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GDI leads business groups representing more than 20,000 businesses across London and the South East issue support for Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway plans
11 November 2021
In a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, representatives of more than 20,000 businesses across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and London, have come together to pledge their support for Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway Project.
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Letter to the Secretary of State for Transport supporting Gatwick's northern runway
11 November 2021
In a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, representatives of more than 20,000 businesses across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and London, have come together to pledge their support for Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway Project:
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Letter to the Secretary of State for Transport supporting Gatwick's northern runway
11 November 2021
In a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Transport, representatives of more than 20,000 businesses across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and London, have come together to pledge their support for Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway Project.
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GDI response to the Government's Test to Release announcement
24 November 2020
The Gatwick Diamond Initiative's response to today's announcement from the government on the 'Test to Release' scheme
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The Business Hothouse offers free business support
10 August 2020
Did you know ‘The Business Hothouse’ offers free support to pre-start and established businesses in the Coast-to-Capital area? From workshops to grant funding, it provides the expert guidance to get your business growing.
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Latest HSBC Economic Commentary
10 August 2020
The UK government is on track to post a budget deficit of around £350 billion in the current fiscal year. Yet at the same time, it can raise money in the bond markets more cheaply than ever before.
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New Gatwick Diamond Initiative Chairman Revealed
04 August 2020
David Butcher, Managing Director of FD Outsourcing Ltd, is standing down as Chairman of the Management Board of the Gatwick Diamond Initiative. David announced his resignation after 17 years at the helm of the economic development initiative. He will continue to serve as a director of the Company.
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Coast to Capital appoints new Chair
15 July 2020
Coast to Capital is delighted to announce that Julie Kapsalis has been appointed as its new Chair. Julie has held the position of Vice Chair for the past year and has been on the Coast to Capital Board for over six years during which time she served as the Chair of the Investment Committee and Diversity Champion.
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Summer economic statement welcomed
15 July 2020
As has been well documented, COVID-19 is having a significant detrimental impact on the Gatwick Diamond economy, with huge implications for employment across West Sussex and East Surrey. This is due to the area’s high exposure to an airport economy and the predominance of business sectors which have been adversely affected by the pandemic.
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Developer Partner Sought
06 July 2020
Horsham Enterprise Park proposals have taken a major step forward with the go-ahead for the county council to seek a development partner. The partner will carry out a high quality, mixed use, commercial and residential development on the Wimblehurst Road site.
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Jobs At Risk Warns New Covid-19 Impacts Study
02 June 2020
A new and independent Covid-19 impact assessment report commissioned by the Gatwick Diamond Initiative, has revealed that the most pressing challenge for policymakers in Sussex and East Surrey is responding to a 13-16% reduction in local economic output in 2020, which could take up to ten years to recover and will have significant implications for employment across the region.
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Christ's Hospital School Bursaries Launched
19 May 2020
A new Bursary programme has been announced by Christ's Hospital school for families in the Gatwick area affected by the Covid-19 crisis.
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Gatwick Airport Covid-19 impacts
01 April 2020
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Gatwick hosts gender diversity in aviation conference
05 March 2020
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Orbital South Colleges successful in Funding Bid
05 March 2020
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Open4Business’ Expo Stands Being Snapped Up
27 February 2020
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35,000 school children tune-in to ‘Aviation Live’ – a broadcast designed to inspire the aviation apprentices of the future
06 February 2020
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Open4Business Returns on 26 March 2020
30 January 2020
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New links bolster Gatwick’s long-haul growth
27 November 2019
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Entrepreneur Academy Final 2019 at East Surrey College
14 November 2019
