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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Over 70s urged to check for signs of breast cancer
PUBLIC health bosses in East Sussex are urging women over 70 to check their breasts for early signs of cancer.
The call comes as a new national Be Clear on Cancer campaign launches aimed at highlighting the symptoms and the importance of early diagnosis. Continue reading
Views sought on adult social care savings proposals
VIEWS are being sought on proposals for saving almost £10 million from the county’s adult social care budget.
A consultation has been launched to give service-users, residents and partners the opportunity to comment on the impact of the proposals. Continue reading
Government cash boost ‘great news for East Sussex’
A £16.7 million funding boost to support the building of more than 1,000 new homes in East Sussex has been hailed by council chiefs.
The cash for projects in Battle, Eastbourne, Hastings and Lewes, was announced in the first wave of funding for ‘marginal viability proposals’ from the Government’s £2.3 billion Housing Infrastructure Fund. Continue reading
Sussex councils call on residents to switch and save
COUNCILS in Sussex have joined forces to help households save money on their energy bills by getting them into the switching habit.
Residents across Sussex can now buy competitively-priced gas and electricity through Your Energy Sussex, the council energy partnership which includes East Sussex County Council. Continue reading