RESIDENTS in Rye are being advised of a large-scale exercise taking place at a chemical plant in the town to plan for a major emergency.
The emergency services, local councils, other agencies and community volunteers will be in attendance at Tradebe Chemicals Ltd, at Rye Harbour, on Tuesday, September 18 from 7pm to 9pm 2018. Continue reading
YOUNG people with special educational needs have been taking to the water at an East Sussex activity centre – thanks to a donation from local charitable organisations.
Eastbourne Round Table and the associated Eastbourne 41 club donated £1,500 for the purchase of a fleet of easy-to-use ‘sit-on’ kayaks for the Buzz Active centre at Cuckmere. Continue reading
MUCH-valued music lessons for young people across East Sussex will continue after alternative savings were identified.
Earlier in 2018, East Sussex County Council announced a consultation on proposals to remove funding for individual and small group instrumental lessons in a bid to make savings of £180,000 and balance the music service’s books. Continue reading
TRAFFIC lights and a reduced speed limit are to be trialled as part of a bid to improve road safety in a historic East Sussex village.
For years, the narrow ‘bottleneck’ in Alfriston High Street has led to vehicles mounting the footway, risking the safety of pedestrians and motorists, and striking buildings. Continue reading
