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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Adult numeracy programme ends on a high
RECORD numbers of East Sussex residents have benefited from a three-year programme to boost adult numeracy skills.
More than 3,000 people have taken part in free classes run through the government funded Multiply programme which aimed to help those who did not already have GCSE Maths at grade C (or equivalent) to upskill their maths knowledge.
New scheme aims to reduce roadwork disruption
CONTRACTORS and utility companies will be charged more to work on East Sussex’s busiest roads in a bid to reduce disruption across the county.
East Sussex County Council is among the first local authorities to implement a Lane Rental Scheme, which will see companies pay more to carry out work on the busiest 5.9 per cent of the county’s road network during peak times. Continue reading
Website showcases health and social care jobs
HEALTH and social care jobs have been thrown into the spotlight in a bid to inspire people to consider a career in one of the county’s biggest sectors.
Working with NHS and adult social care colleagues, East Sussex County Council’s employability and skills team is raising the profile of specific job roles within the sector. Continue reading
Single council plan to be further explored as one option for East Sussex
WORK towards proposals for a single local authority in East Sussex should continue, councillors have agreed.
The cabinet of East Sussex County Council (ESCC) backed an interim plan drawn up with partners from borough and district councils which suggests that a new local authority on the current boundaries of East Sussex appears a clear option for reorganising local government.