OPTIONS for Exceat Bridge are to be reconsidered by council leaders after unavoidable delays and planning requirements sent costs for a new two-lane bridge spiralling.
East Sussex County Council had planned to replace the aged one-lane bridge with a new two-lane bridge to remove the bottleneck, reduce journey times and improve accessibility for visitors to the area.
NINE more projects in Hastings and Rother have benefitted from Government funding designed to support training and boost employability.
The Skills Capital Fund from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), has already helped 11 projects in the area including a digital skills classroom, virtual reality healthcare training and the creation of a community carpentry studio. Continue reading
EAST Sussex County Council will spend £579.6 million on vital services after councillors agreed a budget and a Council Plan for 2025/26.
At a meeting of the full council on Tuesday, February 11, councillors voted with a majority of four to approve the proposed budget and Council Plan.
CREATIVE businesses in East Sussex will be able to access further help and advice thanks to additional Government funding.
The Government recently announced it will be extending its support for the Create South East programme until March 2026.
