With around £400million of public and private investment - more than any other similar sized town in the country - Hastings is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Now is the time for businesses to ride the wave of this renewal, and take advantage of highly affordable property prices (commercial and residential), a superb environment, and a successful future.
The investment includes a new University Centre, a new state-of-the-art college campus, and plans for two new Academies. Together these will provide the mix of skills and qualifications employers are looking for.
Hastings has a strong manufacturing sector, with Marshall Tufflex the largest employer, having been located here for 50 years. There is a major cluster of advanced technology companies such as General Dynamics UK Ltd, one of the world's top six defence companies, and VG Scienta, world-class manufacturers of scientific equipment. Young, knowledge-based, enterprises are taking advantage of the premises, support and services offered by the new Innovation Centre.
We also have a thriving creative sector, including a hub gathering around the new Creative Media Centre. Hastings has a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and an exciting new seafront development with an outdoor performance space is proposed, with the new Jerwood Gallery of 20th Century British Art planned as its centrepiece.
Other companies in the area include British Gypsum and Hastings Direct. There is also a strong public-sector presence, including the Child Support Agency, ensuring a good foundation of office-based management and administrative skills.
We have several well-established industrial and commercial areas, with a range of sizes of premises from small incubator units to large sheds. Brand new grade A offices are available at Lacuna Place and Priory Square in the town centre's new business district, and other office premises are located around the town.
A number of high quality technology and business parks are under development. The Enviro21 Innovation Parks are designed to high environmental standards, and are attracting interest from businesses in the environmental goods and services sector.
Our partner organisation Locate East Sussex can help you with property and other location information to match your company needs.
There is a range of business support services available to help your business prosper. Particularly for start-ups, creatives, retail and hospitality, and businesses and companies in innovative, high tech, enviro-technology and manufacturing fields.
Our sister site - www.visit1066country.com - can give you some idea of the exceptional quality of life in this appealing town. From its characterful fishing beach and beautiful country park, to its unspoilt beaches and its association with the popular Foyle's War television show, Hastings and St Leonards is a unique, remarkable and inspiring place to live.
We're keen to talk to any companies considering locating here; please contact us for more information.
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This page last updated: 30/03/2009