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Gatwick Airport Northern Runway development consent decision announced#

The project comprises the amendment of Gatwick Airport to support dual runway operations through the routine use of the existing northern runway and to accommodate up to 80 million passengers per annum. The development will include amendments to taxiways, terminal extensions and ancillary facilities, highways and rivers; as well as temporary construction works, mitigation works and other associated development.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by Gatwick Airport Limited on 6 July 2023 and accepted for examination on 3 August 2023.

Following an examination during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, recommendations were made to the Secretary of State on 27 November 2024. the Secretary of State’s decision to grant development consent for the Project was made on 22 September 2025.

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LIDL Crawley reopens after major refurbishment

The Mayor of Crawley was pleased to attend the reopening of the Lidl store in Three Bridges, Crawley last month, following a multi-million-pound expansion and refurbishment.

Adam Forsdick, regional head of property at Lidl GB, said: “We have been proud to serve the Crawley community for nearly two decades. As demand for our best-value products continues to grow, we’re thrilled to expand our offering and make it even easier for residents to access the quality and affordability they know and love”.

Mayor of Crawley, Councillor Sharmila Sivarajah, said: “I was delighted to have been invited to open this new store. Lidl will bring greater choice and convenience for local residents but also offer new job opportunities and investment into our community. I’m delighted to see continued confidence in Crawley as a place to do business.”

Manor Royal People Conference 2025

The Manor Royal People Conference, held on 25 September at Crawley College, brought together business owners, company managers, and HR professionals from the Manor Royal Business District for a dynamic event focused on building motivated, successful teams.

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Employ Crawley Jobs Fair

Join us at the Employ Crawley Jobs Fair where local businesses will be promoting a wide range of job opportunities and it's completely free to attend. Friday 24th October from 10 am to 2 pm at the Town Hall, Crawley. This is your chance to meet with local employers, find out what roles they are recruiting for and what they’re looking for in candidates.

Gen Z leads the way in sustainable travel to London Gatwick

London Gatwick has seen a significant rise in rail travel among younger passengers, with more than half of the airport’s Gen Z passengers catching a train to their plane.

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Crawley Council submits preferred option for Local Government Reorganisation

Crawley Borough Council submitted its preferred option for Local Government Reorganisation. The option chosen would see a new unitary council formed covering what is now Crawley, Horsham and Mid Sussex councils.

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1,600 children learnt life skills at the 33rd Junior Citizen event

Crawley Borough Council organised its 33rd Junior Citizen event, attended by more than 1,600 Year Six students from 24 schools. The event gives children advice on how to safely deal with potential dangers and teaches them valuable life skills.

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SHW 40,000 sq ft lease renewal secured at 3 City Place

SHW advised the owners of 3 City Place, Gatwick on a significant lease renewal extending to circa 60% of the building.

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GAIL’s opens its first airport bakery at London Gatwick

Passengers flying from London Gatwick are now the first in the world to enjoy GAIL’s before boarding, as the much-loved London brand opens its debut airport bakery in the South Terminal.

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Crawley Borough Council supports the rebranded Relationships Sussex shop

Crawley Borough Council is proud to support the newly rebranded Relationships Sussex charity shop in Broadfield Barton, marking a fresh chapter for the long-standing counselling organisation formerly known as Relate West Sussex.

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Gatwick School Open New Playground

The Gatwick School announce the opening of their new school playground, which now includes a state-of-the-art 3G football pitch and a versatile AstroTurf multi-use court.

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Crawley Borough Council hosted celebration of unity and diversity

Crawley Borough Council hosted a celebration of the unity and diversity of Crawley’s community at its UNITY: Crawley Together event in the Memorial Gardens. Residents enjoyed live music, entertainment and stalls from the many different communities that make Crawley unique.

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SHW ramps up property management team

SHW has further strengthened its Property Management team with four new appointments, which include: two associates, a senior property manager and a property manager.

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Morgan Sindall Construction join Invest Crawley

A leading UK construction company delivering innovative and sustainable projects across multiple sectors.

Morgan Sindall Construction built the Crawley Innovation Centre (CIC), which involved converting 24,500 square feet of commercial space across three floors in the former Travel House building into custom business space.

The project aims to seed a new business environment within Manor Royal that will help transform a large industrial area into an industrial innovation district.

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