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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.

Shop around for best energy deal this winter

RESIDENTS are being urged to keep costs down this winter by considering a switch to a council-supported energy supplier.

With energy usage increasing during the colder months, Your Energy Sussex could help households save money by offering a 24-month tariff that fixes prices for two winters. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in General, Transport and Environment on October 22, 2019 by karenb.

Spot the signs and join the fight against modern slavery

Boat on beachTHE PUBLIC is being urged to take a stand against exploitation by calling out modern slavery.

With reports of individuals in East Sussex being exploited and abused increasing, East Sussex County Council is urging people to look out of the signs and join the fight. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care on October 17, 2019 by karenb.

Green light for Ore community library plan

BooksA COMMUNITY group has been given the go-ahead to reopen a former library in Hastings.

East Sussex County Council’s lead member for resources, Cllr Nick Bennett, has approved a proposal to lease the Ore Library building to Ore Community Library Group. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries on October 16, 2019 by karenb.

Heathfield Library temporary closure for improvements

Cllr Bill BentleyLIBRARY users are being advised Heathfield Library will close for three weeks next month for refurbishment work.

The scheme will see improvements made to the children’s area, offering a more inviting space for young readers and families, including a dedicated public computer for young people. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries on October 15, 2019 by karenb.

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