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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Former waste site to be used by recycling business
EAST Sussex County Council has today announced that it has chosen a buyer for the Forest Row Household Waste Recycling Site.
The winning bidder, who plans to use the site for a plastic and metal recycling business, was selected following a comprehensive assessment process. Continue reading
Jail for rogue traders who conned homeowners
THREE rogue traders have been sentenced for defrauding East Sussex pensioners out of thousands of pounds.
Patrick Lemmon, 59, of Granville Road, Eastbourne, David Browne, 52, of Eisenhower Drive, St Leonards on Sea, and Vincent Dunstall, 54, were sentenced at Lewes Crown Court after each pleaded guilty to one count of fraud.
Mark Stainton named Adult Social Care Director
A PERMANENT director has been appointed, after a competitive process, to lead the ongoing development of adult social care services in East Sussex.
Following a unanimous decision by a cross-party Members’ Panel, Mark Stainton was given the permanent role of Director of Adult Social Care. Continue reading
Planners give go ahead to library plans
THE FUTURE of library services in Peacehaven will be safeguarded after county planners gave the go ahead for a new temporary home.
Approval of an application today to change the use of the Joff Youth Centre will allow the creation of a temporary library ahead of the proposed redevelopment of its current home. Continue reading