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Welcome to the March edition of the Gatwick Region Airport Economic Zone newsletter. This month, we highlight the fundamentals that matter to investors: a strong and resilient economy, a skilled workforce pipeline, unrivalled connectivity through London Gatwick, and a growing pipeline of regeneration and commercial opportunities - all reinforcing the Gatwick Region as a location built for sustainable, long-term growth and trade.

London Gatwick promotes engineering apprenticeship opportunities

New engineering apprenticeships at London Gatwick strengthen the Gatwick Region’s technical talent pipeline, demonstrating how the area delivers skilled workforce capacity to support investment and business growth.

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LSBU brings leaders together to future-proof workforce

LSBU Group hosted senior leaders to discuss aligning skills provision with employer needs, directly supporting the Gatwick Region AEZ agenda of showcasing talent pipelines and workforce readiness for investors.

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West Sussex towns ranked among Britain’s most economically effective

Chichester (#12) and Horsham (#16) have been recognised among the UK’s most economically effective places, according to new study by CoworkingCafe. The results highlight the strength of West Sussex’s local economies.

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Major refresh planned for Centrale Shopping Centre in Croydon

The proposed upgrades to Centrale Shopping Centre highlight ongoing regeneration in the Gatwick Region, showing investors how local projects are enhancing economic vibrancy and place-making.

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Haywards Heath’s Clair Hall set for transformation

Mid Sussex District Council is seeking an experienced Development Partner to bring new life to Haywards Heath’s Clair Hall, creating a vibrant cultural, community, and mixed-use hub in the heart of the town.

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London Gatwick prepares for biggest Summer since 2019

With over 230 destinations and 62 airlines this summer, London Gatwick demonstrates the Gatwick Region’s unmatched connectivity and global reach for investors, trade, and business development.

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Nescot graduates show you can succeed close to home

Over 90 students celebrated their Higher Education Graduation at Epsom Downs Racecourse earlier this month, proving you don’t have to move away to achieve big career ambitions.

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Opportunity Site Spotlight

Panattoni Park Bognor Regis: West Sussex's Prime Engineering and Distribution Hub

Located adjacent to the A29 dual carriageway, Panattoni Park Bognor Regis provides direct access to consumers and supply chains clustering the central south coast, with 3.8m unique addresses within 50 miles*.

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