BUSINESSES in East Sussex are being given a £1 million funding boost thanks to new council funding.
East Sussex County Council has allocated the extra cash to help new companies set up or existing firms to expand over the next three years. Continue reading
A SERIES of events aimed at debunking myths and promoting the benefits of apprenticeships will mark this year’s National Apprenticeship Week.
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from March 6 to March 10, East Sussex County Council has organised a number of information events and roadshows across the county. Continue reading
A BUDGET which will see £365million spent on vital services for residents in 2017/18 has been backed by council members.
Cllr David Elkin, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for resources, presented the proposed budget to full council on Tuesday (Feb 7) as “grounded, costed and deliverable, built with strong partnerships and listening”. Continue reading
BUSINESS is booming in East Sussex with the economy growing at a faster rate than the national average, according to the latest figures.
A new report from the Office of National Statistics – based on figures from 2015 – shows the county’s economy grew by 5.2 per cent from 2014, compared to the national figure of 2.9 per cent, and is now worth £9,957million. Continue reading
