Developers East Sussex (DES)

Newhaven Business Grants Programme

The Newhaven Business Grants Programme is now open, offering up to £15,000 to businesses in the Newhaven Town Deal area for capital growth projects.

Established in May 2016, Developers East Sussex (DES) is a subgroup of Team East Sussex. It takes an active role in the delivery of quality sustainable development in East Sussex.

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.

DES operates through a subscription-based membership. Developers based in East Sussex who want to join the group should contact us.

DES Meetings

DES holds virtual meetings via video conference every-other month. The next DES meeting is scheduled for 12 November 2024.

The most recent DES minutes are available to view here:

Copies of older minutes, plus any meeting papers or slides, are also available on request from the County Council’s Economic Development team.

Email: Economic Development team

DES terms of reference