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Experience Sussex report shows tourism contributed £4 billion to the local economy in 2024

Images of Sussex in a grid with the words Experience Sussex in the middle 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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This entry was posted in Economy, Featured, General on December 17, 2025 by saffronp.

Rainbow flag flies at County Hall

THE rainbow flag is flying above County Hall in Lewes in support of the LGBT+ community.

Despite this year’s Pride events being postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis, the iconic flag was raised on Tuesday, July 14, in support of equality and diversity. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on July 15, 2020 by karenb.

Summer makeover for East Sussex roads

FIFTY of the county’s roads will be given a new lease of life this summer, thanks to two improvement programmes.

The work, which starts this month, will waterproof and seal the road surface, improving safety and extending the life of the carriageway for up to 10 years. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on July 8, 2020 by karenb.

Five East Sussex libraries set to reopen after lockdown

Cllr Bill BentleyFIVE of the county’s libraries will reopen from July 13 following a change in the Government guidance.

Crowborough, Battle, Newhaven, Eastbourne and Hastings libraries will offer a restricted service, with limited numbers of people allowed in at any one time. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries on July 3, 2020 by karenb.

Public warned to stay alert as restrictions ease

AS RESTRICTIONS continue to ease people are being encouraged to continue to take precautions and help avoid a second wave of Covid-19.

In recent weeks, the public have been able to spend more time with others outside of their household, while businesses have begun to open after months in lockdown. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Public Health on June 30, 2020 by karenb.

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