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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New funding scheme helps tackle fuel poverty
PEOPLE in East Sussex will be helped to stay warm and well this winter – thanks to the launch of a new funding scheme.
An estimated 21,500 – or one in ten – households in the county is living in fuel poverty, where they can’t afford to heat their home to the standard recommended to help maintain good health and wellbeing. Continue reading
Alfriston traffic scheme could move to next stage
A PLAN to tackle traffic problems in an East Sussex village could take a step closer to coming to fruition – if a recommendation by council officers is approved.
Earlier this year, East Sussex County Council carried out a public consultation on proposals to install traffic lights and introduce a 20mph speed limit in Alfriston High Street. Continue reading
Turn sleuth and seek out ‘unusual suspects’ for recycling
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to hunt out the ‘unusual suspects’ lurking in their home – and recycle more of their waste.
To mark national Recycle Week, which runs from September 12 to 18 2016, residents are being urged to become ‘household detectives’ and look out for items they may not routinely recycle. Continue reading
Sniffer dogs hit the road in fight against illegal tobacco
SHOPPERS in East Sussex can meet the four-legged friends fighting the illegal tobacco trade, at a series of events across the county.
East Sussex Trading Standards is running a week-long roadshow in Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill to showcase their work and highlight the dangers of illicit tobacco products. Continue reading