Category Archives: Economy

Event helps young people decide on apprenticeships

Cllr Rupert SimmonsYOUNG people wanting to get on the first rung of the career ladder are being given the chance to find out if apprenticeships with East Sussex County Council are right for them.

The authority is offering up to 25 young people aged 16 and over a place on its three day work readiness programme which runs from Monday, October 19. Continue reading

Detection dog’s discovery lands illegal tobacco traders in court

tobacco dogTHE HIGHLY trained nose of a detection dog led to the discovery of illegal tobacco and the successful prosecution of two men.

With the help of the tobacco detection dog, Trading Standards officers from East Sussex County Council uncovered illegal tobacco products in Robertson Supermarket in Robertson Street, Hastings, in December last year, and at Fazarna in London Road, St Leonards, in February this year. Continue reading

Three southern counties bid for new powers

40-Keith-Glazier.jpgA bid to boost productivity and economic growth in three of England’s strongest performing counties was today submitted to Government.

The partners in the Three Southern Counties (3SC), (East Sussex, Surrey and West Sussex) aim to take greater control over their road and rail network, provide confidence in housing delivery, pioneer new digital technology and launch University Enterprise Zones to support high-tech businesses. Continue reading