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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Science and tech events to boost youth career prospects
CAREER prospects of hundreds of young people in East Sussex will be boosted thanks to new funding.
Funding from the Sussex Learning Network, together with money from East Sussex County Council, will help deliver events aimed at encouraging students to study science, technology, engineering and maths – known as STEM subjects. Continue reading
Westminster visit to celebrate youth democracy
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YOUNG people from across East Sussex visited the mother of Parliaments for an event celebrating their schools’ role in the democratic process.
The Democracy Awards ceremony, held at the Palace of Westminster, saw certificates handed out to 23 of the 35 county secondary schools which achieved an award to mark their role in last year’s Big Vote to elect members of the East Sussex Youth Cabinet. Continue reading
Four councils share legal services to save £1 million a year
PLANS to bring together the legal operations of four South East local authorities with the aim of generating savings of £1 million annually within three years have been signed off.
Surrey County Council, Brighton and Hove City Council and East and West Sussex County Councils have given the go-ahead for what is thought to be one of local government’s biggest legal services. Continue reading
Donated books chosen by teenagers hit library shelves
A NEW range of books chosen by teenagers, for teenagers is being added to the shelves of Newhaven and Seaford libraries thanks to a generous donation.
As part of their Prospero Project, Alfriston-based Much Ado Books raised £2,500 for the new titles by selling Christmas stockings over the festive period. Continue reading