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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Details of council’s ‘core offer’ unveiled
A COUNCIL has set out the package of service it believes residents should reasonably expect to be offered in the current difficult financial climate.
East Sussex County Council’s ‘core offer’, which will be discussed by cabinet next week, outlines its ambitions for services which meet residents’ vital needs and which are value for money. Continue reading
Top children’s author backs drive to recruit carers
A LEADING children’s author who based a series of books in the care system has given her backing to the latest drive to recruit foster carers and supported lodgings providers.
Dame Jacqueline Wilson, author of the Tracey Beaker series and patron of the Foster Care Association for East Sussex, helped East Sussex County Council’s fostering service officially launch its information van which will be touring the county. Continue reading
‘False claims’ warning over insulation scheme
RESIDENTS in East Sussex are being urged to be on their guard for cold callers making bogus claims about a home insulation scheme.
East Sussex Trading Standards issued the warning following a spate of reports about a company offering a home insulation scheme they falsely claimed was supported by the county council. Continue reading
Open day at historic Hastings Register Office
A HISTORIC East Sussex Register Office is opening its doors to the public in the first of a series of open days across the county.
The free event at Hastings Register Office, based at Hastings Town Hall, on Sunday, November 4 2018 from 10am to 2pm, will allow people to find out more about the ceremonies and services on offer from East Sussex Registration. Continue reading


