Category Archives: Economy

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

Newhaven community schemes completed

South Heighton: Cllr Claire Dowling with local children and members of South Heighton Parish CouncilRESIDENTS and community groups in and around Newhaven are celebrating the completion of schemes delivered through a £400,000 cash boost from the town’s energy plant.

All eight projects which were allocated East Sussex County Council funding as a result of the Newhaven Energy Recovery Facility development have now been completed. Continue reading

New tourism award for house which hosted Picasso

The fireplace in the dining room at Farleys House (pic by Tony Tree) – www.leemiller.co.ukA TOURIST attraction set in a house which hosted leading figures from the world of modern art has landed a prestigious tourist award – for the second year running.

Farleys House and Gallery in Chiddingly, near Lewes, has again been named by tourism body Visit England as one of its ‘hidden gems’ – the third time it’s received the accolade. Continue reading