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Successful outdoor activity service seeks new operator

escc logoORGANISATIONS interested in taking over the running of the county’s successful outdoor activity service are being asked to come forward.

East Sussex County Council is looking at options to ensure Buzz Active can continue to grow as a centre of excellence for outdoor education and activities for children, young people and the wider community within East Sussex.

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Landowner fined for second planning notice failure

A LANDOWNER suspected of the unauthorised disposal of waste on his farm has been fined after failing to respond to a planning notice for the second time.

In July Ian Hobden, 67, of Giffords Farm, Battle Road, Dallington, pleaded guilty for failing to respond to a Planning Contravention Notice when he appeared at Hastings Magistrates’ Court. Continue reading

Cabinet warned more government help needed to avoid further cuts

A FUNDING gap of almost £13 million continues to confront East Sussex County Council following limited help in the national budget, cabinet members are being warned.

The Government’s national budget statement on 30 October signalled likely extra costs for local authorities which may cancel out the benefits of some extra funding announced at the same time. Continue reading