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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New route a ‘fitting tribute’ to cyclist Graham Mathews
A CYCLE route named in honour of a 22-year-old who died more than a decade ago will be a fitting tribute, his father has said.
Brian Mathews was speaking after the fourth and final section of the scheme in Harbour Road, Rye, was completed by East Sussex County Council. Continue reading
Uckfield improvements move forward with county council backing
THE next stage of the High Street improvement scheme in Uckfield has been given the go ahead.
Cllr Carl Maynard, the county council’s lead member for transport and environment, approved plans for 23 parking spaces in the High Street – limited for 30 minutes. Continue reading
Diverting waste from landfill saves thousands
DIVERTING waste from landfill during an energy plant’s annual shutdown saved money and reduced the impact on the environment, council chiefs say.
For the second year running, waste which would otherwise have been sent to landfill during a planned shutdown of Newhaven Energy Recovery Facility (pictured) was diverted to other energy recovery facilities in the south east. Continue reading
Newhaven station improvement scheme completed
WORK has been completed on a major upgrade of public transport facilities near Newhaven Town railway station.
The East Sussex County Council scheme has finished in time for the opening next month (SEP) of the new University Technical College – UTC@harbourside – on Railway Quay. Continue reading