THE PUBLIC have just two weeks left to share their views for a project aimed at reducing the effect of flooding in Eastbourne and south Wealden.
The aim of the Blue Heart project, led by East Sussex County Council, is to build a smart water level management system that warns of heavy rainfall, calculates the best response and issues flood warnings and alerts, ensuring the residents of the study area are better informed and better protected against flooding. Continue reading
HUNDREDS of solar panels are being installed on the roofs of council buildings across the county boosting ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
The project is the latest in East Sussex County Council’s efforts to reach its ambitious target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 at the latest. Continue reading
A NEW road which will improve transport links and boost Newhaven’s economy has officially opened to traffic.
The Newhaven Port Access Road is an integral part of the Newhaven Enterprise Zone, creating direct access to East Quay and allocated development land, opening up 80,000 sq m of business space and allowing the creation of new jobs. Continue reading
MILLIONS of pounds are set to be invested in climate change efforts, the county’s road network and other vital services as spending plans win the backing of councillors.
East Sussex County Council approved a £453 million budget for 2022/23 for the day-to-day provision of services and £753 million for capital investment, which includes a commitment to spend an additional £6 million to help combat climate change and £31 million to maintain and improve roads and pavements over the next decade. Continue reading
