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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Public’s views on highways will help shape services
PUBLIC opinion will help to shape the future of highways and transport services in East Sussex.
A random sample of around 3,300 residents will be asked for their views on a range of subjects including pavement and road conditions, cycle routes, bus services, roadworks, rights of way and traffic management. Continue reading
Wild Boy roars to success in children’s book awards
CHILDREN across East Sussex have voted for their favourite book as a six-month initiative aimed at fuelling youngsters’ love of reading reached its climax.
Wild Boy, a rollicking adventure novel by Rob Lloyd Jones set among the freak shows of Victorian London, was named winner of the East Sussex Children’s Book Award 2015. Continue reading
Council’s pledge to residents on Gatwick flight path
COUNCIL chiefs in East Sussex have vowed to continue to press for measures to mitigate the impact of aircraft noise at Gatwick – regardless of the final decision on airport expansion.
The Airports Commission today announced expanding Heathrow was its preferred option for boosting the UK economy, meeting the need for aviation capacity in the south east and expanding global connectivity, but said expanding Gatwick was a ‘credible’ option. Continue reading
Volunteer to make a difference to East Sussex schools
PEOPLE with a passion for education and a desire to help their community are being sought to become school governors in East Sussex.
Many schools across the county urgently need new volunteers to join governing bodies from September, with a particular shortage of candidates in Hastings, Hailsham, Newhaven and Peacehaven. Continue reading