East Kent areas

The four local authorities in East Kent (Canterbury City Council, Dover District Council, Shepway District Council and Thanet District Council) offer a business-friendly environment for businesses wishing to relocate.

Canterbury has one of the most buoyant economies in Kent making it an attractive location for new investors. In addition, Canterbury City is ranked amongst the top 10% of town shopping centres across the UK. Click here for more information www.business.canterbury.gov.uk.

The Dover area is the nearest point to mainland Europe, and includes three main towns, Dover, Deal and Sandwich. Dover is internationally famous for the White Cliffs and is home to the busiest passenger ferry port in the world. Click here for more information www.dover.gov.uk.

The Shepway area covers the commercial hub of Folkestone and the Cinque Port towns of Hythe, New Romney and Lydd. Home to the Channel Tunnel, Lydd Ashford Airport it has fast access to mainland Europe and available business sites. Click here for more information www.shepway.gov.uk. 

Thanet is developing a thriving local economy that welcomes inward investors seeking to relocate or establish new businesses. Thanet is able to offer three serviced greenfield business parks all with existing occupants. Click here for more information www.thanet.gov.uk/business.