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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Golden landmark for disabled youngsters’ scheme
AN 11-year-old from East Sussex will be flying high after becoming the 1,000th person to sign up to a scheme for young people with disabilities.
Ella Hibling received a special golden i-go card and her pick of prizes donated by partners of the scheme, which provides special offers at leisure venues across East Sussex and neighbouring areas. Continue reading
Sign up for one-off chance to run the Link Road
HUNDREDS of amateur runners will have a unique opportunity to pound the Tarmac of a new highway connecting Bexhill and Hastings.
More than 600 people have already signed up for the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road 10k race, to be held on Sunday, September 20 2015. Continue reading
Overnight closures as swing bridge revamp continues
A RIVER crossing in East Sussex will be subject to overnight closures as a £1 million refurbishment project nears completion.
Newhaven Swing Bridge, which carries the A259 over the River Ouse, will close over five nights in August to allow testing of new electrical systems and lifting jacks. Continue reading
New plan for ‘first class’ library and registration service
HASTINGS Register Office will relocate to the historic Town Hall after a revised plan for library and registration services in the town was approved by councillors.
The East Sussex County Council-run registration service will move from its current base in Bohemia Road, replacing a previous plan for it to relocate next to the existing Hastings Library, in Claremont. Continue reading