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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Victims’ money returned thanks to mail-scam busters
MORE than £100,000 was returned in just three months to victims across the UK thanks to the work of a mail scam-busting team led by East Sussex County Council.
The National Trading Standards Scams Team in partnership with the Royal Mail, was able to intercept post and return money to those targeted by fraudsters over the summer months. Continue reading
Rye cycle route plans in the spotlight
PEOPLE are being invited to give their views on plans for the final stage of a cycle and pedestrian route prompted by the tragic death of a cyclist from Rye.
East Sussex County Council is consulting on proposals for the fourth and final section of the route in Harbour Road – a scheme which was devised following the death in August 2004 of 22-year-old Graham Mathews. Continue reading
Reading group offers comfort at local hospice
A NEW reading group launched in a hospice in North Chailey offers adults the chance to take comfort from poetry.
The Read Aloud group, supported by East Sussex County Council, meets at St Peter and St James Hospice every Thursday from 2.30pm to 4pm. Continue reading
Planning application gives residents another chance to comment
THE SUBMISSION of a planning application for a new primary school and nursery in Eastbourne will give residents another chance to have their say.
East Sussex County Council’s planning committee will consider the application for the new two-form entry primary school, with the capacity to accommodate up to 420 children, and 38-place nursery on the site of Cavendish School. Continue reading