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Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Kent Business Newsletter…

From climate-tech growth in Sandwich to a new Medway security headquarters, this week’s stories follow Kent organisations investing in people, facilities and new technology. Furley Page has strengthened its real-estate team with a Canterbury Rugby Club player, while Lydd Airport is setting out plans that could put future-flight development on the county’s map. Here is the latest from across Kent business…

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Two climate-tech businesses have moved into new laboratory space at Discovery Park in Sandwich, adding to the site’s growing community of science and technology companies. Anthera Remediation Technologies is developing a way to remove PFAS, often known as ‘forever chemicals’, from soil and water, while Colliding Materials has relocated from London to develop engineered composites for energy, electronics and aerospace.

Both teams have used Discovery Spark, the park’s growth programme for startups and SMEs. The arrivals take Discovery Park’s tenant community to more than 180 companies, with the companies now pursuing pilot work, investment and commercial scale-up from Kent. The park’s specialist facilities and local networks are central to those plans.

➡ Two Climate-Tech Startups Join Growing Cluster at Discovery Park

Kent security business MS Webb has opened a new 5,000 sq ft headquarters in Medway while celebrating NSI NACOSS Gold accreditation and British Security Industry Association membership. The opening brought together employees, clients and industry figures, including public safety campaigner Figen Murray OBE, who discussed the progress and implications of Martyn’s Law.

The family-owned business has expanded from two employees in a 124 sq ft office in 2021 to a team of 41. Its new base provides room for operations, wellbeing facilities and further recruitment, including security dog handlers. Company leaders say the space supports continued investment in staff and service standards.

➡ MS Webb Opens New Headquarters and Celebrates Major, Security Accreditations With Figen Murray OBE

Furley Page has appointed Canterbury Rugby Club number eight Tyler Greenland to its Commercial Property division. The Kent law firm says he will advise on acquisitions, disposals, leasehold agreements, conditional contracts, option agreements and property finance, joining its thirteen-strong Real Estate team.

Tyler qualified as a solicitor in 2025 after studying at Swansea University and the University of Law in London. Furley Page has long supported Canterbury Rugby Club, where he plays in the first team. The appointment reflects the firm’s continuing connection with the Canterbury sports community and its next generation of advisers.

➡ Canterbury Law Firm Expands With Appointment of Local Rugby Team Player

Lydd Airport has unveiled plans for a Centre for Future Flight Innovation which, research for the Good Growth Foundation suggests, could support more than 1,000 jobs and generate over £75 million a year for Kent. The proposed centre would use existing infrastructure and airspace to test and demonstrate emerging aviation technologies.

A commercial Special Use Airspace designation is central to the proposal, with estimates of 535 direct jobs. Lydd’s plans include work on uncrewed aircraft systems, advanced air mobility, autonomous systems and green propulsion. A launch event brought together aviation, technology, industry and government representatives to see live demonstrations.

➡ Lydd Airport unveils future-flight plans with potential to support more than 1,000 jobs

Family-run Marc-Pierre’s Kitchen in West Cliff Arcade has become the first Ramsgate restaurant to receive two AA rosettes. Opened by Marc and Anastasiya Campos in 2019, the entirely gluten-free restaurant bases its menu on fresh, seasonal Kent ingredients and has previously received a Taste of Kent Awards silver prize. Read more.

St Peter’s resident David O’Brien has launched Dave’s Veg Boxes, delivering seasonal produce to households across Thanet every Saturday. The business combines vegetables grown locally with produce from other suppliers, charging £18 for a standard box and £28 for a larger family box, with early customers secured through word of mouth. Read more.

Family-run Café Lounge has expanded into Tunbridge Wells with a new venue at 94 Mount Pleasant Road. The business started in Meopham before opening a second site in Rochester, making Tunbridge Wells its third location. The new café is currently operating seven days a week and is taking walk-in customers while the business establishes the site. Read more.

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