SENIOR judicial officials from China dropped in to East Sussex as part of a fact-finding visit to the UK.
The delegation of six presidents and vice presidents of courts in Gansu Province, in the north west of the country, attended a meeting of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel at County Hall, in Lewes. Continue reading
POLITICAL leaders in East Sussex have united to voice to David Cameron their ‘significant concerns’ over Government funding cuts.
In a letter to the Prime Minister sent on behalf of all political group leaders, East Sussex County Council leader Cllr Keith Glazier said the cuts the authority was facing would ‘significantly reduce the quality of life for many people in East Sussex’. Continue reading
Leaders behind the devolution bid for three of England’s strongest performing counties have outlined to Government how their plan would boost growth for the region’s residents.
Communities Minister Baroness Williams heard the proposals for how East Sussex, Surrey and West Sussex would work together to help tackle the congested road and rail network, pioneer new digital technology, close the skills gap that is holding businesses back and build new affordable homes. Continue reading
PLANS for a leaner county council will be discussed by leaders when they meet next week.
East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to consider proposals for how possible savings of £23million could be made in the next financial year as part of wider plans to save up to £90million by 2019. Continue reading
