INVEST IN EAST SUFFOLK
Why East Suffolk?
Located on the east coast of England, East Suffolk has a strong, diverse, and dynamic economy with a wide range of opportunities for future growth alongside major economic, cultural, heritage and environmental assets. Whatever your business or personal requirements, East Suffolk has something for you!
An economy worth more than £5.08 billion​
Largest district council in the country by population
Adastral Park is at the heart of the UK’s Digital ecosystem
Leader in wind – with the UK’s largest concentration of operational offshore wind
Over £200 million invested in public infrastructure
Over 9500 business enterprises in the district
Home of Freeport East and the Port of Lowestoft which have ambitious plans to deliver transformation change
City Fibre and Smart Towns projects are putting East Suffolk at the forefront of digital connectivity and technologies
Located within a short distance of the University of East Anglia (UEA) and University of Suffolk (UoS)
Live, work and play in East Suffolk
Not only is East Suffolk a thriving area to work, it is also a great place to live with stunning beaches, picturesque landscapes and historic market towns to explore. There are numerous festivals and events held throughout the year to enjoy. Living in East Suffolk provides a great quality of life.
Location of the Latitude, First Light, Aldeburgh, Snape Maltings and Art on the Prom Festivals
115 square miles designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and home to the Broads National Park
50 miles of beautiful coastline that includes award winning beaches
East Suffolk has major heritage assets including Sutton Hoo, Framlingham Castle and Bawdsey Manor
Key Sectors
In East Suffolk there are several key sectors that have been identified as strategically important and vital for the district’s economic growth. These sectors contain a variety of opportunities, important economic assets and brilliant businesses that will help drive future prosperity in the area.
Agricultural, Food & Drink
Numerous artisan and household name producers based in East Suffolk
Nuclear Energy
Sizewell C will add £40 million a year into the regional economy during 60 year operational lifetime and will generate 7% of the UK’s electricity
Clean Energy
The East of England is a world leader for clean energy generation, leading the UK’s transition to Net Zero and at the forefront of the decarbonisation agenda
IT, Tech & Digital Creative
Adastral Park contains BT’s innovation labs and Innovation Martlesham, an established and growing cluster of roughly 150 high-tech ICT companies
Marine Science Long established fishing sector and home to CEFAS, a world leader in marine and science and technology
Manufacturing/Engineering There are approximately 9,000 manufacturing jobs in the district
Ports & Logistics
Freeport East, the UK’s largest container port, connects East Suffolk directly to markets across the world
Visitor Economy
The vibrancy of the visitor economy and closely related cultural sector is a significant factor in what makes East Suffolk special
Workforce and Skills
East Suffolk has a large, varied and highly trained workforce. It is conveniently located within a short distance of the prestigious University of East Anglia (UEA) and University of Suffolk (UoS) campuses, home of East Coast College Energy Skills Centre, and the International Boat Building College as well as numerous good schools. These institutions provide a variety of courses and training for a multitude of industries to ensure you have access to the workforce with the skill sets you need to meet your requirements.
£11.3m Energy Skills Centre opened in 2019
47,800 people with an NVQ4 or above
120,000 people economically active
Who is already here
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The Economic Development Team can provide free bespoke support to help you with your business needs.
From the initial enquiry all the way through to the final result we can work with you to achieve your desired outcome. Whether that is finding land/premise, advising on work force availability or to identifying incentives for your business, we are here to help.
If you have any questions or want to find out more information about East Suffolk do not hesitate to contact us at economicdevelopment@eastsuffolk.gov.uk. Opportunity awaits!