Established companies operating in the creative and digital sectors are being presented with opportunities to secure commercial workspace in Brighton.
Brighton and Hove City Council is encouraging mature enterprises to occupy units at Phoenix House on West Street and Lyndean House on Queens Road.
The initiative involves transforming unoccupied office accommodation into facilities dedicated to creative industries.
The programme seeks to bolster the local creative economy by offering in-demand premises to experienced organisations, with the possibility of eventually assisting independent practitioners and freelance workers through expanded connections.
Councillor David McGregor, who serves as cabinet member responsible for economy, culture, heritage and tourism, explained that the creative industries represent a defining characteristic of Brighton and Hove.
He acknowledged that professionals including artists, craftspeople, designers, small-scale producers and expanding creative ventures encounter considerable challenges when seeking appropriate working environments.
He stated that the council recognises these difficulties and is therefore taking direct action to ensure this significant aspect of Brighton and Hove’s character persists within the city.
By prioritising the marketing of available accommodation at Phoenix House and Lyndean House to established creative organisations, the authority aims to enable enterprises and creative professionals to remain in the city, develop their operations locally and generate fresh prospects for emerging creative talent.
The council intends to collaborate with occupiers to establish the premises as dynamic hubs for artistic and creative activity.
All available working space is situated within convenient walking distance of Brighton Station and the central urban area.
Prospective tenants may now register their interest, with completed applications required by October 2.
Submissions must contain a rental proposal alongside evidence of the organisation’s capacity to adapt the accommodation to suit its specific requirements and demonstrate the potential positive effect on the broader creative sector.
Evaluation of applications will consider both monetary and qualitative factors, encompassing elements such as benefits to the community, support for the industry, contributions to health and wellbeing, and provisions for training and workforce development.