Greater Essex Makes Its Mark at UKREiiF 2026 Key leaders from across Greater Essex's public and private sectors engaged with investor markets at UKREiiF 2026, the UK’s premier Real Estate, Infrastructure and Investment Forum Read more
Greater Essex launches Property Market Review at UKREiiF 2026 The second edition of the Property Market Review highlights Greater Essex's strong performance across key real estate sectors Read more
Greater Essex Business Board – New Member Announcement Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council are pleased to confirm the appointment of three new members to the Board. Read more
Freeport East publishes Transport Masterplan The masterplan, published in partnership with Transport East, sets out improvements designed to supercharge the region's role in driving the UK's economic growth. Read more
Colchester Institute secures Clean Energy Technical Excellence College status The new CETEC will engage with a wider network of education providers from across the East of England and nationally, to meet the growing demand for clean energy skills. Read more
Programme announced for Greater Essex Hub at UKREiiF 2026 From May 19 to 21, the Greater Essex Hub will host a series of panel discussions, roundtables and networking events designed to spotlight the region’s accelerating growth. Read more
Agreement for final phase of Harlow Innovation Park Harlow Council has announced an agreement with leading property developer Wrenbridge which will enable the development of the remaining plot at the park. Read more
Essex celebrates Nigerian connections at Beyond London event The event brought together around 80 businesses and stakeholders from the UK and Nigeria, creating a platform for dialogue, collaboration and partnership development. Read more
Work begins on land for Lower Thames Crossing The £9 billion project is set to transform north–south connectivity between Essex and Kent. Read more
Plans submitted for Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Split into three distinct neighbourhoods, proposals include a mix of 7,750 homes, as well as community infrastructure. Read more
