To seek approval for the submission of the Local Visitor Economy Partnership application to VisitBritain/VisitEngland responding to the Government’s establishment of a new destination management framework across the country to support the tourism and visitor economy sectors, and to approve the framework for the Sussex Visitor Economy Strategic Plan. The Lead Member will be asked to endorse the future visitor economy arrangements for East Sussex through a pan-Sussex approach with West Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council, and approve the County Council’s role and funding arrangements.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/09/2023
Decision due: 3 Nov 2023 by Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development
Lead member: Leader and Lead Member for Strategic Management and Economic Development
Lead director: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Department: Communities, Economy and Transport
Contact: Sally Staples, Team Manager Culture and Tourism 07785 453328 Email: sally.staples@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 07785 453328.