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 service for library users in Pevensey Bay
A TEMPORARY home has been found to provide library services for people in Pevensey Bay.
From Tuesday, September 1, St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, in Eastbourne Road, will offer a small range of popular books for residents to borrow. Continue reading
East Sussex businesses sign up to social care trader scheme
MORE local businesses have joined an approved trader scheme for providers of social care services.
The businesses have signed up with East Sussex County Council’s Support With Confidence scheme – a database of providers of personal care, who have been vetted on grounds of quality, safety, and training. Continue reading
Ferry route move is good news for East Sussex
THE FUTURE of a ‘vital’ maritime link between East Sussex and the continent has been secured after French authorities agreed to take over its operation.
The fate of the Newhaven to Dieppe route had been in doubt, with the current contract between the Syndicat Mixte de Promotion de l’Activité Transmanche (SMPAT) and operator DFDS due to expire at the end of the year. Continue reading
Elderly saved from losing thousands to cold callers
TRADING Standards officers swooped to save an elderly couple in Seaford from being conned out of more than £5,000 by cold callers.
The couple, in their 80s and living in the Alfriston Road area of the town, attempted to withdraw £5,200 from their bank after being talked into agreeing to pay for their drive to be block paved. Continue reading