Leaders behind the devolution bid for three of England’s strongest performing counties have outlined to Government how their plan would boost growth for the region’s residents.
Communities Minister Baroness Williams heard the proposals for how East Sussex, Surrey and West Sussex would work together to help tackle the congested road and rail network, pioneer new digital technology, close the skills gap that is holding businesses back and build new affordable homes. Continue reading
SURREY and East Sussex have joined forces to launch a paperless billing service that will save the two county councils and businesses hundreds of thousands of pounds a year.
The new electronic system, which is expected to be introduced next month, cuts costs by automating most of the invoicing and payment process. Continue reading
PLANS for a leaner county council will be discussed by leaders when they meet next week.
East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to consider proposals for how possible savings of £23million could be made in the next financial year as part of wider plans to save up to £90million by 2019. Continue reading
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to have their say on how council services are delivered in the future – amid a continued public spending squeeze.
East Sussex County Council needs to save between £70 and £90 million by 2019, starting in April next year. This saving, at least 20 per cent of the council’s resources, is the result of cuts in central Government funding and rising demand for council services. Watch our short video:
