THE story of a fire which ravaged Hastings Pier 100 years ago has been retold on the latest addition to a website commemorating life in East Sussex in World War One.
Almost a century before the 2010 fire which devastated the Victorian structure, the pier suffered severe damage in a lesser-known blaze believed to have been sparked by a discarded cigarette. Continue reading
WITH just over a week until polling day council bosses are urging people to make their vote count.
Residents who have registered to vote will head to the polls on Thursday, May 4 2017 to choose who represents their community at East Sussex County Council for the next four years. Continue reading
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged not to miss out on the chance to take part in next month’s county council elections.
Anyone not currently registered to vote has until Thursday, April 13 to register to ensure they can cast their vote when the county heads to the polls on Thursday, May 4. Continue reading
A BUDGET which will see £365million spent on vital services for residents in 2017/18 has been backed by council members.
Cllr David Elkin, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for resources, presented the proposed budget to full council on Tuesday (Feb 7) as “grounded, costed and deliverable, built with strong partnerships and listening”. Continue reading
