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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Culture board to be led by industry experts
A BOARD tasked with maximising opportunities created by the county’s cultural sector will be led by sector experts for the first time.
Joe Hill, Director and CEO of Towner Eastbourne becomes chair of the Culture East Sussex board, while Julia Roberts, CEO of Culture Shift, takes up the post of vice chair. Continue reading
Sussex councils agree to submit expression of interest to devolution priority programme
THE Cabinets of the three Sussex upper tier Councils have today agreed to submit an expression of interest to be considered for the Government’s Devolution Priority Programme indicating support for a Sussex Mayoral Strategic Authority which could unlock new money and powers for the region.
The Government’s white paper on English Devolution states that Mayoral Strategic Authorities will bring funding and local decision-making powers down from central Government to deliver on economic growth, jobs and skills, housing and transport. Continue reading
All change – new bus fares for 2025
BUS FARES across East Sussex will continue to be lower in the new year thanks to funding from East Sussex’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).
A £3 national bus fare cap was introduced on January 1, meaning the maximum fare for a single bus trip is limited to £3.
Parents urged not to delay as primary school deadline approaches
PARENTS and carers have just 10 days left to apply for primary school places for new starters.
The application process for children due to start school in September 2025 closes on Wednesday, January 15.