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Council leaders warn of tough decision as predicted savings are revealed

COUNCIL leaders face more tough decisions if estimations of a further £90million worth of savings prove correct.

In a report on the authority’s finances cabinet members at East Sussex County Council were told that, if assumptions are right, they may need to make savings of between £70million and £90million in the three years from 2016. Watch our video with deputy leader David Elkin.

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Flag flies in East Sussex to mark Commonwealth Day

Commonwealth flag 02A ‘GLOBAL family’ bound by values of co-operation, understanding and tolerance was celebrated as East Sussex joined an international ceremony to mark Commonwealth Day.

The Commonwealth flag was raised at County Hall, in Lewes, today (MON 10) by East Sussex County Council chairman Cllr Colin Belsey (pictured) in one of more than 500 such ceremonies across the UK. Continue reading