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County council launches Skills Bootcamps to boost careers and recruitment across West Sussex

23 July 2025 - West Sussex County Council has launched Skills Bootcamps, a new initiative designed to help people gain in-demand skills that local employers are actively seeking.

Sussex leaders unite for growth

July 2025 - The Sussex Growth Forum brought together council leaders, MPs, business leaders and regional influencers to build on Sussex’s strengths and prepare for upcoming devolution changes.

Vine-tastic! South Downs winemakers raise a toast to climate action

19 June 2025 - Vineyards across the South Downs are embracing climate action to produce gorgeous glasses of fizz more sustainably.

East Sussex, Brighton & Hove and West Sussex Local Visitor Economy Partnership

21 May 2025 - Appointment of East Sussex, Brighton & Hove and West Sussex Local Visitor Economy Partnership Board (LVEP) announced.

London Gatwick and partners formally launch UK’s first ‘airport economic zone’ to stimulate growth

20 May 2025 - London Gatwick and partners launch new ‘airport economic zone’ to stimulate growth.

Made Smarter expands to the South East to drive UK manufacturing forward with digital technologies, innovation and skills

18 March 2025 - Made Smarter launches in the south east to help manufacturing businesses to innovate, upskill and grow.

New Economic Strategy launched to promote economic growth in West Sussex

11 March 2025 - A new Economic Strategy for West Sussex has been produced by West Sussex County Council, in conjunction with partners, business representatives and the newly formed West Sussex Economic Growth Board (WSEGB).