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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Survey will ensure best support for care leavers
YOUNG care leavers have just weeks left to give their views on the support available to help them deal with the practical and emotional challenges of becoming an adult.
The Life Beyond Care survey asks participants about their own experiences and the feedback will help East Sussex County Council shape services available in the future. Continue reading
Boost for business ahead of summer season
BUSINESSES in the hospitality and catering sector in East Sussex are being given additional support to help them recruit and retain staff ahead of their busy season.
Representatives from the hospitality industry were given training and advice at an event held at the De La Warr Pavilion to help them prepare for what many see as the busiest and most crucial part of the year for the sector. Continue reading
Award winning children’s author to visit Seaford library
ONE OF BRITAIN’S bestselling children’s authors will be visiting Seaford library next month.
Jacqueline Wilson, who is best known for creating the cherished characters of Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather, will be talking about her books, how she writes and how to become a writer at the event on Wednesday, April 5.
Views sought on new family and youth hubs
PARENTS and carers are being asked to share how they could benefit from a series of Family and Youth Hubs opening across East Sussex later this year.
A consultation, which runs until Tuesday, April 11, will help East Sussex County Council identify what residents would want from the hubs, designed to provide local support, information and guidance to all families. Continue reading