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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Consultation into meals in the community to go ahead
ELDERLY residents receiving hot meals as part of a council –subsidised service will be asked for their views on possible changes.
East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet agreed a consultation on changes to the meals in the community service which could see residents being offered more choice, while saving taxpayers money. Continue reading
Praise for county’s work with vulnerable children
THE hard work and dedication of officers has been praised by council leaders following a recent Ofsted inspection into the authority’s work with vulnerable children.
Services in East Sussex which safeguard children at risk and support and plan for those in care were judged to be ‘good’ following a rigorous three week inspection. Continue reading
Illegal cigs ‘put health at risk’ warning
SELLING bogus cigarettes exposes more people to the dangers of smoking and may help fund organised crime.
That’s the message from East Sussex Trading Standards after a shopkeeper from Hastings was convicted of selling illegal tobacco products at his town premises. Continue reading
Thinking about volunteering?
PEOPLE who are interested in finding out about volunteering are invited to talk to an expert in a series of events at Bexhill and Heathfield Libraries.
Every month at Bexhill Library and every other month at Heathfield, a ‘Volunteering Champion’ will be who can answer questions about volunteering and advise on how people can find the right role for them. Continue reading