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On Thursday 12 February, a new St Catherine’s Hospice superstore was opened in central Crawley, bringing furniture, fashion and a new repair service into the town centre.To officially open the superstore, dignitaries and guests were invited to an evening launch event at the store to browse the aisles and witness a…

A brand new next-generation full fibre network is now live across Crawley, giving more than 1,500 organisations, including over 700 in the Manor Royal Business District, access to gigabit-capable connectivity services.Announced last September, the project was awarded by Crawley Borough Council to full fibre provider…

E-Veezy, a new charging point operator with a long-term commitment to sustainable infrastructure, has announced the official launch of its flagship ultra-rapid EV charging hub at Northwood Park on Gatwick Road, Manor Royal, which will open on Thursday 26 February 2026. The site marks a significant investment in local…

Crawley Borough Council is delighted to confirm it will be returning to the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May for the third time, joining the Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone (AEZ) delegation to promote Crawley as a leading place to invest and do business.Located at the heart of…

Crawley Borough Council has scheduled additional Planning Committee meetings in January and February to help catch up on applications delayed by previous water neutrality regulations.Five committee meetings will be held in the first ten weeks of the year so that applications can be considered without further delay. A…

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…