Category Archives: Economy

Special praise for successful active travel projects

TWO schools and a hospital are among those winning praise for their efforts to encourage people to travel on foot, by bike and on public transport.

Eastbourne, Bexhill and Newhaven Job Centres, Bike Lab Hastings and Education Futures Trust in Hastings, Seaford Head School, Denton Primary in Newhaven, Eastbourne District General Hospital (DGH), were all recipients of an Active Access for Growth (AAfG) Award. Continue reading

First birthday celebrations for successful careers hub

COUNCIL and education leaders are celebrating a year of successes from a scheme aimed at improving careers advice and support for students across the county.

East Sussex Careers Hub launched in 2018 to link secondary schools, special schools and colleges with employers, further education providers and universities to improve aspirations enable students to learn about the world of work and make informed choices about their futures. Continue reading

Access road contractor wins industry praise

RoadworksWORK on a new road which will act as a catalyst for regeneration in Newhaven has been given the thumbs up from industry standards experts.

The progress of Newhaven Port Access Road was rated exceptional or excellent in all areas following an inspection by the Considerate Constructors Scheme, an independent not-for-profit organisation which monitors registered construction sites and companies. Continue reading