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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£1m boost for skills projects across Hastings and Rother
A RANGE of projects designed to support training and boost employability across Hastings and Rother will share Government funding worth £1 million.
East Sussex County Council will distribute the Skills Capital Fund between a total of 11 projects that will help enhance the local skills and training offer in line with the priorities of Skills East Sussex, the local multi-agency strategic skills board. Continue reading
Landowner fined for second planning notice failure
A LANDOWNER suspected of the unauthorised disposal of waste on his farm has been fined after failing to respond to a planning notice for the second time.
In July Ian Hobden, 67, of Giffords Farm, Battle Road, Dallington, pleaded guilty for failing to respond to a Planning Contravention Notice when he appeared at Hastings Magistrates’ Court. Continue reading
Views sought over parking charge increases in Rother
THE PUBLIC are being encouraged to give their views on changes to on-street parking charges across Rother.
East Sussex County Council is consulting on proposals to increase pay and display charges to manage parking demand and encourage use of more sustainable transport. Continue reading
Cabinet warned more government help needed to avoid further cuts
A FUNDING gap of almost £13 million continues to confront East Sussex County Council following limited help in the national budget, cabinet members are being warned.
The Government’s national budget statement on 30 October signalled likely extra costs for local authorities which may cancel out the benefits of some extra funding announced at the same time. Continue reading