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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Don’t be conned by cold callers
RESIDENTS are being urged to be on their guard against cold callers charging hundreds of pounds for basic gardening services.
East Sussex Trading Standards has received a number of reports of cold callers in the Lewes and Seaford areas offering gardening and tree surgery. Continue reading
First birthday celebrations for successful careers hub
COUNCIL and education leaders are celebrating a year of successes from a scheme aimed at improving careers advice and support for students across the county.
East Sussex Careers Hub launched in 2018 to link secondary schools, special schools and colleges with employers, further education providers and universities to improve aspirations enable students to learn about the world of work and make informed choices about their futures. Continue reading
New Hailsham primary school nears completion
A MAJOR milestone in the development of a new primary school for Hailsham has been marked with a topping out ceremony.
The event saw the final roof panel added to the 420-place Hailsham Community College Primary Academy in Park Road. Continue reading
Call for urgent funding support as council services face further cuts
INCREASED funding from Government is needed to protect vital council services, a report has warned.
East Sussex County Council’s State of the County report details that the authority will face a budget gap of up to £15 million in 2020/21, if additional funding is not made available. This increases to £27 million by 2022/23. Continue reading