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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Open days provide inspiration for special celebrations
FAMILIES planning a celebration or ceremony can find everything they need thanks to a series of open days.
East Sussex County Council’s Registration Service will be opening its doors and showcasing its venues in Eastbourne, Crowborough and Lewes to give inspiration to those organising a special day, following on from the success of the first open day in Hastings in November last year. Continue reading
New tourism award for house which hosted Picasso
A TOURIST attraction set in a house which hosted leading figures from the world of modern art has landed a prestigious tourist award – for the second year running.
Farleys House and Gallery in Chiddingly, near Lewes, has again been named by tourism body Visit England as one of its ‘hidden gems’ – the third time it’s received the accolade. Continue reading
£5.4 million cash boost for East Sussex jobs and skills
EAST Sussex looks set to receive a multi-million pound funding boost which could create more than 1,000 new jobs, apprenticeships and college places.
The county has been provisionally allocated £5.4 million of Local Growth Fund cash for three projects aimed at further developing the East Sussex economy and improving skills. Continue reading
Overnight road closures for improvement work
IMPROVEMENT work on a busy road between Crowborough and Rotherfield will result in a smoother and safer drive for motorists.
Work to resurface Rotherfield Road from its junction with Crowborough Hill to its junction with Cottage Hill begins on Monday, March 18 2019, with overnight road closures needed for part of the scheme. Continue reading