Gravesend's entrepeneurs have been invited to put their business brains together with the team behind London Paramount.

More than 250 people attended the Gravesham Business Network Breakfast at The Woodville today for a presentation on the £2 billion resort at the Swanscombe Peninsula.

The meeting took place before a planned series of workshops in which more details about the scheme will be discussed.

David Testa, executive director at London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), revealed the "Meet The Buyer" events will begin next month with a focus on transport, tourism and the environment.

So far, more than 200 businesses have registered their interest while council leader John Burden urged more firms to get involved before plans are submitted to the government.

He said: "I’m aware some people are not in support so we have set up a working group of businesses, charities to look at more details and spread the views.

"We do need your involvement.

"It has a very strong chance of going through but there are no guarantees. There are opportunities for expansion and growth and the effect on all of you will be dramatic."

The developers say a planning application could be submitted in August with a decision by the government expected by Janaury 2017.

The email for companies to register their interest is supplychain@londonparamount.info