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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Link Road work could cause traffic disruption
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect some disruption as work begins on rebuilding walls alongside the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road.
The scheme, which begins on Monday, September 4 and is expected to last until Friday, December 15, will see replacement of wire baskets which form part of the retaining walls. Exact dates will depend on the contractor’s rate of progress on site. Continue reading
Children’s centres offer top quality support to breastfeeding mums
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL AND EAST SUSSEX HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
NEW mums needing breastfeeding support and advice can now find help at children’s centres and health visiting clinics across the county. Continue reading
Detection dogs pound the streets in fight against illegal tobacco
TRADING Standards Officers and their sniffer dogs will take to the streets of East Sussex this week to ask for the public’s help in tackling the sellers of illegal tobacco.
Illegal tobacco is known to make it easier for children to start smoking, as it is sold at cheap prices and there is evidence that its sale is linked to organised crime groups. Continue reading
10-year milestone for celebration of older people
A CELEBRATION of the role played by older people marks its 10th anniversary with a packed two-month programme of events across East Sussex.
The full schedule of activities being held in the county throughout September and October to mark Older People’s Day on Sunday, October 1 2017 has now been published. Continue reading