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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Apprenticeship support for East Sussex businesses
APPRENTICESHIPS in East Sussex will be given a boost this week as East Sussex County Council supports National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from February 5 to February 11.
As well as highlighting the national campaign, the county council is reminding small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) about the support available to assist with their organisation’s skills and training needs.
Residents urged to get tested for HIV
PEOPLE across East Sussex are being encouraged to get tested for HIV as part of a national campaign week.
Public Health chiefs at East Sussex County Council are calling on people to test for HIV during National HIV Testing Week, which runs from Monday, February 5.
Public asked for views on green connection project
The public are being asked for their views on a project which could see the transformation of Hastings town centre with buzzing biodiversity and green transport links connecting it to the seafront.
East Sussex County Council, Hastings Borough Council and the Hastings Garden Town Team, supported by Transition Town Hastings, are working on plans which include greener connections for walking and cycling through the town and improvements to public spaces. Continue reading
Five weeks left to have your say on new Local Transport Plan
THERE are just five weeks left for people to give their views on the draft Local Transport Plan for East Sussex.
A public consultation asking local residents and businesses as well as the wider community what they think of the transport proposals for the county runs until February 25.