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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Children’s Book Award shortlist announced
SIX CHILDREN’S books have been shortlisted for the East Sussex Children’s Book Award 2022.
Children aged between eight and 11 years old are being invited to read the newly published books before voting for their favourite in May. An awards ceremony to announce the winning author will be held in June.
All the shortlisted books, including e-books, are available to borrow for free from East Sussex libraries and families and primary schools across the county are being encouraged to take part.
East Sussex councillor elected national chair
AN East Sussex councillor has become the new chairman of an association representing England’s 10,000 local councils and their 100,000 councillors.
Cllr Keith Stevens, chair of Wartling Parish Council, was elected to chair the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) last month and took up the post on Wednesday, December 8. Continue reading
Food and Fun holiday clubs return this winter
MORE children and young people will benefit from free activities and nutritious food this winter as the popular Holiday Food and Fun programme returns.
Funded by the Department for Education, the Holiday Food and Fun scheme will be running across East Sussex during the Christmas school holidays, offering a range of festive activities and nutritious food to children who receive benefits-related free school meals. Continue reading
Green projects in line for fundraising windfall
GREEN projects across East Sussex are in line for a welcomed cash boost thanks to the public’s generosity.
East Sussex County Council teamed up with Crowdfunder to support community projects committed to addressing the climate emergency by offering a share of £25,000 match funding. Continue reading