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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New Lane Rental scheme for roadworks
A SCHEME could be implemented to reduce the length of time roadworks take on the busiest roads in the county.
At its meeting on Thursday, September 30, Cabinet approved plans to develop an East Sussex Lane Rental scheme, subject to approval from the Secretary of State for Transport.
Under the Department of Transport backed initiative, companies will be charged up to £2,500 per day for carrying out roadworks.
Apprenticeship scheme for vulnerable residents launched
AN INNOVATIVE pilot scheme to boost apprenticeships and training for some of the county’s most vulnerable residents has launched.
The Moving On Up Employment and Apprenticeship Scheme will help those in supported and temporary accommodation or at risk of homelessness access apprenticeship placements and vocational training. Continue reading
Positive picture as extra £8.85m included in budget plans
BUDGETS to tackle climate change and maintain pavements and roads could be boosted by more than £8 million as financial planning for 2022/23 begins.
Having had to make savings of more than £138 million over the past decade, East Sussex County Council’s cabinet will discuss the possible investment of an extra £8.85 million on crucial areas when it meets on Thursday, September 30. Continue reading
Free baby books available at libraries
FAMILIES with children under 12 months are being encouraged to collect free baby books from their local library.
Bookstart baby packs are usually gifted to new parents by their health visitor at the six-week post birth check-up.
The pandemic has meant that some health checks have been carried out remotely and as a result parents may not have received their pack. The free packs, which are available to babies under 12 months old, can be collected from all East Sussex libraries.