Supporting Our Local Economy

Jeremy Quin was not returned to Parliament in the General Election held on 4th July 2024. The information below is therefore historic.

Many people live in Horsham and work further afield but it is vital that Horsham remains a thriving economic centre in its own right, as it has been for hundreds of years.

We are lucky to have a thriving High Street in Horsham Town Centre as well as a diverse range of businesses – from flourishing local drinks producers to significant manufacturing and service companies – based in the surrounding villages. I regularly meet with local business owners to discuss their future plans and the impact they are having on the local and national economy.

I often attend employment events and I am always keen to discuss the benefits of different employment options, such as apprenticeships and graduate schemes. I routinely visit the team at the Job Centre Plus to find out how they are supporting people in their journey into employment. 

I am fully aware of the importance a strong local economy has on the local community and I will continue to support local businesses in the area.

Please see below for updates on supporting our local economy.

News

More Premises in Horsham have access to Gigabit Broadband

It is positive news that 71% of premises in the Horsham constituency now have access to ‘gigabit’ fibre broadband – a 10x increase on the 7% of premises in March 2019. I am pleased that CityFibre have been awarded the Project Gigabit contract to bring gigabit-capable broadband to up to 6,800 hard-t

Applications Open for King's Award for Enterprise

It has been a great pleasure on occasion to join local companies when they are presented with Awards for Enterprise covering a whole range of attributes includes international trade (the UK has accelerated beyond France and Japan, among others, to become the world’s fourth largest exporter). The ne

Jeremy Quin Speaks to Institute of Directors

On Friday I joined my colleagues Henry Smith MP and Mims Davies MP to talk to the Institute of Directors Sussex at Mannings Heath Golf Club. A really interesting discussion and a great forum for local businesses to get together. The UK’s recent economic growth outpaces that of the US, Japan and Fr

Good News on GDP Growth

Last week revealed really good news on GDP growth. It is particularly welcome that this news follows continued progress on reducing inflation, which we all know has had a really dreadful impact since being triggered by post Covid shortages and Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Jeremy Quin Visits Nationwide

It was a pleasure to have a meeting at Nationwide’s Horsham branch on Friday which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. It is remarkable how a “modern” bank is accommodated within a medieval Horsham home and good to speak to happy customers!

Sorting Royal Mail

The Royal Mail has existed as a trusted national brand since the time of Henry VIII.

English Tourism Week 4/4: Amberley Museum

Last but not least, the fourth of the top four local attractions recommended by constituents in my recent poll for ‘English Tourism Week’ is Amberley Museum. The Museum is located in the heart of the South Downs National Park and allows visitors to explore the South’s working past in a former quarr

English Tourism Week 3/4: Sumners Ponds

The third of the top four local attractions recommended by constituents in my recent poll for ‘English Tourism Week’ is Sumners Ponds. It was recommended as a tranquil fishery and campsite located at Barns Green.

Covid Four Years On

Last week marked four years since Rishi Sunak launched the coronavirus job retention scheme or “furlough”. Like the rest of Europe, we faced a huge Covid-induced potential rise in unemployment. Unemployment was predicted to rise as high as&nbsp

English Tourism Week 2/4: Nymans

The second of the top four local attractions recommended by constituents in my recent poll for ‘English Tourism Week’ is Nymans. Nymans is a treasured National Trust house and Grade II* listed gardens situated in Handcross.