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South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP)

The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) is a partnership of business, government, education and other groups. It covers the local authority areas of:

  • East Sussex
  • Essex
  • Kent
  • Medway
  • Southend
  • Thurrock

Visit the SELEP website for more information on membership, current priorities and strategies.

Team East Sussex (TES)

Team East Sussex (TES) is the strategic advisory economic growth board for East Sussex, with a primary aim to drive forward economic growth and prosperity in the county.

TES is an independent, business-led, private/public body, with representation from business members and business representative bodies (including the FSB and Chambers of Commerce), the voluntary and community sector, further education, higher education and the local authority leaders of all of the county, borough and district councils across East Sussex. TES is supported by County Council officers in a secretariat capacity.

See more about Team East Sussex.

Skills East Sussex (SES)

Skills East Sussex (SES) is the county’s strategic body for employment and skills. The group aims to drive an improvement in local employment and skills. This in turn increases economic prosperity in East Sussex. It agrees and sets priorities based on a firm evidence base. These priorities provide direction for the county’s approach to employment and skills.

See more about Skills East Sussex.

Developers East Sussex (DES)

Developers East Sussex (DES) is a subgroup of Team East Sussex. The group takes an active role in the delivery of quality sustainable development in East Sussex. DES aims to represent all developers in East Sussex, including:

  • Commercial and residential companies
  • Private companies
  • Housing associations
  • Public bodies and owners
  • Planners
  • Construction companies.

DES is committed to making a difference to East Sussex’s growth agenda to bring about:

  • deliverable, high quality and sustainable development
  • a functional property market
  • growth in jobs and housing.

See more about Developers East Sussex.

Enterprise Adviser Network (EAN)

The EAN engages local businesses from a range of sectors to partner with local schools and colleges. Providing advice and support, EAN helps to shape careers and skills education.

See more about the Enterprise Adviser Network.

Culture East Sussex (CES)

Culture East Sussex (CES) is a network of cultural organisations and individuals that is hosted by East Sussex County Council. It is part of Team East Sussex (TES), a federated board of the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP).

See more about Culture East Sussex (CES).