Category Archives: Business

Could your ideal career start with East Sussex County Council?

Cllr David ElkinYOUNG people looking for the perfect career can find out what East Sussex County Council has to offer as the authority launches its latest search for apprentices.

Following the success of a work readiness programme earlier this year, the county council is making up to 25 spaces available on another event for young people aged 16 and over. Continue reading

County highways team offers unmissable opportunities

Cllr Rupert SimmonsYOUNG people looking for a step onto the career ladder are being offered the unique chance to work with East Sussex Highways.

Costain/CH2M, East Sussex County Council’s new highways contractor, has pledged to hire apprentices every year of its seven year contract and has announced its first ten opportunities. Continue reading

Difficult decisions ahead as council seeks to protect the most vulnerable

Cllr David ElkinTOUGH choices will have to be made as East Sussex County Council continues to manage significant funding reductions while remaining focussed on protecting the most vulnerable and driving economic growth.

The authority’s annual State of the County report, which is due to be presented to Cabinet on Tuesday, June 28, reaffirms its commitment to the council’s agreed priorities. Continue reading