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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Funding to tackle fuel poverty among private renters
A NEW initiative to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency in privately rented households within areas of Hastings has been launched.
East Sussex County Council was one of 13 local authorities to secure funding from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) Partnerships for People and Place programme. Continue reading
Sussex wine growers celebrate protected status
SUSSEX wine growers have joined with East Sussex County Council to celebrate after the county’s wine gained Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
The PDO designation was granted by the Government’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and means that Sussex wine has the same legal status as produce such as Scotch whisky, Welsh lamb, Cornish clotted cream and Jersey Royal potatoes. Continue reading
Flying the flag for Pride 2022
A NEW rainbow flag is flying above County Hall in Lewes to mark this year’s Pride celebrations.
The iconic flag was raised on Tuesday, July 19, in support of equality and diversity. Pride events are returning across the county this year, following two years of events being restricted or cancelled due to the pandemic.
Reading befriending service seeks volunteers
EAST Sussex Libraries are calling for more volunteers to help expand the Reading Friends programme across the county.
Delivered in partnership with the Reading Agency, the reading befriending programme brings people together to read, share stories, meet new friends and have fun.