East of England
Levelling Up is here, breathing new life into businesses all over the East of England.
The UK Government is investing over £773 million in Levelling Up projects for local people and businesses across the East of England.
A portal of possibilities – Freeport East & Thames Freeport
Good things are happening in the East of England. Freeport East and Thames Freeport will offer a number of incentives to help businesses grow and develop trade links across the world.
Building on existing strengths in automotive manufacturing and wind and hydrogen energy, this will lead to new jobs & training opportunities in these sectors.
Opening more doors for more business – New Town Deals
From Stevenage to Colchester, the UK Government’s Town Deals are transforming the East of England, creating more dedicated spaces to help businesses grow and hire more staff. For example, in Colchester, a new digital working hub will provide studios to boost the thriving creative and digital industry.
Creating better journeys for business passengers – Peterborough Station Improvements
Thanks to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund, new transport improvements at Peterborough Station and its surroundings, including a new entrance and footbridge, will make the town even more welcoming to visitors. It will also unlock significant economic development and support the local economy.
Engineering new opportunities for small businesses – Norwich Digi-Tech Factory
The new Digi-Tech Factory in Norwich funded by the UK Government, provides a modern, industry-standard and future-proof environment to meet the skills shortages within the digital sector, providing top talent to businesses to help them grow.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business in the East of England.
Other Levelling Up Projects in the East of England
Find out how some of the UK Government’s investment programmes, including the Levelling Up Fund and Community Ownership Fund, have been supporting projects across the East of England.