EXPERIENCE SUSSEX, the official visitor economy development programme for East and West Sussex, has released research that reveals the significant value of tourism for businesses in the region.
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Chairman visits inspiring charity
EAST Sussex County Council’s Chairman paid a visit to an inspiring charity dedicated to helping young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism access paid employment.
Cllr Roy Galley got to see first hand the wide-ranging programmes helping people gain skills, confidence and financial independence when he visited Little Gate Farm in Beckley. Continue reading
New savings proposals to be presented to Cabinet
COUNCIL leaders are set to consider new savings proposals necessary to start addressing a predicted £54 million deficit in next year’s budget.
As part of its robust and ongoing planning, East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet members will receive the latest updates on the authority’s finances at its meeting on Tuesday, December 16. Continue reading
Winter events for everyone at East Sussex Libraries
A PROGRAMME of free events is taking place in libraries across the county over the coming weeks.
Adults and children are being invited to visit their local library this winter to enjoy festive craft activities, songs and story sessions, author events and storytelling experiences.
Secretary of State welcomes ambitious Get Sussex Working Plan
EAST Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council, and West Sussex County Council have launched the Get Sussex Working Plan – a bold strategy to boost employment, tackle inequalities and build a thriving local economy.
The plan, which responds to the government’s Get Britain Working white paper, has been welcomed by The Right Honourable Pat McFadden MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.