Economic Development is a strategic and operational team, working in partnership to meet the objectives set out in the Sustainable Community Strategy.
The Team is split into three areas:
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The scope of our work is very wide ranging. We will help in any way we can, if only to put you in contact with the people who can help.
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Key Projects
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Contribute to the development of and deliver the Eastbourne Hailsham Masterplan
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Deliver the Science Park Project
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Continue to assist in the delivering of the Eastbourne Town Centre Area Action Plan
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Establish a multi agency group to focus on reducing the number of people claiming work related benefits
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Continue to deliver the Terminus Road Improvement Group (TRIG)
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Influence Planning and comment on planning applications
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Bring land forward for business use by encouraging new premises and development of existing premises
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Retain existing businesses in the Borough
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Share business intelligence through the Economic Development E-newsletter
- Reduce business crime through the Eastbourne Business Crime Group (EBCG)
- Continue to Chair the Overseas Student Advisory Committee (OSAC)
- Coordinate the Eastbourne Credit Crunch Task Group
For business advice and information on commercial property in Eastbourne visit the Business home page.
