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The new Crawley Innovation centre has been given the green light and is set to bring a much-needed economic, innovation and technological boost to Crawley. The Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Board has approved (subject to contract) £8.4 million funding ear-marked from the government’s “Getting…

Residents and visitors can discover all about the Historic High Street Conservation Area in Crawley thanks to a new heritage sign in the High Street. The installation of the new heritage sign by Crawley Borough Council marks the completion of the Town Centre Signage and Wayfinding strategy delivered through the…

Councillors have approved proceeding with a feasibility study for the second phase of the town centre District Heat Network (DHN) at the Cabinet meeting held on 24 November 2021. As phase one of the town centre DHN nears completion and with a number of new developments in the town centre progressing that could…

We are seeking views on a planned transport improvement scheme along the western end of The Boulevard as part of the Crawley Growth Programme. This is a £60 million package which will help to unlock jobs, business space and home building in the town. The Crawley Growth Programme is being delivered by a major…

In a record-breaking year for the Green Flag Award, as the scheme marks its Silver Jubilee, five of Crawley Borough Council’s parks have been celebrating continued success. The Memorial Gardens, Worth Park, Goffs Park, Ifield Mill Pond and Tilgate Park are among the winners, continuing a long run of awards for the…

A consortium of six Crawley organisations has been successful in securing up to £1 million investment in a three year programme of creativity in the town. Manor Royal Business Improvement District, Crawley Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or unsure (LGBTU)+, Crawley Town Community Foundation, Diverse Crawley and…

Councillors approved the ‘One Town’ Economic Recovery Plan 2022 to 2037 at the latest Cabinet meeting held on 24 November 2021.  The plan provides a clear vision for Crawley's future socio-economic prosperity, a clear path for recovery from the pandemic and a marker to Crawley’s formidable reputation for…

Crawley Borough Council is urging residents and visitors to use the town centre safely and responsibly when travelling through it. Following a recent increase in the number people on bikes and scooters using footpaths in the town centre, which can be dangerous and put pedestrians’ safety at risk, the council is…

Crawley will apply for city status - on the 75th anniversary of the new town - and the council wants to hear what you love and makes you proud about the town. Crawley Borough Councillors have agreed to enter the Civic Honours competition, part of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, at a meeting last night …

Eligible businesses can now apply for discretionary business grants. The government has given the council £2,248,180 in Additional Restrictions Grant, which is given to businesses that have been affected by the lockdown but are not legally required to close. This funding lasts until March 2022 and is based on …