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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Crackdown sends clear message to Blue Badge abusers
MOTORISTS illegally using Blue Badges to park in disabled bays and avoid parking charges were the target for enforcement teams in a day of action.
East Sussex County Council teamed up with Sussex Police and NSL, which manages parking on behalf of the county council, in a crackdown on the misuse of Blue Badges across Lewes district, Hastings and Eastbourne. Continue reading
Illegal cigs dealer brought to justice
A TRADER from Hastings has been hit with a £1,000 fine after being caught as part of an operation to target the illegal tobacco trade in the town.
Siavash Rostamy was prosecuted after officers from East Sussex Trading Standards targeted his shop, Ore Mini Market, in one of a series of raids which netted £5,000 of illegal goods. Continue reading
Build skills for the future at construction event
BUSINESSES across East Sussex can find out how to boost their chances of landing construction contracts at the annual Build East Sussex Marketplace event.
Build East Sussex, a network of construction and built asset sector professionals led by East Sussex County Council, is hosting the event for the sixth year running. Continue reading
East Sussex backs campaign to protect children from second-hand smoke
PUBLIC health chiefs are backing a campaign aimed at protecting children from passive smoking – after a new law to tackle the problem was approved by Parliament.
Smoking in cars in which children are present will be illegal in England from October 1, with offenders facing the prospect of a £50 fine, following a House of Commons vote. Continue reading