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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Event helps young people decide on apprenticeships
YOUNG people wanting to get on the first rung of the career ladder are being given the chance to find out if apprenticeships with East Sussex County Council are right for them.
The authority is offering up to 25 young people aged 16 and over a place on its three day work readiness programme which runs from Monday, October 19. Continue reading
Gearing up for Older People’s Day
OLDER people in East Sussex still have time to take part in events being held across the county to mark a day which celebrates their contribution to society.
A two month programme of activities is running under the theme ‘Full of Life’, in conjunction with Older People’s Day, on Thursday, October 1 2015. Continue reading
Major town centre improvement scheme begins
WORK has started on a major improvement project that will improve conditions for pedestrians and buses in Eastbourne town centre.
East Sussex County Council and Eastbourne Borough Council’s multi-million pound Eastbourne Town Centre Improvement Scheme will include pavement widening and the installation of new bus stops, street furniture and street lights. Continue reading
Detection dog’s discovery lands illegal tobacco traders in court
THE HIGHLY trained nose of a detection dog led to the discovery of illegal tobacco and the successful prosecution of two men.
With the help of the tobacco detection dog, Trading Standards officers from East Sussex County Council uncovered illegal tobacco products in Robertson Supermarket in Robertson Street, Hastings, in December last year, and at Fazarna in London Road, St Leonards, in February this year. Continue reading