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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Councillor calls for more local authority foster carers
A CAMPAIGN to encourage more people to consider fostering for their local authority was highlighted at yesterday’s Full Council meeting.
Cllr Bob Bowdler, lead member for children and families at East Sussex County Council, spoke directly to those attending the meeting about the need for more families to foster direct through the council’s in-house fostering service.
Ofsted praises council support for children and families
THE LIVES of the most vulnerable children in East Sussex are being improved by ‘consistently strong and effective’ support, an Ofsted inspection has found.
The help, protection and care children and young people are receiving from East Sussex County Council earned the authority an overall ‘good’ rating, while inspectors found the experiences and progress of children in care to be ‘outstanding’. Continue reading
Use of limited reserves helps council set balanced budget
DETAILS of how vital services will be protected with a £538 million budget have been agreed by councillors.
East Sussex County Council set a balanced budget for 2024/25 at a meeting of the full council on Tuesday, February 6. Continue reading
British Sign Language interpreting service launched
EAST SUSSEX residents can now contact the council using British Sign Language (BSL).
The council has launched an initial six-month trial of the BSL interpreting service, SignLive, to ensure more residents can access the help and support they need.