TRIBUTES have been paid to an East Sussex County Council member who died at the age of 70.
Cllr John Hodges (pictured), who had represented the Hastings St Helens and Silverhill division since May 2013, died in the early hours of Thursday, February 11 2016 following a short illness. Continue reading
VULNERABLE residents in East Sussex could benefit from home improvements to keep them warm in cold weather – thanks to funding from a national charity.
Money is available from a £325,000 grant from the Warm and Healthy Homes Fund, part of a national scheme administered by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action aimed at helping households at risk of cold-related illness. Continue reading
COUNCILLORS in East Sussex have voted to raise council tax by 3.99 per cent – to mitigate the impact on vulnerable residents of continued cuts to its funding.
The increase, equivalent to 92p a week extra for a Band D property, includes a two per cent levy, the maximum authorised by the Government, to offset some of the savings the authority must make from adult social care services. Continue reading
CONSTRUCTION work on a £2.6million scheme aimed at easing traffic congestion and ensuring Hailsham remains a vibrant and thriving market town is set to begin on July 1.
The scheme, which is being delivered by East Sussex County Council in partnership with Wealden District Council, Hailsham Town Council and Hellingly Parish Council, is funded jointly by developer contributions and East Sussex County Council. The work is expected to take 34 weeks to complete including a five week break for the Christmas period. Continue reading
