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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Progress on new operator for outdoor activity service
AN EAST Sussex school has been confirmed as the council’s preferred provider to run the county’s successful outdoor activity service.
Following a robust selection process, the council has announced it is in discussions with Bede’s School to potentially take over the full operation of Buzz Active, across its three sites – Eastbourne Seafront, Bushy Wood in Hailsham, and Cuckmere Haven. Continue reading
New option for Exceat to be considered
OPTIONS for Exceat Bridge are to be reconsidered by council leaders after unavoidable delays and planning requirements sent costs for a new two-lane bridge spiralling.
East Sussex County Council had planned to replace the aged one-lane bridge with a new two-lane bridge to remove the bottleneck, reduce journey times and improve accessibility for visitors to the area.
Cash boost for active travel
EAST SUSSEX is to receive £1.4 million to develop and deliver active travel schemes across the county.
East Sussex County Council has secured £1.1 million from Active Travel England’s (ATE) Consolidated Active Travel Fund 2025/26, alongside a further award of over £325,000 from ATE’s Active Travel Fund 5. Continue reading
Childminding recruitment campaign launched
A NEW campaign encouraging people to consider becoming childminders has been launched by the county council.
The ‘Do something big – work with small children’ campaign aims to highlight the benefits of childminding as a career.