The current Coronavirus situation is an unprecedented and worrying time for the whole community, including businesses and employers.
West Sussex County Council is working with the Government and our partners to provide businesses with support, help and advice wherever possible.
On this section of the website you will find regularly updated information for businesses and employers regarding the Coronavirus crisis (COVID-19). This includes:
For more general information about COVID-19 for West Sussex residents visit the West Sussex County Council website.
Find out how your local Business & Intellectual Property Centre can support you
Increase your chances of business success and find out how your local Library BIPC can help
SME Brexit Support Fund opens for applications
From 15 March 2021, smaller businesses can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU
Register to order free rapid lateral flow coronavirus tests for your employees
You must register by 11.59pm on 31 March 2021.
Rapid Recovery Network - can your organisation help?
Nesta is calling on organisations from across the UK to join the Rapid Recovery Challenge (RRC) Network. The network will support individuals and communities most affected by the economic impact of COVID-19.
Help to Grow - Gov launches new SME growth support
Take your business to the next level with the government's new Help to Grow programme.
Horsham Enterprise Park: development partner is appointed
National urban regeneration specialist, Muse Developments, has been appointed to lead the works to develop Horsham Enterprise Park.
Step-Up - fully-funded internship programme for SMEs
Step-Up is a new internship and training programme for SMEs in the C2C LEP region, where you can access talented graduates to help sustain and grow your business through fully-funded graduate internships.
Post Brexit Transition Webinars
Coast to Capital is working with Enterprise M3 and Thames Valley Berkshire and KPMG to deliver three specialist webinars covering the key topic areas related to Post Brexit transition
Clean Energy for Business Parks - FREE webinar
West Sussex businesses looking to make the transition to clean energy and reduce their operating costs can get help through a free online seminar.
Innovative marketing course launched in Bognor Regis
A free, digital learning programme aimed specifically at helping businesses crack the marketing code is set to launch through The_Track in Bognor Regis.
