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
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
Join the Greater Essex Business Board Delivered by business, for business, with business, the board is building a stronger economy for the region. Read more
Funding for phase two of A1331 link road confirmed Road will connect the A133 to the A120 and unlock the 7,750 homes being planned as part of the Tendring-Colchester Borders Garden Community (TCBGC). Read more
Greater Essex at UKREiiF: Open for investment and ready for the extraordinary Region will host its own pavilion and a series of high-profile events which will put the region firmly on the map as one the UK’s top growth hotspots. Read more
Port of Tilbury expansion approved Once operational, the new port will be able to accommodate a wide range of industrial and logistics uses. Read more
Business leaders welcome landmark new train station The Greater Essex Business Board (GEBB) hails the opening of Beaulieu Park Station as a catalyst for business and investment across the region. Read more
Greater Essex Business Board sets out vision as it launches manifesto Business leaders set out bold vision as Greater Essex enters new era of devolution. Read more
