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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Recording Remembrance in East Sussex
WAR memorials across East Sussex are to be recorded as part of a project to commemorate the First World War.
Residents are being invited to research war memorials in East and West Sussex and Brighton and Hove, as part of Recording Remembrance – a project launched by East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils’ Archaeology teams. Continue reading
Free school meals will boost health and save cash
PARENTS in East Sussex could save hundreds of pounds and secure a healthier future for their child with the introduction of free school meals for infants.
The Government’s Universal Infant Free School Meals programme will be rolled out across the country for the first time when schools return from the summer holidays next week. Continue reading
Diverting waste from landfill saves taxpayer £22,000
A DECISION to divert waste away from landfill during a planned shutdown of Newhaven Energy Recovery Facility has saved taxpayers around £22,000.
Every year the Newhaven plant needs to be shutdown to allow Veolia to carry out essential annual maintenance on the steam turbines, chimneys and specialised equipment. Continue reading
Horsepower will help bring bracken under control
HORSEPOWER will be called upon to bring bracken under control and protect the historic heathland on Chailey Common Local Nature Reserve.
Horses from the Working Horse Trust in Eridge will be at Chailey Common for three days helping to pull rollers through the bracken in three areas. Continue reading