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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Library visitors to be given a helping hand in the digital world
VISITORS to Uckfield Library will be able to surf the web on their own devices thanks to the introduction of free Wi-Fi.
East Sussex County Council has signed up to a BT and Barclays initiative to bring free Wi-Fi to the community as well as offer digital support to library users. Continue reading
Library plans on display at open days
VISITORS can get a sneak peek at exciting new plans to provide Hastings with an improved and enhanced library at two open days next month.
The Brassey Institute will be open to the public on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, to enable visitors to view latest plans and talk to East Sussex County Council staff and the architect about how the building will be used. Continue reading
‘Help us shape services of the future’, says council
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to have their say on how council services are delivered in the future – amid a continued public spending squeeze.
East Sussex County Council needs to save between £70 and £90 million by 2019, starting in April next year. This saving, at least 20 per cent of the council’s resources, is the result of cuts in central Government funding and rising demand for council services. Watch our short video:
Archive centre to give a taste of history at open day
THE horrors of a Victorian kitchen and the diets of people living through the world wars will be on the menu at The Keep’s open day this month.
The archive centre is throwing open its doors to the public on Saturday, September 26, and offering special talks, tours and exhibitions between 10am and 3pm. Continue reading