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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Awards double for scheme helping children and families
A COUNCIL has landed two prestigious awards for a programme which introduced new ways of working with children and families.
East Sussex County Council won in two categories at the Local Government Chronicle Awards, claiming the business transformation and children’s services awards for its THRIVE programme. Continue reading
Legal teams to share expertise and strengthen service
Philip Baker and Ann Charlton
LEGAL teams from two south east counties with a combined population of more than 1.5million will be joining forces and sharing expertise to create centres of excellence.
East Sussex County Council and Surrey County Council have given the go ahead to the creation of a single legal service. Continue reading
Users of flood-hit library urged to use alternatives
LIBRARY users are being reminded of alternative ways to access services while a flood-hit facility remains closed.
Pevensey Bay Library had to shut its doors due to extensive flooding in January and remains closed while a full assessment of the building’s condition takes place. Continue reading
Authors drum up support for children’s book award
Author Rob Lloyd Jones
AUTHORS vying for a coveted title will be visiting schools across the county in a bid to win all important votes.
The East Sussex Children’s Book Award, organised by East Sussex County Council’s Schools Library and Museum Service, will be decided by children from 49 schools across East Sussex and Brighton and Hove and the winner will be announced in the summer. Continue reading