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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‘Find Your Spark’ in teaching, residents urged
A CAMPAIGN to inspire more people to take up a career in teaching kick starts next month with a series of events.
East Sussex County Council wants to encourage more people to consider the career change and has launched its Find Your Spark campaign to show people how easy it can be to make the move. Continue reading
Council ‘disappointed’ after Gatwick expansion snubbed
COUNCIL chiefs in East Sussex have expressed their disappointment after Gatwick was overlooked for a new runway – but vowed to continue to back the Sussex airport in its long-term ambition to expand.
The Government today gave the go-ahead for a third runway at Heathrow rather than expanding Gatwick, subject to a public consultation and vote of the House of Commons in 2017-18. Continue reading
Don’t be a victim – get the flu jab
PEOPLE at risk of flu are being urged to make sure they get vaccinated – before winter begins to bite.
Cases of the infectious disease soar during the winter months, but many people could avoid falling victim simply by taking advantage of the flu jab available for free on the NHS. Continue reading
Service gives joined-up Health and Social Care support
RESIDENTS and carers needing information and advice about crucial services can now get all the help they need seven days a week.
Health and Social Care Connect (HSCC) – a one stop shop for adult community health and social care services in East Sussex – is available to the public from 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday. Continue reading