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 project to keep war heroes’ memory alive
PEOPLE whose relatives died in the two world wars are being asked to take part in a project aimed at bringing Sussex war memorials to life.
Recording Remembrance gives people the chance to create a permanent online record of war heroes’ lives by adding details and photographs of those whose names are engraved on memorials across the area. Continue reading
Council backs ‘sensible budget for tough times’
A COUNCIL’S spending plans for the year ahead represent ‘a sensible approach in tough times’, a senior councillor has said. Cllr David Elkin, East Sussex County Council lead member for resources, was speaking after a meeting of the full council approved a budget which will see £18 million of savings made in the new financial year.
Trial pits will help shape town improvement scheme
PREPARATORY work is beginning for the second stage of a scheme to improve Uckfield town centre.
The work, which affects a stretch of High Street between Bell Lane and Church Street, is due to begin on Thursday, February 12 and is expected to last three weeks. Continue reading
Historic archive safeguarded for the future
A TREASURE trove of documents relating to one of England’s most historic sites will stay in public ownership permanently.
The Battle Abbey Estate Archive has been allocated to East Sussex County Council to be preserved by the county’s record office, based at The Keep archive and resource centre. Continue reading