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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Residents urged to ‘Give HIV the finger’
PEOPLE across East Sussex are being encouraged to get tested for HIV, as part of a national campaign week.
The council is backing National HIV Testing Week, running from February 7 to 13, which aims to encourage more people to get tested for the virus.
Budget will help prepare for future challenges
By Cllr Nick Bennett, lead member for resources and climate change.
This is the time of year when decisions are made about how to spend your money on services for the people of East Sussex. Continue reading
Vital support for creative and digital industries
HUNDREDS of East Sussex businesses have been helped by the South East Creatives business support programme, designed to support the creative, cultural and digital sectors across the region.
Set up by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership’s South East Creative Economy Network, the programme has awarded thousands of pounds in grant funding as well as providing free business support and advice to the local creative and digital industries since its launch in 2018.
Suspended jail term for counterfeit car accessories seller
AN EASTBOURNE man who was caught with thousands of counterfeit car accessories has been handed a suspended jail sentence.
Mark Tykva, 36, of Wannock Lane, Eastbourne was sentenced on Friday, January 21 to 12 months’ custody suspended for two years with a requirement to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work.