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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Uckfield kerbstones get new home at heritage railway
KERB stones removed as part of a refurbishment of Uckfield High Street are being put to good use at a Sussex heritage railway.
The granite stones have been used by the Bluebell Railway to create a new entrance to its main goods yard, based at its station in Horsted Keynes, near Haywards Heath. Continue reading
Have your say on future of East Sussex countryside access
PEOPLE are being asked to have their say on the future of public rights of way and countryside sites in East Sussex.
East Sussex County Council is asking people to comment on its draft Countryside Access Strategy, which lays out how its 2,000 miles of footpaths, bridleways and byways and 10 countryside sites are managed in the future. Continue reading
Labour candidate elected in Hastings poll
HASTINGS has a new representative on East Sussex County Council following a by-election in the town.
The poll was held following the death in February of Labour member Cllr John Hodges, who represented St Helens and Silverhill division on the county council. Continue reading
Uckfield improvements continue to take shape
WORK has been completed on the latest phase of a major improvement scheme for Uckfield High Street.
Contractors Colas have completed the second phase of stage two of the Uckfield Town Centre Highway Improvement Scheme. Continue reading