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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Major projects boost careers and employment
EMPLOYMENT and career prospects of adults and young people in East Sussex are being boosted by two major improvement schemes.
The contractors behind the Eastbourne Town Centre Improvement Scheme and Newhaven Port Access Road have pledged to provide jobs and work experience and to forge close links with local schools and colleges. Continue reading
Changes to household waste sites on the way
RESIDENTS are being advised that changes to household waste recycling sites in East Sussex will come into force at the start of next month.
From Monday, October 1 2018, two sites will close permanently, opening hours at two more will change and charges for non-household waste will come into force at all sites across the county. Continue reading
Card payments for parking in Eastbourne
MOTORISTS in Eastbourne will be able to pay for on-street parking using their credit or debit card as new machines are installed.
East Sussex County Council this week began a programme which will see 151 parking machines replaced by new, state-of-the-art machines that take chip and pin or contactless card payments as well as cash. Continue reading
Major emergency exercise comes to Rye
RESIDENTS in Rye are being advised of a large-scale exercise taking place at a chemical plant in the town to plan for a major emergency.
The emergency services, local councils, other agencies and community volunteers will be in attendance at Tradebe Chemicals Ltd, at Rye Harbour, on Tuesday, September 18 from 7pm to 9pm 2018. Continue reading