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Town news, member announcements, council updates and practical business support — all in one place, written for people running a business in and around East Grinstead.
EGBA responds to the autumn budget: what it means for local firms
Our committee has reviewed the Chancellor's statement and pulled together a plain-English summary of the changes most likely to affect East Grinstead businesses — from national insurance to business rates relief.
Read the full article08 SEP 2026
EGBA welcomes twelve new members over the summer
From a town-centre bakery to a cyber security consultancy, a dozen local firms have joined the association since June. A warm welcome to each of them.
28 AUG 2026
New high street parking plans: have your say
The town council has opened a consultation on proposed changes to high street parking. We summarise the options and explain how to respond before the deadline.
15 AUG 2026
Focus group report: skills and recruitment locally
Our July focus group brought together employers and educators. The full report is now available, with practical findings on hiring and retaining staff in the town.
09 AUG 2026
West Sussex growth fund opens for applications
A new round of county council grants is available for small firms looking to expand. We outline who is eligible, how much is on offer and the closing date.
02 AUG 2026
Ashdown Solutions hosts free cyber security workshop
Member Ashdown Solutions ran a practical session on protecting small businesses from the latest online threats. Here are the key takeaways for those who missed it.
24 JUL 2026
Midsummer networking evening: a look back
Over forty members gathered at East Court Mansion for our flagship summer evening. A short recap of the evening, the guest speaker and the conversations that followed.