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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Families urged to join the fostering community
RESIDENTS across the county are being urged to consider becoming foster carers during Foster Care Fortnight.
With more than 70 children currently waiting for a family, East Sussex County Council is using this year’s national awareness campaign, from May 9 to May 22, to encourage more people to consider joining the fostering community.
Foster carers can transform the lives of children and young people by offering a safe and loving home.
Library events celebrate Queen’s Jubilee
EAST SUSSEX Libraries will be running a series of events across the county during May half term to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Free events include Jubilee themed Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, crown making craft workshops and author led storytelling events.
Work to secure £41m bus service funding underway
WORK is underway to confirm vital funding which will help improve bus services across the county.
East Sussex County Council received an indicative funding allocation from central Government of up to £41,415,02 to implement its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) – proposals to help the council and bus operators improve services and increase the use of public transport. Continue reading
Overnight closures for Hastings resurfacing work
OVERNIGHT closures will be in place on a main road in Hastings as major resurfacing work is carried out.
East Sussex Highway will resurface The Ridge West – between Harrow Lane to Queensway, over five nights, with work beginning on Monday, May 9. Continue reading