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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East Sussex marks anniversary of Ukraine invasion
THE UKRAINIAN flag will be raised at County Hall in Lewes on Friday, February 24 in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as the county marks the anniversary of the Russian invasion.
At 11am the council will join the national one-minute silence to commemorate one year since the start of the war.
Exceat Bridge lights under threat from vandalism
A SPATE of vandalism is jeopardising the future of temporary traffic lights at Exceat Bridge.
The lights were put in place in March 2021 to ease congestion on the key coastal route between Seaford and Eastbourne while East Sussex County Council works on a permanent solution. Continue reading
Help East Sussex libraries find lost books
A BOOK amnesty is being held in libraries across the county to recover missing library books.
Almost 5,000 books a year are not returned to East Sussex libraries, and residents are being asked to check their bookshelves, behind the sofa and under the bed to see if they have any overdue titles.
Budget protecting vital services approved
DETAILS of how £500 million will support vital services for East Sussex residents have been agreed by councillors.
The county council’s 2023/24 budget, which will pay for services including roads, libraries and support for vulnerable adults and children, was approved at a meeting of the Full Council on Tuesday, February 7, along with the authority’s plan for delivering its priorities in the coming year. Continue reading