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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New approach to boost employment and skills in East Sussex
A STRATEGIC body aimed at bringing together leading figures from education and industry to boost employment and skills has held its first meeting.
Skills East Sussex (SES) was established as part of East Sussex County Council’s employability and skills strategy, launched last year. Continue reading
Tree planting boosts Link Road’s ‘green’ credentials
MORE than 14,000 trees and shrubs have been planted as part of a major environmental scheme associated with the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road.
The programme will eventually see 108,000 trees and shrubs planted, as part of East Sussex County Council’s pledge to plant two trees for every one removed for work on the new road. Continue reading
Board reviews next phase of Uckfield improvement scheme
THE board behind improvements to Uckfield town centre will continue to listen to views of residents and businesses as the review of the next stage progresses.
The pledge follows a town poll in which the majority of those who took part said they did not support the removal of current on-street parking provision in the High Street. Continue reading
Annual event highlights youth issues
YOUNG people from across East Sussex came together to discuss the issues which matter to them.
The annual Inspire! Youth Conference allowed youngsters aged 11 to 19 to share information about campaigns and activities they and their peers are involved in locally and nationally. Continue reading