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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Highways team is ready for winter
A FLEET of gritters has been primed and is ready to roll into action to keep the county’s roads clear this winter.
With 10,000 tonnes of salt stored for the season and 23 gritters and 42 drivers on standby 24/7, East Sussex Highways is ready to react when snow is forecast, or the road surface temperature falls near to or below freezing.
Council secures £2.5million from the UK Community Renewal Fund
PROJECTS across East Sussex are set to receive a multi-million pound boost following successful bids to the UK Community Renewal Fund.
East Sussex County Council will receive a total of £2,518,187 from the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund, which will go towards five projects in the county.
Keep warm to keep well
RESIDENTS in East Sussex are being urged to stay warm and well as the winter weather begins to take hold.
People who struggle to keep their homes warm can get support and advice through the council’s warm home check service.
Council secures Levelling Up funding for new Exceat Bridge
THE PROJECT to replace the single lane crossing at Exceat with a new two-lane bridge has been given a cash injection of nearly £8 million.
East Sussex County Council has been awarded £7,957,517 from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund for a new two-lane bridge, with improved pavements and safer crossing points for pedestrians.