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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Sponsor for new primary schools in East Sussex announced
THE sponsor for two new primary schools in East Sussex has been announced.
Lilac Sky has been selected to manage the academies to be built in Hailsham and Newhaven.
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Youth Cabinet members take their seats
YOUNG people in East Sussex have made their voices heard by electing the county’s new Youth Cabinet.
A total of 11,347 votes were cast – an increase of almost 2,400 from the last election in 2011 – with 20 cabinet members selected from 38 candidates. Continue reading
Expansion of six schools is given the go ahead
HUNDREDS of primary school places will be created with the expansion of six schools in East Sussex.
Proposals for 623 additional school places in Eastbourne, Hastings and Ringmer were given the go ahead by the council’s lead member for Learning and School Effectiveness, Cllr Nick Bennett.
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Prepare for winter weather and stay warm, safe and well
WITH temperatures falling, East Sussex County Council is urging residents to prepare for colder weather and stay warm, safe and well this winter.
If severe winter weather strikes, the county council’s priority will be to maintain social care services and to ensure people remain safe and protected. For example, if the roads are icy the Meals on Wheels service will continue to deliver to the elderly and vulnerable with the help of 4×4 vehicles. Continue reading