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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Regeneration of Newhaven receives further boost as Offshore Wind Farm gets green light
COUNCIL chiefs have welcomed confirmation of a £1.3bn investment in a wind farm off the Sussex coast.
E.ON this week announced its partnership with the Green Investment Bank which will allow the power company to build the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. Continue reading
Investment in road network leads to major improvement
MAJOR investment in the county’s road network is paying off, with the latest mechanical survey showing signs of significant improvement.
East Sussex County Council carries out an annual survey to identify the level of work needed to bring roads up to scratch. The results, along with those from other local authorities, are then submitted to the Department for Transport. Continue reading
Meet the artist behind Seaford Library’s ‘Transparent’ artwork
THE artist chosen to create seating outside Seaford Library will be sharing his ideas with the public on Saturday, May 30.
Pete Yarwood impressed a panel of volunteers with his design ideas and earned the commission from East Sussex County Council’s library and information service. Continue reading
Funding scheme helps East Sussex businesses to grow
BUSINESSES in East Sussex are being offered help to grow and create new jobs through a county council-backed funding scheme.
East Sussex Invest 4 Business Growth Funding is the latest phase of a programme which has already paid out around £4.5 million in grants and loans, helping 140 businesses and creating almost 600 jobs over the past three years. Continue reading