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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Cash boost will bring new jobs to East Sussex
MORE than 1,000 new jobs are set to be created in East Sussex thanks to a multi-million pound funding boost.
The county has been awarded £13.2 million from the Government’s Local Growth Fund (LGF) following a successful bid by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP). Continue reading
Funding boost for walking and cycling schemes
PEOPLE in East Sussex will be helped to walk and cycle more – thanks to a £1.2 million Government funding boost.
East Sussex County Council has successfully applied for the cash from a Department for Transport fund to deliver cycling and walking initiatives aimed at improving access to work, education and training. Continue reading
Plaque marks council’s stance against domestic abuse
A PLAQUE has been unveiled marking a council’s commitment to tackling domestic and sexual violence and abuse.
East Sussex County Council has been reaccredited as a White Ribbon authority, two years after it became only the second county council in the country to receive the designation in 2014. Continue reading
Amended budget backed by Cabinet
MORE money will be spent on maintaining pavements and roads and supporting young people under an amended budget proposed by council leaders.
East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet met on Tuesday (24) to discuss the proposed 2017/18 budget which sets a savings target of £17million. Continue reading