One of the most important jobs for a new Mayor of Sussex will be to SELL, SELL, SELL the benefits of our county as a place for businesses to invest. When companies choose Sussex, we gain jobs, prosperity, local growth, and vital income from business rates, all of which strengthen our communities. In many ways, Sussex already has the advantage over other parts of the UK. We’re close to London, with Gatwick Airport on our patch and busy ports at Newhaven and Shoreham connecting us to Europe. We offer a fantastic quality of life with vibrant towns and cities, beautiful countryside, and some of the country’s best schools and universities. So why aren’t we already overwhelmed by businesses wanting to come here? The truth is, there’s been no single person selling Sussex to the world. That’s something I would change from day one. As Mayor, I’d lead an energetic campaign to promote Sussex internationally as the best place in Britain to invest and live. But attracting business isn’t just ...
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