Category Archives: Economy

Help shape future of local transport in East Sussex

Cllr Rupert SimmonsPEOPLE in East Sussex are being offered the chance to help shape how local transport in the county is developed in the years to come.

East Sussex County Council is consulting on plans for the second five-year phase of its Local Transport Plan, which sets out how it will help deliver strategic transport and infrastructure improvements to boost the county’s economy. Continue reading

High Speed Ahead?

Cllr Rupert SimmonsThe economic benefits of a high speed link between London, Hastings and Bexhill were unveiled this morning at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill.

East Sussex County Council, Hastings Borough Council, and Rother District Council commissioned a report from specialists Mott McDonald to develop the strategic economic case for extending the high speed ‘Javelin’ services from London St Pancras to Hastings and Bexhill. Continue reading