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Experience Sussex report shows tourism contributed £4 billion to the local economy in 2024

Images of Sussex in a grid with the words Experience Sussex in the middle 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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This entry was posted in Economy, Featured, General on December 17, 2025 by saffronp.

Adult social care services receive ‘good rating’

escc logoCOUNCIL bosses have welcomed a positive assessment of adult social care services which recognises its commitment to providing the best possible support for residents.

Giving East Sussex County Council a rating of ‘good’, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) highlighted the collaboration with those using the service as a ‘real strength’. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care on October 3, 2025 by karenb.

Major new road to open to traffic

A road designed to improve traffic flow and transport links between Bexhill and Hastings is set to open to traffic tomorrow (Tuesday, September 30).

The completion of the junction linking the new Queensway Gateway Road to the A21 has been complex and has opened later than expected having faced a number of technical challenges. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy, Roads, Transport and Environment on September 29, 2025 by karenb.

Case for One East Sussex is presented to Government

AN ambitious plan for people in East Sussex to get all their services in one place, and at reduced cost, is being sent to Ministers today.

The One East Sussex proposal is for a single council to provide all the services currently run by the five boroughs and district councils and by the county council. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on September 26, 2025 by karenb.

Community celebrates new Heathfield Youth Hub

PEOPLE from the local community came together to celebrate the opening of the new Heathfield Youth Hub building.

The original 1950s building has been completely rebuilt following a multi-million-pound redevelopment project. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Young people on September 23, 2025 by karenb.

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