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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Career Hub boost for young people entering world of work
CAREERS provision for secondary school students is set to receive a boost as the county council is named one of 20 Careers Hubs nationwide.
The East Sussex Careers Hub will link 40 secondary schools, special schools and colleges with employers, support organisations and higher and further education providers to improve the guidance and support offered to students. Continue reading
Councillors back fight to rid county of scams
A SCAM-busting initiative to prevent residents from becoming victims of fraud has won the backing of county councillors.
Members of East Sussex County Council have shown their commitment to the fight to protect residents by becoming SCAMbassadors for Friends Against Scams – a scheme to help people spot and stop scams. Continue reading
Report presents “best offer” to residents and calls for urgent action over funding
A REPORT kick-starting the next three years of business and financial planning looks ahead and presents a realistic picture of the baseline-only council services which may be offered in the face of intense pressures on East Sussex.
The State of the County report, being presented to Cabinet next week, sets out the strongest possible offer East Sussex County Council can aim to provide given reductions in funding, increased demand and rising costs. Continue reading
Plastic pollution in the spotlight with world record attempt
SCHOOL children from Eastbourne launched boats made from plastic bottles before recycling their vessels as part of a record breaking attempt.
A total of 52 pupils from Langney Primary School and Gildredge House teamed up with staff from outdoor activity centre Buzz Active to take part in the Plastic Bottle Boat Challenge in a bid to show the importance of reusing and recycling plastics. Continue reading