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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Five years of investment helps county’s economy thrive
INVESTMENT in the East Sussex economy has seen the creation of more than 2,000 jobs in the last five years, figures show.
East Sussex County Council has worked with partners to secure more than £600 million in capital investment since launching the growth strategy for the county in 2014. Continue reading
Kids can join the Space Chase and draw their own alien
YOUNGSTERS have the chance to meet the award-winning author and illustrator behind the space-themed images for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge.
Adam Stower will visit Eastbourne Library for a workshop event at which he’ll teach children how to create their own characters and draw their own aliens. Continue reading
Road improvement schemes take a step closer
MAJOR road improvements could be on the way to two primary routes through East Sussex after they were identified as priorities by a regional transport body.
Schemes to improve the A259 between Brighton and Eastbourne and the A22 in Wealden feature among 10 priority schemes in the region selected by Transport for the South East. Continue reading
County secures £2.5m funding to drive economic growth
TWO major projects which will help boost the county’s economy have been given a cash injection of nearly £2.5 million.
East Sussex County Council has been awarded Local Growth Fund money by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) for the initiatives in the Bexhill and Seaford areas. Continue reading