Category Archives: Economy

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

County council pledges to create more apprenticeship opportunities

Cllr Rupert SimmonsCOUNCIL bosses have renewed their pledge to create training opportunities for young people as a successful apprenticeship campaign draws to a close.

You’re Hired East Sussex was launched by the county council in partnership with other authorities, training providers and employment services, with the aim of creating 500 apprenticeships over five months. Continue reading

Ferry route move is good news for East Sussex

Cllr Rupert SimmonsTHE FUTURE of a ‘vital’ maritime link between East Sussex and the continent has been secured after French authorities agreed to take over its operation.

The fate of the Newhaven to Dieppe route had been in doubt, with the current contract between the Syndicat Mixte de Promotion de l’Activité Transmanche (SMPAT) and operator DFDS due to expire at the end of the year. Continue reading