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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Listen to young people on mental health
YOUNG people from East Sussex are calling for more to be done to boost mental health and emotional wellbeing in schools and the wider community.
The call was made following Takeover Day, held at County Hall, in Lewes, in which around 50 young people got together to discuss how they feel the issue should be addressed. Continue reading
Cash boost on offer for active travel initiatives
GROUPS and organisations wanting to promote healthier travel can apply for funding to support their projects.
Not-for-profit organisations, community group and schools and colleges have until February 1, 2019 to apply for a share of money available in round two of the Active Access for Growth (AAfG) Community Fund. Continue reading
Gritter drivers gear up for wintry weather
AS temperatures begin to fall across the county, a small army of gritter drivers are gearing up for a busy winter.
East Sussex Highways’ fleet of 24 gritters are ready to hit the road when snow is forecast, or the road surface temperature falls close to or below freezing, and have already been in action three times in the last two months. Continue reading
Major improvement scheme scaled back for festivities
SHOPPERS searching for the perfect Christmas presents will be given room to roam as work to transform Eastbourne town centre is scaled back.
As the festivities get into full swing, fencing will is being reduced and machinery moved to reveal more of the new paving laid as part of the major scheme to revitalise the centre. Continue reading