Brighton offices set to become hubs for creative businesses

Brighton and Hove City Council is inviting established organisations to take up space at Phoenix House in West Street and Lyndean House in Queens Road, Brighton, as part of a scheme to convert vacant offices into creative hubs.

The project aims to support the city’s growing creative economy by providing much-needed space for established organisations, with the potential to benefit freelancers and individual artists through wider networks.

Councillor David McGregor, cabinet member for economy, culture, heritage and tourism, said: "Brighton and Hove’s creative sector is one of the things that makes our city so special, but we know artists, makers, designers, small manufacturers and growing creative businesses are facing real pressure when it comes to finding suitable workspace.

"We understand these pressures and that’s why we’re now directly intervening and making sure this crucial part of Brighton and Hove’s identity continues to thrive in our city.

"By promoting the available space at Phoenix House and Lyndean House to established creative organisations first, we can help businesses and creatives stay in the city, grow here and create new opportunities for the next generation of creative talent."

The council plans to work with tenants to turn the buildings into vibrant centres for creativity.

All workspace on offer is within walking distance of Brighton Station and the city centre.

Expressions of interest are now open, with applicants asked to submit a bid proposal by October 2.

Proposals should include a rental offer and demonstrate the organisation’s ability to shape the space to fit its needs, as well as its wider impact on the creative sector.

Bids will be evaluated using both financial and non-financial criteria, including community benefit, sector support, health and wellbeing, training and staff development.