Bexhill industrial scheme to go ahead as Inspector overturns council refusal
Posted on: April 21, 2021
Proposals for a major business development on the Bexhill Enterprise Park, which could support up to 500 local jobs, can soon move forward after a planning inspector has ruled Rother District Council was wrong to reject the scheme. The Inspector also approved the discharge of five planning conditions the Council failed to consider.
Mental health firm relocates to Bexhill for continued expansion
Posted on: April 8, 2021
Medicolegal firm Expert In Mind is moving this weekend from St Leonards into a large new office on the ground floor of High Weald House on our Bexhill Enterprise Park.
Landscape specialists move to Bexhill Enterprise Park as next stage of growth
Posted on: March 22, 2021
Landscaping specialist firm Cultura is continuing its growth plans by moving today from St Leonards-on-Sea to High Weald House on the Bexhill Enterprise Park.
Architects move into Eastbourne’s Pacific House – and tech firm expands
Posted on: November 23, 2020
Architects CPL are moving into Pacific House on our Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park in Eastbourne, while existing occupier SystemActive has expanded into its second office within the building.
Brain injury support firm moves to Bexhill’s High Weald House as new base for growth
Posted on: October 22, 2020
Established Sussex business Brain Injury Services Ltd has taken offices on the ground floor of our new High Weald House building on the Bexhill Enterprise Park. Its move is designed to give the company more professional, contemporary premises from which it can grow across the south-east.
Queensway Gateway gets link through to A21
Posted on: September 16, 2020
Development of the Queensway Gateway road in Hastings is taking its next step forward: work is beginning to extend the road and create a temporary link to Sedlescombe Road North (the A21), which will enable drivers to use the road’s complete route for the first time.
Building engineers move to Pacific House offices to accommodate growth
Posted on: July 14, 2020
Building services consultants IWA today moved into a new office in Pacific House on Eastbourne’s Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park.
Virtual tour now available of new Bexhill offices
Posted on: June 24, 2020
We’ve produced a virtual tour video of our new High Weald House offices to let on the Bexhill Enterprise Park.
Rent waived to help businesses manage coronavirus impact
Posted on: April 16, 2020
We have offered a three-month rent-free period to the occupiers of our small business premises in Hastings and Eastbourne — to help them withstand the financial impact of the coronavirus.
High Weald House completed as only large new offices in Hastings & Bexhill area – with first occupier moving in
Posted on: March 3, 2020
High Weald House – the latest office development on the Bexhill Enterprise Park – has now been completed.
Sussex developer Gemselect to deliver Hastings’ Ore Valley housing scheme
Posted on: November 14, 2019
Following a competitive tender process, Sussex-based Gemselect has been selected to develop a housing scheme on the disused power station site in Hastings’ Ore Valley.
Bexhill Enterprise Park site sells for hotel & restaurant
Posted on: April 4, 2019
A plot on the Bexhill Enterprise Park has been sold by Sea Change Sussex to hospitality company Marston’s for the development of a restaurant/pub and ‘lodge hotel’.
£1.9M government funding set to extend Bexhill business park
Posted on: March 19, 2019
£1.94 million of government funding has been awarded to enable us to start extending the Bexhill Enterprise Park to the north-eastern side of Combe Valley Way. This has the potential to more than double the size of the existing business park, accommodating more local jobs.
North Bexhill Access Road opens — connecting Combe Valley Way to Ninfield Road
Posted on: March 11, 2019
We fully opened the North Bexhill Access Road this afternoon to the north-west of Bexhill. The new road connects the Combe Valley Way (formerly known as the Bexhill-Hastings Link Road) through to Ninfield Road (the A269), just south of its junction with Freezeland Lane.
Beano publisher takes office in Eastbourne’s Pacific House – with expanding copyright, financial planning & computer firms
Posted on: February 12, 2019
Five more companies have taken offices within Pacific House on Eastbourne’s Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park, and an existing occupier has expanded to a third office, bringing our building’s occupancy level to around 90%.
North Bexhill Access Road’s western half opens
Posted on: December 12, 2018
The western half of the North Bexhill Access Road, which is being developed to the north-west of Bexhill, will open from 4pm this Friday, 14 December 2018. It will connect via a roundabout to Watermill Lane running north, and via another new roundabout to Ninfield Road (A269) near the Freezeland Lane junction, providing a new local travel route.
Bexhill Enterprise Park part of Government’s foreign investment push as “major opportunity on south coast”
Posted on: May 23, 2018
The Bexhill Enterprise Park is prominently featured in a new drive from the Department of International Trade (DIT) to attract foreign investment to the UK.
Construction starts for next offices on Bexhill Enterprise Park
Posted on: April 26, 2018
Construction is under way for High Weald House – the second set of offices on the Bexhill Enterprise Park in East Sussex. A steel frame is being erected for the building, following preparatory ground works earlier this spring.
DWP moves to Hastings town centre
Posted on: January 30, 2018
To occupy Havelock Place & Lacuna Place in Priory Quarter business district
The Government’s Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has taken on Havelock Place and Lacuna Place in the Priory Quarter business district in Hastings town centre.
Eastbourne’s Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park moves to next development stage
Posted on: November 23, 2017
The next stage for Eastbourne’s Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park has begun, with utilities being installed and the site’s access road being extended to enable further offices to be developed.
Construction of new community centre gets under way in Eastbourne
Posted on: October 18, 2017
Construction of a new community centre is now under way at Sovereign Harbour in Eastbourne. Councillors gathered at the site, between Pevensey Bay Road and Harbour Quay on the western side of the new Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park, to mark the start of the development.
Environmental waste group relocates to biggest office in Eastbourne’s Pacific House
Posted on: October 11, 2017
Fast-growing environmental waste company CountyClean has moved into the largest office within Sea Change Sussex’s Pacific House on the Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park. The firm is joined by two other new tenants in the building – McMillan Williams Solicitors and tech firm Flamethrower.
First construction stage complete for Queensway Gateway road
Posted on: May 10, 2017
Sea Change Sussex has completed the first stage of the development of the Queensway Gateway – installing drainage and strengthening the ground to support the forthcoming road (as shown).
Eastbourne’s Pacific House gets four more lettings
Posted on: April 25, 2017
Four more organisations have let offices within Pacific House on Eastbourne’s Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park within the last two months, bringing the total number in the building to 16.
Roads Minister visits Queensway Gateway site
Posted on: March 31, 2017
On Saturday 25 March, Andrew Jones MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, joined Hastings & Rye MP Amber Rudd and East Sussex County Council Leader Keith Glazier to view the progress of the Queensway Gateway project.
Solicitors, medical recruiters, construction consultants & financial advisors move to Eastbourne’s Pacific House offices
Posted on: February 15, 2017
Gurney Harden Solicitors, financial advisors Moneysprite, construction advisors Reid Consulting and medical recruitment agency Care Direct are the latest businesses to take offices within Pacific House on Eastbourne’s Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park.
Innovative flexible leases for Sussex offices to address Brexit economy
Posted on: September 12, 2016
Businesses can now get top quality new offices in East Sussex on ultra-flexible terms in a pioneering move to address the Brexit market.
Film maker & children’s charity amongst latest to move to Pacific House offices
Posted on: April 20, 2016
Video company Smokescreen Visuals and children’s charity Chestnut Tree House are amongst the latest occupiers to take offices in Pacific House on Eastbourne’s Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park.
Bexhill-Hastings Link Road opens
Posted on: December 17, 2015
The Bexhill to Hastings Link Road, which is designed to boost the economy of East Sussex and cut congestion, opens to traffic for the first time today (17 December).
Bexhill offices completed & fully let from day one
Posted on: December 2, 2015
Occupied by growing company Park Holidays UK | Bexhill Gateway Road open for access to offices
The Glovers House offices on the Bexhill Enterprise Park have now been completed. The building is fully let with immediate effect to growing leisure company Park Holidays UK, whose staff move in from tomorrow, 3 December.
Company takes first office in Pacific House – Bourne Rail moves in to accommodate expansion
Posted on: September 22, 2015
The first office within Pacific House, the new development on Eastbourne’s Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park, has been let – to transport engineering company Bourne Rail.
First occupier scheme revealed for North Queensway Innovation Park
Posted on: August 26, 2015
Sea Change Sussex is bringing forward proposals for the first development on the North Queensway Innovation Park in Hastings/St Leonards – a facility for Michael Tyler Furniture Ltd, maker of high-quality upholstered furniture.
Eastbourne’s Pacific House offices completed – positive business response, first offices reserved
Posted on: July 21, 2015
Pacific House – the first office development on Eastbourne’s emerging Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park – has now been completed.
New Bexhill road proposal shown to public – comments invited
Posted on: June 25, 2015
Proposals for a new road in north Bexhill were today shown to the public, as the latest phase of the regeneration programme for the area. People can see the proposals via the link below and comment until 6pm Thursday 2 July.
First Sovereign Harbour offices ready for fit-out
Posted on: April 21, 2015
Construction work to create Pacific House – the first offices on Eastbourne’s new Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park – has achieved a vital step forward: the roof, floors, external insulation and windows have now been installed.
Bexhill Enterprise Park reaches first milestone
Posted on: April 1, 2015
Construction work to develop the Bexhill Enterprise Park in East Sussex has reached an early milestone: the steel frame of the first building has been completed.
Latest offices in Hastings town centre ready to occupy
Posted on: March 3, 2015
Havelock Place – a 24,192 sq ft contemporary office building – has now been fully completed and is ready to occupy in Hastings’ Priory Quarter town centre business district.
Bexhill Enterprise Park construction under way
Posted on: December 2, 2014
Construction by Sea Change Sussex of the initial phase of the Bexhill Enterprise Park is under way on land to the north-east of Bexhill – with piling work for the first business premises just completed.
Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park construction starts in Eastbourne
Posted on: September 25, 2014
Construction of the Sovereign Harbour Innovation Park has started in Eastbourne with site clearance and piling works.
Queensway Gateway proposals shown
Posted on: September 25, 2014
Sea Change Sussex is drawing up proposals to develop a road it is calling the ‘Queensway Gateway’. This new road would connect Queensway with Sedlescombe Road North (the A21) in northern Hastings to provide access to business development sites and so support local job creation.
Chancellor visits Havelock Place office scheme in Hastings’ Priory Quarter
Posted on: August 29, 2014
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has officially visited Havelock Place – a 24,000 sq ft commercial property development under construction in Hastings’ Priory Quarter.
New Hastings commercial property web site launches
Posted on: August 5, 2014
A new web site has been launched for Hastings’ Priory Quarter town centre business and education district. See www.prioryquarter.co.uk.
Eastbourne offices get green light from planners
Posted on: March 6, 2014
Plans for high-quality new offices and workshops in Eastbourne’s Sovereign Harbour were given the go-ahead by Eastbourne Borough Council on 4 March 2015.
Hastings rated greenest UK town
Posted on: February 13, 2014
The Centre For Cities’ recent ‘Cities Outlook 2014’ report has given Hastings the accolade of being the greenest large town in the UK.
Vacuum technology event a great success
Posted on: October 4, 2013
The ‘Tec 66’ vacuum technology event that took place at the Sussex Exchange on 16 September, sponsored by Sea Change, was a great success.
Next big development scheme kicks off in Hastings – to create capacity for over 350 jobs
Posted on: July 1, 2013
Construction has started on the next major regeneration project for the Hastings area of East Sussex. The scheme – named Havelock Place – is now under way in the Priory Quarter business district in Hastings town centre.
North-east Bexhill proposals – Community Engagement Report now available
Posted on: May 3, 2013
The Community Engagement Report for Sea Change’s north-east Bexhill developments proposals is now available.
Regeneration proposals revealed for north-east Bexhill
Posted on: April 15, 2013
Significant regeneration proposals have been revealed for a site in north-east Bexhill – to support business growth and create jobs.
Construction kicks off for North Queensway Business Park – designed to create up to 300 jobs
Posted on: March 28, 2013
Construction has started for the North Queensway Business Park in north-west St Leonards, East Sussex.
Energy saving event for local businesses – 21 March
Posted on: February 22, 2013
The Sussex Exchange conference venue is hosting an event for local companies on 21 March 2013 to explore the latest environmental developments for business.
Sea Change CEO highlights vital role of Link Road – and condemns protests as jeopardising regeneration
Posted on: January 30, 2013
John Shaw, CEO of Sea Change Sussex, has joined the debate about the Hastings Link Road – speaking out about its vital role and condemning anti-road protests for putting jobs and regeneration in jeopardy.
Secretary of State Eric Pickles visits Hastings to see regeneration in action – and launch one of first Growing Places projects in country
Posted on: November 1, 2012
The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government, today visited Hastings, East Sussex, for a first-hand look at the progress of the economic development programme for the area.
Sea Change gets Government funding for North Queensway Business Park
Posted on: October 19, 2012
Sea Change Sussex has been revealed as one of only three organisations in south-east England to be successful in the third round of the Government’s Regional Growth Fund. Grant funding of up to £5.5 million has been allocated – to be combined with private investment – for Sea Change’s proposed North Queensway Business Park in Hastings, to help local manufacturing businesses to expand and create more local jobs.
Government confirms Compulsory Purchase Orders needed for Link Road
Posted on: September 21, 2012
The Government has today confirmed the Compulsory Purchase Orders necessary for East Sussex County Council to acquire the land to build the Bexhill-Hastings Link Road.
Read more about this story on the County Council’s web site.
Sussex Exchange to open as eco conference venue & restaurant in Hastings
Posted on: August 24, 2012
The Sussex Exchange opens next Wednesday 29 August as a high-standard conference and event venue, restaurant and bar on the border of Hastings and St Leonards, East Sussex. It is part of the economic development programme for the area led by Sea Change Sussex.
Consultation feedback revealed for North Queensway scheme
Posted on: August 1, 2012
The findings of the recent consultation for Sea Change Sussex’s development ideas for a North Queensway business park in Hastings are now available on this web site.
Demolition makes way for next Priory Quarter offices
Posted on: July 9, 2012
Demolition work starts today in Hastings’ Priory Quarter town centre business district. This will clear the way for 24,000 sq ft of high standard new offices as part of the on-going regeneration of the town.