EAST Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey county councils will join forces to lead the call for greater powers and freedoms to be devolved to the south east.
All three council leaders have signed a letter that has been sent this week to Greg Clark – secretary of state for communities and local Government – in which they call for a meeting to discuss how to progress plans. Continue reading
BIG-hearted council workers got baking to raise money for two multiple sclerosis charities.
Staff from East Sussex County Council’s business support team raised £1,000 after giving up their time to make, buy and eat cakes and other home-made goodies. Continue reading
Plans to share resources with the aim of improving services and saving two county councils millions of pounds every year has became a reality.
East Sussex and Surrey officially launched their partnership – called orbis – covering services that include human resources, property, procurement, finance and information technology. Continue reading
ARTS and heritage community groups and businesses may well be in line for a funding boost after taking advantage of free advice.
The East Sussex Arts Partnership ran a funding advice event at The School Creative Centre, Rye, on Tuesday, March 17 to give artists, small art businesses, heritage and community groups guidance on successful bidding. Continue reading
