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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Don’t turn your back on abuse, says council
THE DEVASTATING impact of abuse will be highlighted by safeguarding teams in a series of events to mark a national awareness day.
East Sussex County Council is joining forces with partners on the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board, the Safeguarding Adults Board and the Safer Communities Partnership to raise awareness of the many different forms of abuse and to urge residents not to turn their back on those affected. Continue reading
Fighting back against the scammers
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to join the fight against scammers this leap year.
More than half of over 65s believe they’ve been targeted by fraudsters through telephone, email or postal scams costing the country £9 billion – but it’s estimated fewer than five per cent of victims report their experience. Continue reading
Reminder as work begins in Uckfield
PARENTS of children returning to school in Uckfield after the half-term holidays are being asked to allow extra time for their journeys.
Traffic management for stage two of the Uckfield town centre highway improvement scheme comes into operation on Sunday, February 21 with work beginning on Monday, February 22 2016.
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Library move reminder as revamp begins
PEOPLE in Hastings are being reminded that work is about to begin on a major library refurbishment scheme due to last for more than a year.
Hastings Library, in Claremont, closes on Saturday, February 20 2016 at 5pm, and is due to reopen in Spring 2017 as East Sussex County Council contractors work on a complete overhaul of the building. Continue reading