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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Future care of East Sussex countryside sites
STATEMENT FROM EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
“We will not be selling or transferring ownership of any of our countryside sites to a private company.
“They will remain open to everyone and we want to ensure they’re managed and improved for the benefit of all visitors, now and in the future. Continue reading
STEAMfest events will highlight opportunities for young people
SCIENTISTS, engineers, designers and inventors of the future can get a unique insight into the courses and careers available at a series of events.
The second East Sussex STEAMfest includes interactive activities, demonstrations, workshops and shows to inspire young people to study or train in science, technology, engineering and maths subjects.
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Eastbourne road closed for resurfacing
PART of a road in Eastbourne town centre is being closed to allow resurfacing work to be carried out.
Ashford Road will close between the junctions of Cavendish Place and Susans Road to allow a full resurfacing of the carriageway to take place. Continue reading
‘Irresponsible’ farmer risked spreading bovine TB
A FARMER from Sussex will have to pay out more than £20,000 after risking the spread of a notifiable disease by illegally moving cattle.
David Butler admitted four counts of unlicensed movement of cattle between holdings along the East-West Sussex border after animals in his herd were identified as being at risk of carrying bovine tuberculosis. Continue reading


