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
A COUNCIL’S spending plans for the year ahead represent ‘a sensible approach in tough times’, a senior councillor has said. Cllr David Elkin, East Sussex County Council lead member for resources, was speaking after a meeting of the full council approved a budget which will see £18 million of savings made in the new financial year.
THE ECONOMIC benefit an expansion of Gatwick Airport would bring to the county is an opportunity that cannot be missed, East Sussex County Council has decided.
Cabinet reiterated the council’s commitment to supporting local businesses by confirming its support for a second runway at the airport provided it comes with action to limit the impact on residents of East Sussex and to improve the county’s infrastructure. This followed a special full council meeting which also voted in favour of expansion. Continue reading
