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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Partners come together to protect the vulnerable
CYBERBULLYING, radicalisation and homelessness were among the topics discussed at a major community safety conference in East Sussex.
Safer People Safer Places, held in Eastbourne, brought together representatives from 37 organisations ranging from local councils and the emergency services to the health, education and voluntary sector and the armed forces. Continue reading
£2m ‘Business Boost’ to East Sussex economy
COMPANIES in East Sussex can benefit from a new business support service and grants programme under a £2 million scheme aimed at boosting the county’s economy.
South East Business Boost will offer grants of between £1,000 and £10,000 to existing small and medium sized businesses and start-ups for capital projects to help them grow and expand operations. Continue reading
Sign up for free childcare, parents urged
WORKING parents wanting to take advantage of the new 30 hours free childcare offer are being urged to sign up before the start of the summer term.
East Sussex County Council will introduce the new free childcare scheme in September 2017 and is reminding parents that they must have arrangements in place before the end of the summer holidays. Continue reading
Passengers get easier ride thanks to live bus times
TRAVELLING across the county has become easier for passengers with more than 100 electronic signs at key bus stops now giving up-to-date bus information.
Passengers with smartphones can also get live bus information via apps. Continue reading