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 targets £600 million funding boost
AMBITIOUS plans to boost economic growth in East Sussex could see more than £600 million invested in the county.
East Sussex is asking for almost £149 million from the Government’s Local Growth Fund (LGF) to deliver new transport and infrastructure schemes and boost skills and productivity. Continue reading
Service improvement projects are given £420k cash boost
PROGRAMMES that are helping public organisations in East Sussex work together to deliver better services for less money have been given a £420,000 cash boost.
A successful bid was submitted by East Sussex County Council on behalf of its partners to provide continued support for two existing collaboration programmes that look at sharing buildings and ICT services across public and voluntary sector organisations. Continue reading
Helping working carers take control of their lives
PEOPLE who juggle caring responsibilities and work are being offered help to take more control of their lives.
More than 59,000 people in East Sussex look after someone who is ill, frail or disabled, with nearly half combining caring with paid employment. Continue reading
Rail electrification could be ‘catalyst for growth’
FASTER rail links between East Sussex and London have taken a step closer after receiving the backing of a senior Government minister.
Speaking during a visit to the county, transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced Network Rail would launch a formal feasibility study into electrifying the Hastings to Ashford line. Continue reading