Category Archives: Economy

Temporary lights to return as major project continues

escc logoTEMPORARY traffic lights will return to the A21 Sedlescombe Road North next week as work on the final phase of the Queensway Gateway Road begins.

An overnight road closure will be in place from 10pm on Sunday, June 1 to allow the traffic signals to be reinstated.  The road will reopen at 6am on Monday, June 2, at which time the lights will in operation.

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New option for Exceat to be considered

escc logoOPTIONS 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.

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More skills projects benefit from £1 million boost

BexhillNINE 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