A COUNCIL’S spending plans for the year ahead represent ‘a sensible approach in tough times’, a senior councillor has said. Cllr David Elkin, East Sussex County Council lead member for resources, was speaking after a meeting of the full council approved a budget which will see £18 million of savings made in the new financial year.
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Drop in unemployment is good news for East Sussex
COUNCIL chiefs have welcomed news that unemployment in East Sussex has fallen for nine consecutive months.
The latest Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) figures show the number of claimants fell to 5,252 in December 2014, compared to 7,563 in February 2014. Continue reading
Cash boost will create new jobs for East Sussex
MORE than 1,700 jobs are expected to be created thanks to a £5.7 million funding boost for East Sussex.
New employment space and transport improvements in Bexhill, Eastbourne and Hailsham will result from the expansion of the Government’s Growth Deal scheme. Continue reading
Second runway at Gatwick will boost growth, says council
THE ECONOMIC benefit an expansion of Gatwick Airport would bring to the county is an opportunity that cannot be missed, East Sussex County Council has decided.
Cabinet reiterated the council’s commitment to supporting local businesses by confirming its support for a second runway at the airport provided it comes with action to limit the impact on residents of East Sussex and to improve the county’s infrastructure. This followed a special full council meeting which also voted in favour of expansion. Continue reading