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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Changes to early help services given the go ahead
CHANGES to the way support is offered to the most vulnerable families and young people in the county have been approved.
Cllr Sylvia Tidy, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for children and families approved the revised Early Help Strategy following a public consultation on plans to focus limited resources on services rather than buildings. Continue reading
Town theatre to reopen by Christmas
THE curtain will rise again at an Eastbourne theatre with its new operator promising to provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Redwood Performing Arts Trust will reopen the former Underground Theatre before Christmas after striking a deal with East Sussex County Council. Continue reading
Decision due on changes to early help support
PLANS to change the way support is offered to families and young people will be presented to council leaders on Monday, October 7 2019.
The Early Help Strategy sets out how East Sussex County Council will spend £4.4 million on early help services and safeguard support for the most vulnerable children and families. Continue reading
Council’s ‘climate action’ switch to green electricity
STREET lights and council buildings in East Sussex will be powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity from next year.
The decision to switch to a new environmentally-friendly contract was taken as millions around the world took to the streets on the first day of a week-long climate change protest. Continue reading