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 investment in East Sussex roads to be decided
EXTRA investment of £15.7m this year, to help improve the condition of East Sussex’s roads and protect them for years ahead is being proposed by the county council.
The recommendation comes after cabinet members asked at the start of the year for detailed modelling of how extra investment could be most effective and, if agreed, would bring the council’s spending on highways this year to almost £34m.
Flying the flag to support our armed forces
THE ARMED Forces flag has been raised at County Hall in Lewes to mark Armed Forces Day.
The flag will fly all week in recognition of the whole armed forces community, from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.
Rise in measles cases highlights importance of MMR jab
RESIDENTS across East Sussex are being urged to check they are up to date with their MMR vaccinations following a national rise in measles cases.
Local public health officials are encouraging people to protect their communities by making sure they, and their children, have received the MMR jab which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
Tributes paid to long-serving Eastbourne councillor
TRIBUTES have been paid following the sad death of long-standing Eastbourne councillor Barry Taylor.
Cllr Taylor was elected to represent the Eastbourne Meads division at the county council in 2005 and, up until May this year served on Eastbourne Borough Council. Continue reading