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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New school bus service
TWO new bus routes will help ensure pupils can take the bus to school in Newhaven.
East Sussex County Council has confirmed funding for two direct bus services, which will operate from September serving Seahaven Academy.
£7 million boost for two county youth centres
FACILITIES for young people in Heathfield and Peacehaven will undergo a major upgrade thanks to more than £7 million of Government funding.
The Youth Investment Fund will help East Sussex County Council to provide a range of positive activities and support services for young people after school, in the evenings and at weekends.
Solar panel boost for county’s environmental efforts
EFFORTS to reduce carbon emissions from council buildings across the county have been boosted by the latest installation of solar panels.
The Keep in Moulsecoomb became the 13th building to have panels fitted as part of East Sussex County Council’s climate emergency plan.
£5,000 fine for selling fake tobacco and vodka
A HASTINGS shop owner has been fined thousands of pounds after being convicted of eight offences relating to illegal tobacco and vodka.
Following an investigation by East Sussex Trading Standards into the illegal sale of goods, Taha Khelani, 53, previously of Seaside in Eastbourne, was sentenced to a fine of £5,000 at Lewes Crown Court on Friday, July 28.