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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Bombs, hurricanes… and 50 years on the county’s roads
UNEXPLODED bombs, hurricane-force winds and 100m-wide ‘potholes’ – it’s all in a day’s work for one of East Sussex Highways’ longest-serving employees.
Bernie Gorringe, from Ninfield, has just clocked up 50 years on the county’s roads, rising from crew member via highway superintendent to his current role as project manager.
Polegate road closure extended
A ROAD closure in Polegate has been extended by five days after it emerged more work was required.
Farmlands Way closed on Saturday, February 16 2019 between Wannock Road and Broad Road for road reconstruction work and was due to reopen on Sunday, February 24 2019.
Continue readingNew Polegate traffic lights switched on
NEW, high-tech traffic lights installed at a busy junction in Polegate have been switched on for the first time today (Wednesday, February 20).
The lights, in Eastbourne Road, were replaced by East Sussex Highways after a car crash last month destroyed the traffic light controller, which controls the phasing of the lights.
East Sussex youth can ‘blaze a trail’ with an apprenticeship
THE benefits of apprenticeships in helping young people launch a successful career are being highlighted in East Sussex as part of a national initiative.
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from March 4 to 8 2019 under the theme ‘Blaze A Trail’, East Sussex County Council is working with Apprenticeships in Sussex to promote events across the county.