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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Plea for donations to help tackle period poverty
THE PUBLIC are being asked to help tackle period poverty by donating products to those in need.
East Sussex County Council’s Library Service are now accepting donations of tampons, pads and reusable period products at all 17 of its libraries. Continue reading
Access road opens to cyclists and pedestrians
THE Newhaven Port Access Road opened to cyclists and pedestrians on Monday, July 26.
The new cycle path and footway runs alongside the access road and provides access to Tide Mills and the beach, as well as linking up with existing footpaths north and south of Mill Creek to create new circular walking and biking routes. Continue reading
Green light given to plans to help town centre thrive
PLANS for the second phase of a scheme to modernise and enhance Eastbourne Town Centre are set to move to the final stage.
The proposals, drawn up following consultation with residents, businesses and other stakeholders and part of the Eastbourne Town Centre Improvement Scheme, were approved by the lead member for transport and environment on Monday, July 19. Continue reading
Kids invited to Wild World Heroes library events
TO INSPIRE young readers during this year’s annual reading challenge, children of all ages are invited to join workshop events at libraries across the county this August.
East Sussex libraries are calling on children aged four to 12 to read six books over the summer as part of The Reading Agency’s Wild World Heroes, Summer Reading Challenge 2021.