Category Archives: Economy

Funding scheme helps East Sussex businesses to grow

Cllr Rupert SimmonsBUSINESSES in East Sussex are being offered help to grow and create new jobs through a county council-backed funding scheme.

East Sussex Invest 4 Business Growth Funding is the latest phase of a programme which has already paid out around £4.5 million in grants and loans, helping 140 businesses and creating almost 600 jobs over the past three years. Continue reading

New link road takes shape

B2HLRA NEW road designed to boost the economy and relieve traffic congestion is taking shape.

The move to British Summer Time has enabled longer working days for contractors on the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road and the project team is hoping the road will open later this year. Continue reading