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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East Sussex Youth Cabinet supports campaign to tackle knife crime
THE county’s Youth Cabinet has given its backing to a Sussex Police campaign to tackle the growing issue of knife crime.
With a vote among young people in East Sussex putting ‘tackling knife crime’ as their highest priority, Youth Cabinet member Holly Bobbett attended the launch of Operation Sceptre. Continue reading
‘Mass mentoring’ event celebrates role of women
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day 2019 has been marked in East Sussex with an event aimed at inspiring female leaders of the future.
The mass mentoring event matched female leaders from fields such as politics, local government, the emergency services and the charity sector with women in the earlier stages of their career. Continue reading
Support With Confidence scheme reaches membership milestone
A SCHEME giving peace of mind to those needing care and support in their own home has welcomed its 200th member.
East Sussex County Council’s Support With Confidence scheme checks personal assistants and care and support providers, approving them for quality, safety and training to ensure they provide a professional and trustworthy service. Continue reading
100 businesses benefit from EU grants scheme
A SCHEME which helps businesses in East Sussex to launch or grow has handed out its 100th grant to local companies.
South East Business Boost was launched in April 2017 to offer grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 for investment to drive growth to start-ups and small and medium-sized businesses. It has since helped to create 40 new jobs across the county. Continue reading