Economy initiatives
Find out about the initiatives the County Council is working on with partners to support and grow the West Sussex economy.
Initiatives
Digital
We want to maximise the impact of regional opportunities in this sector by supporting businesses to transform through the adoption of new technologies and ways of working.
Workforce, employment and skills
We are committed to helping West Sussex businesses access the workforce they need to grow and develop skills and opportunities for our residents.
Visitor economy
We are working in partnership to promote West Sussex as a place to visit and to support businesses and the wider sector.
Larksfield Place - Horsham
We have appointed urban regeneration specialist, Muse Developments, to lead the works to develop Larksfield Place, formally Horsham Enterprise Park.
Gigabit-capable broadband
Find out about the next generation of connectivity.
LEADER funding
The 2015-2020 LEADER programme is now closed. Find out what was delivered.
The_Track
An exciting and new collaborative workspace for creative and digital businesses in Bognor Regis railway station, led by West Sussex County Council.
LoCASE
The Low Carbon Across the South and East (LoCASE) programme is designed to help businesses across the South and East make the transition to a low carbon economy.
Create Growth South East
The Create Growth South East Programme supports high-growth businesses in creative industries.
Digital Futures West Sussex
Digital Futures West Sussex inspires jobseekers and people at all stages of their careers to discover the range of digital roles available in West Sussex, to connect local businesses with talented local people and increase aspiration for digital careers across the county.
Economy Plan
One of West Sussex County Council's top priorities is supporting the recovery of the local economy in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. To help achieve this ambition, the County Council has developed the Economy Plan (2020-2024) in response to the impact and challenges posed by the pandemic. The plan is an update of the Economic Growth Plan (2018-2023). The Economy Plan summary gives you a snapshot of some of the ways we are working to aid economic recovery, support businesses and play our part in boosting growth and prosperity.
Economy Plan and Economy Plan summary