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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Residents urged to test and help stop the spread of HIV
PEOPLE across East Sussex are being encouraged to regularly test for HIV, as part of a national awareness week which starts on Monday, February 6.
The council is backing the new National HIV Testing Week campaign ‘I test’, which aims to encourage more people to get tested to help stop the spread of the virus.
Funding for services protected in latest budget plans
FUNDING for vital services would once again be protected under the latest proposals for East Sussex County Council’s 2023/24 budget.
Papers released ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, January 24 show how the authority could spend £500 million on services including schools, roads, libraries and support for the most vulnerable residents, with no new cuts to spending.
Extensive ecological work to begin ahead of new bridge
WORK has begun to ensure a new bridge at Exceat is constructed sensitively, after plans were given the green light.
South Downs National Park Authority’s approved of East Sussex County Council’s proposal to replace the ageing one-lane bridge, with conditions in place to protect the natural landscape. Continue reading
Don’t delay as primary school deadline approaches
PARENTS and carers are being reminded not to delay and to apply now for primary school places for new starters.
The application process for children due to start school in September 2023 closes later this month, on Sunday, January 15.