SENIOR councillors in East Sussex will discuss options to save £17million from the county’s budget.
East Sussex County Council’s cabinet will meet next week to consider proposals which include raising the three per cent levy allowed by the Government to meet part of the rising cost of social care, and raising general council tax by 1.99 per cent to meet the cost of other services. Continue reading
AN EVENT is being held as part of a drive to encourage more people in East Sussex to consider putting themselves forward to be a councillor.
East Sussex County Council’s Be A Councillor campaign is aimed at giving people an insight into the role of elected members, ahead of elections being held in May 2017. Continue reading
COUNCILLORS in East Sussex will consider all options with partners as they develop plans to save a further £24 million from the county’s budget.
A report to East Sussex County Council’s cabinet shows the authority needs to save an extra £6.5 million in 2017-18 – in addition to the £17.3 million savings already planned for the year. Continue reading
INFLUENTIAL organisations across East Sussex joined together to focus on the mental health of the county.
The East Sussex Annual Assembly discussed ways to end discrimination and stigma around mental health and to support people with mental health problems. Continue reading
