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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Warm homes scheme offers new heating systems
PEOPLE who struggle to afford to keep their homes warm could get central heating installed for free under an affordable warmth scheme running in the county.
East Sussex County Council has been awarded funding from National Grid’s Warm Homes Fund aimed at helping people who find themselves in fuel poverty. Continue reading
Views could be sought on changes to rural schools
THE public could be asked for their views on the future of two rural primary schools in East Sussex.
On Monday, June 24, the county council’s lead member for education and ISEND will be asked to approve a consultation on school organisation changes in two parts of the county. Continue reading
Burn ‘clean’ and improve air quality, residents urged
RESIDENTS who burn wood or other solid fuels to heat their homes will be encouraged to cut down their use or switch to less polluting alternatives under a project running across Sussex.
One in 10 households in the south east burns wood – the highest rate in the country – producing harmful gases and particles which have an adverse effect on air quality. Continue reading
Public could be asked for views on parking charge changes
THE public could have their say on plans to raise parking charges across the county – the first significant increase in more than a decade.
On Monday, June 17, Cllr Nick Bennett, East Sussex County Council’s deputy leader, will be asked to approve a public consultation on changes to the cost of parking permits and pay and display fees. Continue reading