Newhaven Business Directory

News

Here you can find all the latest news from the Enterprise Zone, information about upcoming events as well as relevant application forms. You are also able to read about how some of our favourite Newhaven businesses have achieved significant growth in the town, why they’re based here and what are their aspirations for the future.

03/03/2026

Newhaven to bid for UK Town of Culture 2028

Newhaven is preparing to submit an expression of interest to become the first UK Town of…

18/02/2026

NEZ Champions’ Meeting: The future of Newhaven’s international gateway

At our latest Champions’ meeting, one thing was clear: the Newhaven–Dieppe ferry crossing is so much…

17/02/2026

Business booming on Newhaven ferry with room for growth

The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry is one of the UK’s most successful international short sea passenger…

21/01/2026

Meet Yvonne Goddard – Premises Manager at Barwells Solicitors

How have perceptions of Newhaven changed over the years? Perceptions have become increasingly positive. Where the…

Historic brick building with pitched tiled roofs and large sash windows, viewed from the street.

21/01/2026

Newhaven charities urged to apply for £18k funding

Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) is inviting charities and not for profit organisations in the town to…

09/12/2025

Revived high street taking shape in Newhaven

Shops in Newhaven town centre have benefitted from £84,000 of investment for storefront makeovers over the…

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27/11/2025

Meet Michelle Connors, NEZ Programme Manager

Can you tell us a little about your background and career so far? I’ve spent more…

Person in high-visibility workwear standing beside a bicycle with a decorated cart labeled 'ECO FRIENDLY DELIVERIES'; two Veolia waste bins and construction equipment visible in the background

22/10/2025

Port sails towards net zero with funding from Newhaven Enterprise Zone

Funding from Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) is helping Newhaven Port explore the potential for a new…

A person with long, wavy hair sits in a salon chair while a stylist in black attire combs their hair in a modern, minimalist salon with white walls and a large mirror.

09/10/2025

Meet Naomi Woods, owner of Naomi’s Hair Salon

Naomi Woods has been running her salon in Newhaven since 2017 and is amongst the first…

Four people walk at a construction site; one holds a hard hat and safety vest.

22/09/2025

Lord-Lieutenant tours Newhaven to see town’s growth and ambition

The Lord-Lieutenant of East Sussex Andrew Blackman visited Newhaven for a special tour in September to…

Head and shoulders portrait of a woman with blue dress and pixie haircut against white background.

17/09/2025

Michelle Connors appointed Newhaven Enterprise Zone programme manager

Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) has appointed Michelle Connors as its new programme manager, a role that…

Person in black clothing and white shoes standing on a step in front of a closed storefront with swirled white window coverings, two overhead light fixtures, and the number '8' above the door

27/08/2025

Newhaven town centre £100,000 revamp gathers momentum

Shop fronts in Newhaven are set for a £100,000 makeover this year, thanks to funding from…

22/08/2025

Meet Graham Marley, chief executive of Let’s Do Business Group

As chief executive of Let’s Do Business Group for more than 20 years, Graham Marley has…

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14/07/2025

Meet Mike Shorer, owner of Mike Shorer Fine Jewellery and President of Newhaven Chamber of Commerce

Mike Shorer is a seventh-generation jeweller whose craftsmanship has adorned celebrities and award ceremonies alike. Now…

Photo shows some of the Newhaven Tourism Group members, standing in the sunny Parade Square at Newhaven Fort, smiling.

08/07/2025

£100k funding boost to grow tourism in Newhaven

A new working group has been launched with a £100,000 investment from the Newhaven Enterprise Zone…

Photo shows Graham Precey's face, sitting in the sun.

09/06/2025

Meet Graham Precey, Volunteer Ambassador at Region Normandie

Having grown up in Newhaven, Graham Precey has always had a close affinity with the town…

A large crowd gathers at an outdoor community event with various tents, stalls, and activity stations. People of all ages are enjoying the festivities, including children in strollers and families watching performances. In the background, there are inflatable attractions, a climbing wall, and colorful flags adding to the festive atmosphere.

20/05/2025

Newhaven Enterprise Zone supports groups with £7k funding boost

A much-loved community centre in need of refurbishment and the organisers of an affordable family fête…

Photo shows Corinne Day holding the Newhaven Story booklet, at one of the Newhaven Champions events last year (March 2024)

13/05/2025

Bidding a fond farewell to Corinne Day, Programme Director, Newhaven Enterprise Zone

Corinne Day joined the Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) right at the start, in October 2017. At…