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
POLITICAL leaders in East Sussex have united to voice to David Cameron their ‘significant concerns’ over Government funding cuts.
In a letter to the Prime Minister sent on behalf of all political group leaders, East Sussex County Council leader Cllr Keith Glazier said the cuts the authority was facing would ‘significantly reduce the quality of life for many people in East Sussex’. Continue reading
SKILLS and training needed to help industries in East Sussex continue to thrive have been highlighted in a county council report.
East Sussex Sector Evidence Base looks at the nine priority industries in the county, their performance, the training currently available for these sectors and the future skill demand.
The information is being shared with business leaders, training providers and careers advisors to ensure high quality and relevant training is available for future generations. Continue reading
A STAR of one of Britain’s most popular TV shows has officially opened a revamped East Sussex athletics track.
Ian Cumming, a finalist in this year’s Great British Bake Off, dropped on Tuesday, November 24 2015 to mark the completion of the £160,000 refurbishment of the track, in Mountfield Road, Lewes. Continue reading
