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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…

Bewbush has been named one of 339 communities across the UK set to benefit from the government’s new £5 billion investment programme, aimed at revitalising high streets, parks and public spaces.Bewbush will receive £2 million per year for the next 10 years, with funding directed toward improvements shaped by local…

ITS has been awarded the contract to build and operate a brand new 32km full fibre network across Crawley, following a competitive tender by Crawley Borough Council. Funded by the £1 million from Crawley Council Towns Fund and backed by additional private investment from ITS, the project will extend full fibre access…

Manor Royal BID is thrilled to announce the opening of the UK's first-ever “Superhub” bus stop and surrounding micropark at Manor Royal Central.The Superhub, far more than a typical bus shelter, pushes the boundaries of transit design. It’s a striking, inviting space, crafted to enhance comfort while waiting for…

Crawley Borough Council’s much-loved Nature Centre at Tilgate Park has had a makeover into the newly rebranded Tilgate Zoo.Home to more than 100 amazing animals, from wise owls and cheeky meerkats to tapirs, tortoises, and the fabulous leopard cats Aphrodite, Artemis, and Athena, there’s something for families,…

Crawley Borough Council has refurbished and reopened Plantain Crescent play area in Broadfield as part of a wider programme to revitalise unsupervised playgrounds across Crawley.The work consisted of reconstruction of a bark pit, realignment of the boundary fencing and installation of new gates and entrance ways, as…