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Library plans on display at open days

Cllr Chris DowlingVISITORS can get a sneak peek at exciting new plans to provide Hastings with an improved and enhanced library at two open days next month.

The Brassey Institute will be open to the public on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, to enable visitors to view latest plans and talk to East Sussex County Council staff and the architect about how the building will be used. Continue reading

‘Help us shape services of the future’, says council

PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to have their say on how council services are delivered in the future – amid a continued public spending squeeze.

East Sussex County Council needs to save between £70 and £90 million by 2019, starting in April next year. This saving, at least 20 per cent of the council’s resources, is the result of cuts in central Government funding and rising demand for council services. Watch our short video:

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Cultural project funding advice there to enhance communities

Funding eventARTS and heritage community groups and businesses may well be in line for a funding boost after taking advantage of free advice.

The East Sussex Arts Partnership ran a funding advice event at The School Creative Centre, Rye, on Tuesday, March 17 to give artists, small art businesses, heritage and community groups guidance on successful bidding. Continue reading