Burgess Hill Centre for Outdoor Sports to include football, rugby, cricket and athletics facilities
A planning application for Mid Sussex District Council's proposed Centre for Outdoor Sport in Burgess Hill is expected to be submitted in June following a recent public exhibition of plans last month. The Centre will occupy the 8.6 hectare site located just south of the A2300 in Burgess Hill. This is another part of the Brookleigh development which...
Felbridge locals get a chance to own their homes
In a first for Mid Sussex, local people have the chance to become homeowners despite having no savings, thanks to an innovative partnership between Mid Sussex District Council and affordable Rent to Buy providers, Rentplus-UK. The new partnership means eight new affordable Rent to Buy homes were made available on a prestigious Abbey Developments si...
Brookleigh welcomes its first residents to new affordable homes
Sage Homes has handed over the keys to its first 50 residents at the new Brookleigh development in Burgess Hill under a major public-private sector partnership. The Shared Ownership and Affordable Rent homes are the first affordable properties to be finished at Brookleigh, which is a partnership between Mid Sussex District Council, housing provider...
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Council includes significant investments in 2023/24 budget
Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) approved its Corporate Plan and Budget for 2023/24 at a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 1 March 2023. Mid Sussex District Council has worked hard to maintain financial stability and attract investment into the District; a prudent financial approach that has helped to protect frontline services, fund ambitious...
Quantum computing breakthrough cements Mid Sussex reputation as 'Silicon Valley' of the region
Credit: BBC News University of Sussex and Universal Quantum scientists have, for the first time, connected quantum microchips together, to make powerful quantum computers, demonstrating the growing reputation Mid Sussex has as a leading hub for science and tech. Researchers, based in Haywards Heath, have shown for the first time that quantum bits (...
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The Flying Scotsman to visit Sussex’s Bluebell Railway for 100th anniversary
The Flying Scotsman will be visiting Sussex's Bluebell Railway as part of celebrations for the locomotive's 100th anniversary. The train will be offering trips along the 11-mile heritage railway over two weeks, which offers views across the South Downs. The event promises an educational day out for the whole family, with train stations transporting...
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RISE to offer free online innovation workshops for SMEs
RISE (Research Innovation in Sussex Excellence) are offering FREE online workshops on the STEPS to Innovation. Suitable for SMEs, the series of five workshops focuses on successfully realising innovation in business, building towards the successful launch of an innovation idea. The free programme is delivered by universities and innovation experts....
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Developer to build 450,000ft² plus last mile scheme in Burgess Hill
Real estate developers Panattoni have started speculatively developing a 452,469ft² last-mile logistics development at Burgess Hill, West Sussex after planning was granted in January this year. Panattoni Park Burgess Hill is located on a 22-acre site which will be home for 14 units ranging from 8,136 up to 142,815ft² in phase one. The units will be...
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Hundreds attend Mid Sussex’ biggest business expo
Burgess Hill Means Business – the biggest business expo in Mid Sussex organised by Burgess Hill Business Parks Association (BHBPA) and comprising of 65 exhibitors, was officially opened by Mid Sussex MP Mims Davies last month, attracting over 250 visitors. Mid Sussex District Council works closely with the three business associations in the distric...