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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Proposal for £1m plus school transport savings
PARENTS are being asked for their views on proposed changes to school transport that could save more than a million pounds.
East Sussex County Council is consulting on the proposals, which would affect travel support for post-16 students from low income families and pre-school and post-16 students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Continue reading
Long-lost records could help trace family history
A NEW online record of children born out of wedlock in the 18th and 19th centuries could provide a ‘missing link’ to people researching their family history.
A list of nearly 900 illegitimate children born to women in East Sussex between 1793 and 1834 has been added to the website of The Keep, the county archive centre in Moulsecoomb. Continue reading
Warning to residents over rogue traders
PEOPLE in two areas of East Sussex are being urged to be on their guard for cold calling ‘cowboys’.
East Sussex Trading Standards issued the warning after receiving several complaints of rogue doorstep sellers operating in the Bexhill and Lewes areas. Continue reading
Final phase of Bexhill improvement scheme
A ROAD in Bexhill will be closed for five days as a scheme aimed at improving pedestrian conditions and boosting the town’s economy reaches its conclusion.
East Sussex County Council is resurfacing a section of Marina between Linden Road and Wilton Road, following work to widen footways and improve bus stop facilities in the road. Continue reading