Martlets Shopping Centre Redevelopment Reaches Milestone

Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) has signed a conditional agreement to form a partnership with owners of the Martlets Shopping Centre in Burgess Hill, NewRiver Reit plc (NRR). The agreement means that if key conditions are satisfied, the redevelopment will commence during the summer of 2026. This agreement has been achieved in the face of tough c...

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Launch of Mid Sussex STEM Challenge 2025-2026: students to build vehicles powered by potential energy

Students were tasked with designing, building and racing vehicles powered by potential energy at the launch of this year's Mid Sussex STEM Challenge. The launch event took place at the Council Chamber of Mid Sussex District Council in Haywards Heath on Friday, October 24 (1.30pm) https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/education/launch-of-mid-sussex-stem-c...

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A win for Burgess Hill: new community sports centre now open

A new state-of-the-art outdoor sporting facility is now open in Burgess Hill.Officially named The Arc and developed in partnership with Homes England, the newly developed centre represents an investment in health, wellbeing and community connection in Burgess Hill. It will provide accessible, high-quality spaces for sport and recreation for communi...

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Sussex Six launched in Mid Sussex

https://sussexfoodanddrink.org/sussex-six-launched-in-mid-sussex/

Mid Sussex STEM Challenge Finale 2025

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/education/in-photos-and-video-students-race-drones-at-south-of-england-showground-for-mid-sussex-stem-challenge-2025-5210139 

UKREiiF 2024: Showcasing the opportunities in Mid Sussex

https://www.ukreiif.com/investment-news/mid-sussex-ukreiif/

Vine-tastic! South Downs winemakers raise a toast to climate action

https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/vine-tastic-south-downs-winemakers-raise-a-toast-to-climate-action/

Mid Sussex District Council takes next steps for Clair Hall

Mid Sussex District Council takes next steps for Clair Hall - Mid Sussex District Council

Newly established LVEP Advisory Board announced

https://eastsussexbrightonhovewestsussexlvep.com/2025/05/21/appointment-of-lvep-advisory-board/

Success continues at next letting at Panattoni Park Burgess Hill

https://panattoni.co.uk/success-continues-at-next-letting-at-panattoni-park-burgess-hill/

Panattoni agrees letting at Burgess Hill mid-box development to healthcare logistics provider

https://panattoni.co.uk/panattoni-agrees-letting-at-burgess-hill-mid-box-development-to-healthcare-logistics-provider/

Urban Events mark the first steps taken in new partnership for Burgess Hill

Following the Council's recent decision to progress the formation of a Joint Venture with NewRiver REIT plc (NewRiver), which aims to deliver the redevelopment of Martlets Shopping Centre in Burgess Hill, both parties are jointly delivering a series of activities to mark their commitment to the partnership and help enliven the school holiday and fe...

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Mid Sussex to promote 70 hectares of employment space at UKREiiF

Opportunity Mid Sussex, the inward investment platform of Mid Sussex District Council, will promote 70 hectares of employment space at one of the UK's premier real estate, investment, and infrastructure shows. Representatives from Mid Sussex District Council will attend UKREiiF in Leeds from 21-23 May 2024 to promote and showcase the area to invest...

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Mid Sussex District Council releases funds to community projects

13 community grant applications totalling over £35,000 were agreed for Mid Sussex at the most recent meeting of the Cabinet Grants Panel. These initiatives include support for projects like the establishment of a repair café for The Dudley House Trust, the procurement of musical instruments for Burgess Hill Marching Youth, the facilitation of demen...

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Swimming pool at Dolphin Leisure Centre secures a £45,000 grant

The swimming pool at Dolphin Leisure Centre, owned by Mid Sussex District Council and run by Places Leisure, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a generous grant of £44,735 from the Government's Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF). This significant financial boost will play a crucial role in supporting the centre's ongoing commitment to...

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Mid Sussex District Council celebrates new partnership with Sussex Film Office

Mid Sussex District Council has signed a new contract with the Sussex Film Office, a collaboration that is set to promote Mid Sussex as a top filming and photography destination. The Sussex Film Office, a local company based in West Sussex, will be offering Mid Sussex District Council a comprehensive filming service, covering many aspects including...

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Planning is approved for Burgess Hill Centre for Outdoor Sport

Mid Sussex District Council is pleased to announce that a planning application has been approved for a new state-of-the-art Centre for Outdoor Sport in Burgess Hill. Situated on an 8.6-hectare block of land within the Brookleigh development, the Centre for Outdoor Sport will provide first-class facilities for the district and would not have been po...

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A fleet of hydrogen powered buses is set to launch across parts of Sussex following successful bid for £10 million of government funding

The Department for Transport has awarded the partnership over £10 million, which combined with £11.6 million from Metrobus (Go Ahead) and almost £3 million from the other partners brings the total for the project to over £24 million. West Sussex County Council is the lead partner and Cllr Joy Dennis, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at the...

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Mid Sussex District Council achieves Bronze Certification as a Carbon Literate Organisation

Following the dedicated efforts of its officers and Councillors in completing Carbon Literacy Training, Mid Sussex District Council is proud to announce its successful accreditation as a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO). This achievement marks a significant milestone in the Council's commitment to sustainability and positive environmental ...

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Panattoni Park: Under construction with units due early 2024

Development is well under way at Panattoni Park, Burgess Hill, as real estate developer, Panattoni, advances the construction of a diverse range of speculative units. Situated in a well-established Mid Sussex location, these units start from just 8,138 sq ft, designed to meet the varied requirements of businesses spanning different scales. This dev...

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Past Events

THURSDAY 9 OCTOBER 2025 (10AM - 3PM)  Beethoven Suite, The All England Jumping Course, Sayers Common, Hassocks, West Sussex BN6 9NS www.sussexbusinessconference.co.uk...
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/experience-sussex-visitor-economy-networking-event-tickets-1223305883829?aff=oddtdtcreator...
May 20th – 22nd 2025 Connecting people, places and businesses to accelerate and unlock sustainable, inclusive and transformational investment www.ukreiif.com...
Start Date/Time: November 20, 2024 9:00 am End Date/Time: November 20, 2024 5:00 pm  Location:Hilton London Gatwick Airport, South Terminal, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0LL https://wlevents.org.uk/event/gatwick-summit-2024/...
We will be attending the Revo Village & Conference on Tuesday 24th September. Read more here: https://revocommunity.org/event/revo-conference-village/...