With its proximity to both Europe and London, low operating costs and unprecedented investment in infrastructure and development, Hastings & St Leonards is fast becoming the perfect location for a host of businesses and enterprises.
Our partner organisation Locate East Sussex can help you with property and other location information to match your company needs.
We have several well established industrial and commercial areas including the Castleham Industrial Estate, the Churchfields Industrial Estate and other sites owned by the Council.
There are also several new industrial developments including offices at Station Plaza near Hastings train station and an incredible Innovation Centre for growing, pioneering companies.
Our sister site www.visit1066country.com can give you some idea of what life is like in this extraordinarily cosmopolitan town. From its magnificent http://www.visit1066country.com/Hastings/attractions/stade/default.aspx and one of the world's most beautiful country parks to its unspoilt beaches and its association with Foyle's War, one of television's most popular shows, Hastings & St Leonards is a remarkable and inspiring place to live.
General Dynamics UK Ltd is one of the top six defence companies in the world and has a major base in Hastings. General Dynamics UK Ltd produces world class solutions in military communications, mission systems and information applications and has thrived in our seaside town.
Other companies in the area include British Gypsum, Hastings Direct, Marshall Tufflex and a cluster of companies in the creative industry operating from offices specifically built to accommodate them.
These companies are typical of successful enterprises able to access key markets from Hastings.
With major organisations like the Learning and Skills Council committed to making sure the right people with the right skills are available for new and existing businesses, there is no shortage of quality, motivated labour in Hastings & St Leonards.
Our recently opened University Centre Hastings has a training and development programme specifcally geared towards business needs.
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This page last updated: 03/04/2006