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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Fibre broadband goes live in Hadlow Down!
THERE was much to celebrate in Hadlow Down yesterday as it became the first village in East Sussex to benefit from a multi-million pound county-wide superfast fibre broadband project.
Hadlow Down’s first fibre broadband cabinet, providing more than 220 homes and businesses with access to the high-speed technology, has now ‘gone live’. Speeds of more than 30Mbps are possible for the majority of customers. Continue reading
Five year alcohol strategy will make the county healthier and safer
RAISING awareness of the dangers of alcohol and promoting a safer drinking culture are part of a strategy to make the county healthier and safer.
The East Sussex Drug and Alcohol Action Team Board and the East Sussex Safer Communities Partnership have published a five year strategy to address the issue alcohol misuse by ensuring authorities share the responsibility and work together. Continue reading
East Sussex prepares to welcome Tour of Britain
BRITAIN’S biggest professional cycling race will hit East Sussex for the first time as the county hosts part of the penultimate leg of the Tour of Britain.
The provisional route for stage seven, on Saturday, September 13 2014, will see the world’s top riders enter the county near North Chailey, heading through Uckfield, Horam, Hailsham, Eastbourne and East Dean.
The tour heads west through Seaford, Newhaven and Lewes, briefly re-entering West Sussex to take on the famous climb of Ditchling Beacon before passing through Brighton for the finish.
Helping organisations in East Sussex help more people
SMALL organisations which help vulnerable residents in East Sussex could benefit from a scheme aimed at enabling them to reach more people.
East Sussex County Council is seeking ‘micro-providers’ who can offer services or activities which fulfil a social care and support need and make a difference to people’s lives. Continue reading