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LEADERS have welcomed approval of their plans to collaborate in a single strategic authority for Sussex with a directly elected mayor.
The government has agreed to move forward with a Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) and confirmed the first mayoral election will take place in May 2026.
MORE than 40 people and their families are expected to continue benefitting from a day service in Eastbourne after councillors agreed it should remain open.
The decision to continue the valued service at Linden Court for people with learning disabilities and autism was made after detailed consultation with people who use the service and their families and carers.
A COMMUNITY has welcomed speed limit reductions designed to improve road safety in a historic East Sussex village.
Thanks to investment from the county council’s local transport capital improvements programme the new 20mph limit is now in effect throughout Alfriston to address concerns over the speed of traffic and the dangers posed to pedestrians on the narrow streets. Continue reading
THE PRIDE flag is flying above County Hall this week, showing support for our LGBTQ+ staff and residents.
The flag, which celebrates the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary people, including ethnically minoritised people, was raised to mark this year’s Pride celebrations.
A VALUED day service where staff help to look after adults with autism and learning disabilities, could now remain open.
East Sussex County Council reluctantly considered closing Linden Court in Eastbourne to help meet a huge budget gap caused by rising cost and demand for services which far outstrips available funding. Continue reading
