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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‘Be a pushy parent’, says new school attendance campaign
PARENTS in East Sussex are being urged to be ‘pushy’ and ensure their child gets to school, as a new campaign launches aimed at driving up attendance rates.
As schools across the county prepare to reopen tomorrow (Thursday, September 5 2019) after the summer holidays, East Sussex County Council has launched its ‘Be a pushy parent’ campaign. Continue reading
‘Know your numbers’ and keep high blood pressure at bay
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to keep tabs on their blood pressure to live a long and healthy life.
East Sussex County Council’s public health team is backing ‘Know Your Numbers!’ Week – a national campaign by the charity Blood Pressure UK running from September 9 to 15 2019. Continue reading
Get active with Older People’s events
A VARIED programme of activities is in store as a two-month long celebration of the role of older people returns to East Sussex.
East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Seniors’ Association have unveiled the 12th annual Older People’s Day programme, with more than 50 events taking place across the county. Continue reading
One in two smokers will die early – new campaign
A HARD-hitting and heart-wrenching campaign launches today (Monday, September 2 2019) across East Sussex highlighting the devastating impact of tobacco on smokers and their loved ones.
The ‘Be There Tomorrow’ campaign urges smokers to quit now using local help available to them.
An estimated 62,000 East Sussex residents smoke and, in the coming year, more than 1,000 adults in the county are predicted to die of smoking-related diseases. Continue reading