Latest business news

The Economic Services Team is fully committed to keeping the economy moving and supporting local businesses. We will endeavour to keep these pages updated with the latest business news on schemes, grants and events from the Council and our partners.  However, our recently launched website entitled Waveney Means Business also provides a wide range of news and information.

Have your say on the Growth of the Suffolk economy

Scheme to help new and existing businesses access FREE business support and training is now available

Funding available for Waveney businesses to recruit apprentices

If you are a business based within the rural areas of Waveney or Suffolk Coastal then would you like to save money on your energy bills

Lowestoft chosen as a Portas Pilot and receives £100,000 to help regenerate its retail areas.

Business information portal launched by the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership

Access free tailored business support from energy industry experts

Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft selected as one of five Centres for offshore Renewable Engineering

Enterprise zone for Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth given the green light by the Government  

Find out about the first coordinated Business Angel programme in Suffolk

Read about a boost for the area's Energy sector with the appointment of a dedicated Inward Investment Director for Energy

Find out about a business group bringing together Waveney's businesses