A NEW cycle hire scheme is allowing people to get around one of the most picturesque parts of East Sussex.
Forest Row Cycle Hire is aimed at residents of and visitors to the village, the Ashdown Forest and surrounding area. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Residents warned to avoid bogus Blue Badge websites
BOGUS websites are scamming vulnerable people by claiming they can deal with applications for a Blue Badge.
East Sussex County Council’s Trading Standards team is warning people wanting to apply for the permit to avoid websites charging as much as £45. Continue reading
Council leaders warn of tough decision as predicted savings are revealed
COUNCIL leaders face more tough decisions if estimations of a further £90million worth of savings prove correct.
In a report on the authority’s finances cabinet members at East Sussex County Council were told that, if assumptions are right, they may need to make savings of between £70million and £90million in the three years from 2016. Watch our video with deputy leader David Elkin.
Young musicians mark orchestra’s anniversary
AN East Sussex orchestra will be marking its 35th anniversary by entertaining audiences across Europe – and closer to home.
East Sussex Youth Orchestra performs at the De La Warr Pavilion, in Bexhill, in a concert to raise funds for Hastings Lifeboat Station, before heading off on tour to Germany, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Continue reading