Category Archives: Economy

Difficult decisions ahead as council seeks to protect the most vulnerable

Cllr David ElkinTOUGH choices will have to be made as East Sussex County Council continues to manage significant funding reductions while remaining focussed on protecting the most vulnerable and driving economic growth.

The authority’s annual State of the County report, which is due to be presented to Cabinet on Tuesday, June 28, reaffirms its commitment to the council’s agreed priorities. Continue reading

Future of ‘vital’ ferry service more secure

Newhaven ferryCOUNCIL chiefs have welcomed news that the future of the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry service could be safe for a further four years.

The cross channel route has been in doubt since a French court ruled that the service must be put out to tender, following a complaint about the contract between Syndicat Mixte de Promotion de l’Activité Transmanche (SMPAT) and operator DFDS. Continue reading