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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Celebrating new recruits to approved carer scheme
A CEREMONY has been held to welcome the latest additions to an approved East Sussex care provider scheme.
Support With Confidence is a directory managed by East Sussex County Council’s adult social care department listing accredited providers who have been vetted and approved for quality, safety and training to ensure they provide a good service to the public. Continue reading
Council calls for public’s views on flood strategy
THE WAY in which the county council works to manage the risk and impact of flooding has been set out in a revised strategy.
Members of the public and relevant organisations are now being asked to give their views on the draft East Sussex Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, before it is adopted by East Sussex County Council. Continue reading
Ceremony marks opening of new £10m extra care housing scheme
THE official opening has been held for a facility which allows older people with care and support needs to live independently.
The Bentley Grange extra care scheme, in Hailsham, boasts 45 apartments, state-of-the-art facilities including a restaurant, lounges, hairdressing salon and therapy room, and professional care and support to residents. Continue reading
Reading adventure to fuel kids’ love of books
YOUNG children in East Sussex are being offered a free sticker storybook to encourage them to visit county libraries.
The book, Bear’s Reading Adventure, has been produced by children’s reading charity BookTrust, following feedback from library services that more encouragement is needed to get families into libraries. Continue reading