NEWHAVEN ENTERPRISE ZONE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK


August 2nd, 2018.


More than 60 local business owners, key local figures and partners of Newhaven Enterprise Zone met yesterday to learn about the plans for Newhaven, a year since it gained Enterprise Zone status.


Held at the new Operations and Maintenance Base at Rampion Offshore Wind Farm earlier, Chris Tomlinson, Development and Stakeholder Manager, and Richard Crowhurst, Plant Manager, spoke about Rampion’s impressive Newhaven story. There was also a panel discussion and Q&A as the Enterprise Zone’s three strategic priorities were presented.

Covering eight sites in the town, Newhaven Enterprise Zone acts as a catalyst to deliver new commercial development, new jobs and local growth opportunities that will contribute to the local development of the area.

Investment in the Newhaven Enterprise Zone to date is approaching £30 million in public sector funding and private sector match combined; providing critical flood defences, improving site viability and unlocking land for development.

The strategic framework focusses on three priorities:

Quality growth: To promote cohesive development which will foster pride in Newhaven, recognising the town’s location and also its working port and coastal connections.

Sustainable growth: To deliver local skills and support for businesses which will create a diverse and prosperous economy, ensuring Newhaven residents are shared benefactors of change.

Inclusive growth: To invest in housing and infrastructure which will attract inward investment, creating a lasting economic and social legacy for Newhaven.

Newhaven Enterprise Zone’s Programme Director, Corinne Day, shared her enthusiasm for the town saying: “By 2030, Newhaven Enterprise Zone will have helped deliver a new era for Newhaven. It’s a place with great potential and I’m really excited to be working with partners to bring forward good development which will make a tangible difference to the town.

Local business leaders Mike Shorer, Mike Shorer Fine Jewellery, Duncan Kerr, Wave Leisure and Dick Shone, Boutique Modern joined the panel and spoke about their own experiences in Newhaven, why they chose to set up businesses in the town and the challenges they have faced.

Steve Allen, Chair of Newhaven Enterprise Zone’s Programme Board, and Vice-chair of Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership also spoke about a new Newhaven EZ Community Fund that will be officially launched next month.

The Community Fund will be launched to give grants to community groups and small charities across Newhaven, focusing on those who help to encourage a sense of place. The first grants will be available in early 2019.

Newhaven Enterprise Zone has been established as a three-way agreement between the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership, Lewes District Council and Government.


https://newhavenenterprisezone.com/



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