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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East Sussex leading the fight against fraudsters
A PIONEERING East Sussex-based service aimed at combating fraudsters has saved potential victims across Britain more than a million pounds.
The work of the National Trading Standards Scams Team, hosted by East Sussex Trading Standards, is being highlighted as part of Scams Awareness Month, which runs throughout May. Continue reading
County council calls for improved awareness of dementia
PUBLIC health bosses at East Sussex County Council are backing a campaign to encourage people to support those living with dementia.
The council is lending its support to the Dementia Friends campaign, which aims to raise awareness of the condition and how people can help sufferers in their community. Watch the campaign video:
http://youtu.be/LfrnWrpPq54
Walkers warned about the danger of cows
AS SUMMER approaches walkers are being warned of the dangers of walking in fields full of cows.
East Sussex County Council is warning people that the normally docile animals can become aggressive towards walkers, especially when calves are present. Continue reading
Work continues on Bexhill to Hastings Link Road
A ROAD expected to boost the East Sussex economy is starting to take shape with a number of major projects completed over the past month.
April saw significant progress across the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road project, including the start of major earth moving operations across the site, and this work will accelerate during May. Continue reading