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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Post-Xmas blitz fuels jumbo recycling haul
GREEN residents in East Sussex fuelled a record-breaking post-Christmas recycling blitz, new figures reveal.
East Sussex County Council data shows a whopping 4,695 tonnes of recycling – the weight of 783 African elephants – was processed from kerbside collections last month, beating the previous best set last year by 111 tonnes. Continue reading
Help us to help people break the cycle of dependency
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being asked to give their views on how support for people with drug and alcohol disorders is delivered in the county.
East Sussex County Council is asking people to join a ‘conversation’ about drugs and alcohol which it hopes will help break the stigma surrounding the subject and support those in need. Continue reading
Decision due on Broad Oak closure
A final decision on the closure of Broad Oak Community Primary School will be made next month.
East Sussex County Council’s lead member for education, Cllr Bob Standley, is recommended to approve the closure of the school at his meeting on Monday, March 9. Continue reading
New pedestrian crossing coming to busy Eastbourne road
ROAD safety will be improved on a busy route in Eastbourne as a new pedestrian crossing is installed.
East Sussex Highways is installing a new pedestrian-controlled puffin crossing, railings, anti-skid surfacing and zig-zag road markings in Friday Street, near its junction with Oak Tree Lane. Continue reading