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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Leaders double investment in East Sussex’s road patching
INVESTMENT in the county’s road patching programme will be doubled after a £1 million boost was agreed by council leaders.
The extra money is on top of the £1 million already committed for patching this year to repair sections of damaged road across East Sussex and annual spending of £2.5 million for pothole repairs. Continue reading
Be alert to scams – Telecare users warned
WARNINGS have been issued to residents after a rise in scams related to the nationwide switchover to digital landlines.
East Sussex County Council is calling on people who use telecare services to be alert to unsolicited calls from scammers, or lifeline companies mis-selling products. Continue reading
Urgent action needed to safeguard council services
SAVINGS will have to be found from council services next year unless the government acts urgently to help, a report warns.
Mounting pressure could leave East Sussex County Council with a funding gap of as much as £55 million next year, making it impossible to maintain the current levels of service unless a better funding deal comes forward. Continue reading
New cameras will help tackle parking officer abuse
BODY worn cameras will be used by every parking enforcement officer in East Sussex to tackle the increasing level of abuse, violence and harassment.
Last year alone, 22 officers were physically harmed or felt they were in serious danger while patrolling the county’s streets. A total of 19 reported verbal abuse. Continue reading