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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Celebration of older people continues throughout October
A RAFT of events across the country helped mark Older People’s Day 2016 on October 1 – and residents in East Sussex have plenty more to look forward to.
There are a range of activities and events remaining in a two-month ‘Full of Life’ programme backed by East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Seniors’ Association, in partnership with leisure centres, local councils, charities and community and voluntary organisations. Continue reading
Adopt a child – and change a life
A COUNCIL which is leading the way in adoption services is holding an event to showcase support available for potential adoptive parents.
East Sussex County Council is organising the information event to mark National Adoption Week, which runs from October 17 to 23 2016 under the theme ‘supporting adoption’. Continue reading
New IT sessions help boost job prospects
PEOPLE in East Sussex can get help applying for work online and access other online services – thanks to a new service being offered in libraries.
The IT for You sessions offer people the chance to spend time in small groups getting one-to-one tuition to help use laptops and tablets to improve their skills and search for jobs. Continue reading
Could you ‘Be A Councillor’ in East Sussex?
AN EVENT is being held as part of a drive to encourage more people in East Sussex to consider putting themselves forward to be a councillor.
East Sussex County Council’s Be A Councillor campaign is aimed at giving people an insight into the role of elected members, ahead of elections being held in May 2017. Continue reading