheme which will transform the public spaces on the Martlets, Haslett Avenue West, and Friary Way, and deliver major improvements to the operation of the bus station in the…

Crawley Borough Council has unveiled its updated Sustainable Procurement and Social Value Charter, reinforcing its commitment to using purchasing power to deliver tangible benefits for the community, the economy, and the environment.First introduced in 2020, the original Social Value Charter has already achieved…

A new innovation centre that helps ambitious entrepreneurs grow their businesses has opened in Manor Royal Business District in Crawley, West Sussex, and is now inviting Sussex businesses to take a look at their unique offering.Crawley Innovation Centre helps small businesses at start-up stage, scale-ups or long…

Crawley Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed an updated Employment and Skills Programme running up to 2030, which will focus on helping more residents access higher-level qualifications and quality jobs, and supporting young people into work and learning.The programme aims to assist local businesses, particularly in…

Small and independent retailers in Crawley can apply for a Shop Front and High Street Improvement Grant of up to £5,000 to spruce up their shop front and help entice more customers.As part of the Shop Front and High Street Improvement Grant Scheme, eligible businesses in Crawley town centre and the neighbourhood…

A new era of electric mobility is on its way to Crawley. E-Veezy is set to open its flagship ultra high-speed EV charging hub at Northwood Park on Gatwick Road from February 2026, bringing a level of convenience, speed and reliability that will transform the everyday journeys of local residents, businesses and airport…

A new extension to the bus lanes in Manor Royal has officially opened, helping buses beat the traffic and get passengers where they need to go faster.Delivered through West Sussex County Council’s (WSCC) Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and funded by the Department for Transport, this latest upgrade to Manor Royal…

Crawley Borough Council has appointed leading urban design and planning consultancy Farrells, supported by Iceni Economics (viability) and Core5 (cost consultancy), to develop a regeneration and delivery plan for the eastern side of Crawley town centre.This commission, which will be partly funded by the government…

Crawley Borough Council is delighted to announce that contracts have been exchanged for a landmark development that will deliver 39 new council homes for local people, helping to ease pressure on the housing list and meet the growing need for affordable accommodation.The scheme, located on the former ambulance station…

Crawley Borough Council welcomed the Chief Executive of UK100, Christopher Hammond, earlier this week for a day of discussions and site visits focused on accelerating local climate action and decarbonisation.UK100 is the only network of councils led by all political parties working together to tackle climate change…