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 jobs created thanks to social enterprise cash boost
PROJECTS that will create local jobs and apprenticeships have been given a £500,000 funding boost.
A total of 10 applicants were successful in their bid for a share of East Sussex County Council’s Social Business Investment Fund. Continue reading
Coastal route reopens in time for Easter
A SECTION of coastal path damaged by severe winter weather has reopened – in time for the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Part of the Bulverhythe Coastal Link between Hastings and Bexhill was left damaged by a severe storm in October and forced to close after being battered by three subsequent storms. Continue reading
Conference allows young people to be Inspired
YOUNG people from across East Sussex came together to take part in a gathering to discuss the issues which matter to them.
The Inspire! Youth Conference brought together 130 young people to find out about groups, campaigns and activities they and their peers are involved in and nationally. Continue reading
Suspended sentence for teen rogue trader
A TEENAGE rogue trader who preyed on residents in East Sussex has been handed a suspended custodial sentence.
Michael Casey ‘cold-called’ householders in Willingdon, Eastbourne, offering to replace their driveways, but hiked up his prices once they had agreed to employ his services. Continue reading