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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Link Road opening will bring £1 billion boost to East Sussex
A NEW road which will boost the economy of East Sussex and cut congestion opens to traffic for the first time tomorrow (THU 17).
The Bexhill to Hastings Link Road, named Combe Valley Way, will bring an estimated £1 billion of economic benefits to the area and deliver up to 2,000 new homes and 3,000 new jobs. Watch our video:
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Residents to have their say on library opening hour changes
CHANGES to the opening hours of libraries in East Sussex will go out to public consultation, council leaders have agreed.
From January, East Sussex County Council will be asking residents to have their say on proposals to reduce opening hours across all 24 libraries by around 25 per cent on average, in a bid to make annual savings of around £500,000 from the running costs of the county’s libraries. Continue reading
Green light for new £300m highways contract
ROADS in East Sussex will be maintained by a new contractor after a £300 million deal was agreed for highway services in the county.
East Sussex County Council has selected civil engineering and construction joint venture Costain CH2M as its preferred bidder following an extensive procurement process. Continue reading
Xmas shoppers warned over dangerous Hover Boards
SHOPPERS buying this year’s must-have Christmas gift are being warned against buying poor quality products.
Trading Standards officers from East Sussex County Council are urging people to be cautious when buying cheap Hover Boards which can overheat and cause fires. Continue reading