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 fund launched to support reduction in suicide
PROJECTS aimed at reducing suicide and self-harm across Sussex could benefit from cash boosts of up to £15,000.
The Sussex Health and Care Partnership, which includes local councils and health services, has launched a Suicide Prevention Innovation Fund and is inviting groups and organisations to apply for a share of £155,000.
Youth campaign gives quality, fun info during lockdown
YOUNG people in East Sussex are being helped to survive the lockdown with a new social media campaign run by their peers.
The campaign, running under the banner ‘STAY’ is aimed at giving quality information to young people – STAY well, STAY informed, STAY home, STAY sunny. Continue reading
Emergency fund launched in fight against Covid-19
A £300,000 emergency fund has been launched to help charities and not-for-profit organisations continue to support communities through the Covid-19 crisis.
East Sussex County Council is inviting voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations whose income has been significantly affected by the Government’s “stay at home” advice, to apply for a grant. Continue reading
Crowborough road resurfacing scheme begins
RESIDENTS in Crowborough are warned to expect some disruption as the first major phase of a road improvement scheme in the town begins.
East Sussex Highways will be reconstructing the carriageway in Croft Road, with the work to be done in three phases from Monday, April 20 to Monday, June 1 2020. Continue reading