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Community will be at the heart of new development

Cllr David ElkinA COMMUNITY centre will be at the heart of the redevelopment of a former school site in Rye.

Following the decision to sell the former Tilling Green School site for development, East Sussex County Council ran an open bidding process earlier this year with the condition that the successful developer incorporates a community facility in its plans. Continue reading

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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