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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Xmas present for those suffering fuel poverty
PEOPLE who are struggling with their energy costs are being helped by a council-backed supplier this Christmas.
Your Energy Sussex, which is supported by authorities including East Sussex County Council, is offering the festive gift from the Fuel Poverty Fund built up by the surplus it generates. Continue reading
Environment and knife crime priorities for Youth Cabinet
THE latest crop of young people elected to represent their peers have taken their seats.
As Britain headed to the polls in the General Election, new members of the East Sussex Youth Cabinet were setting out their stall for their two-year term of office. Continue reading
Decision on rural primary schools due before Christmas
A DECISION on the future of two rural primary schools will be made by a senior councillor before Christmas.
Recommendations for Fletching CE Primary School and Broad Oak Community Primary School will be considered by Cllr Bob Standley, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for education, at a meeting on Monday, December 23. Continue reading
Help us reduce the great Xmas food throwaway
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to play their part in reducing food waste this Christmas – and save themselves a few quid while they’re at it.
Across the county, food accounts for more than a third of waste in black bags, with bins bulging even more during the festive season when families come together to eat, drink and be merry. Continue reading