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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Remembering the first Hastings Pier fire – 100 years on
THE story of a fire which ravaged Hastings Pier 100 years ago has been retold on the latest addition to a website commemorating life in East Sussex in World War One.
Almost a century before the 2010 fire which devastated the Victorian structure, the pier suffered severe damage in a lesser-known blaze believed to have been sparked by a discarded cigarette. Continue reading
Residents urged – ‘Do your part, act on scams’
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to report and talk about scams as part of a nationwide campaign.
East Sussex Trading Standards is backing Scams Awareness Month, running throughout July 2017, which is aimed at raising awareness and tackling the stigma which surrounds scams. Continue reading
Closer health and social care integration could be on way
A RECOMMENDATION to further strengthen ties between health and social care providers will be discussed by councillors in East Sussex.
The proposals would see closer working between East Sussex Better Together (ESBT) Alliance partners in the short-term and a move towards setting up a new health and social care organisation in the longer-term. Continue reading
Council agrees Virgin Media work restart
AN AGREEMENT has been reached with Virgin Media to allow fibre broadband cabling work to restart in Lewes.
Bosses at East Sussex County Council had recently called a temporary halt to activities in the town after complaints from residents about communication and reinstatement of roads, pavements and driveways.