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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County council staff complete charity Mount Everest stair climb
STAFF from East Sussex County Council’s Children’s Services department have successfully completed a charity stair climb challenge, scaling the equivalent height of Mount Everest by climbing the stairs at work.
Over the course of five hours starting at 7am, colleagues from the Through Care and Separated Children teams collectively climbed over 50,000 steps in aid of the council’s Through Care Fund.
Chairman celebrates launch of Sussex Tourism Alliance
East Sussex County Council’s Chairman has welcomed the launch of a new alliance to champion tourism and hospitality across the county.
Cllr Roy Galley was among 750 guests who attended the official launch party of the Sussex Tourism Alliance at the Grand Hotel in Brighton on Wednesday, November 19. Continue reading
Hastings – Ashdown and Conquest by-election result
RESIDENTS in Hastings have elected a new representative to East Sussex County Council.
A by-election was held on Thursday, November 20, following the death in September of Conservative member Cllr Peter Pragnell, who had represented the division since 2009 and served as Chairman.
Wellbeing programme hands out milestone award
AN awards programme that encourages employers to create happier, healthier workplaces is celebrating its 100th award.
Four years after the launch of the Wellbeing at Work (WAW) programme, East Sussex County Council’s public heath team have reached the milestone, handing Rathfinny Wine Estate its silver award. Continue reading