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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Bexhill roundabout scheme rescheduled for New Year
IMPROVEMENTS to a roundabout in Bexhill have been rescheduled for the New Year – to avoid disruption during the Christmas period.
East Sussex County Council had planned to start work on upgrading the Sackville Road roundabout in October 2016 and complete the scheme before the first week of December. Continue reading
Dodgy cigs seized after illegal tobacco events
MORE than 2,000 cigarettes and seven kilos of rolling tobacco were seized as a result of events aimed at highlighting the illegal tobacco trade.
Earlier this month (September 2016), East Sussex Trading Standards held roadshows in Eastbourne, Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill, featuring the sniffer dogs used to hunt down illegal tobacco products. Continue reading
Help is at hand to quit smoking this ‘Stoptober’
SMOKERS in East Sussex are being urged to take the Stoptober challenge – and kick the habit for good.
East Sussex County Council is backing the national Stoptober campaign, which encourages smokers to quit for 28 days during October 2016. Continue reading
New era for school as primary phase building opens
CHILDREN in Eastbourne have been making themselves at home in new surroundings following completion of a major expansion project at a town school.
The new primary and pre-school building at The Cavendish School, in Eldon Road, opened its doors for the first time as the new academic year began. Continue reading