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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£4million cash boost for East Sussex economy
BUSINESSES wanting to grow or relocate to East Sussex are being invited to apply for a share of £4million.
The money was awarded to East Sussex County Council following a successful bid to the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF round 4) – support designed to create jobs and boost the local economy. Continue reading
Building work at new Seaford Library nears completion
THE final bricks have been laid in a multi-million pound library complex in Seaford.
The £6million development will include a new library and café, supported living flats for adults with learning disabilities and offer services for older people. Continue reading
Artistic touch to be added to three new library developments
WORKS of art will be commissioned for three new library developments thanks to a £56,000 grant.
East Sussex County Council’s Library and Information Service was awarded the money from Arts Council England’s Lottery funding to commission three works of art under the title Transparent. Continue reading
Official opening for new £8m children’s home
A NEW children’s home which cares for some of society’s most vulnerable young people has been officially opened.
The East Sussex County Council-run Lansdowne Secure Children’s Home, in Hailsham, was built with £8 million of Department for Education funding and welcomed its first residents in the summer. Continue reading