Category Archives: Transport and Environment

Climate efforts boosted by solar scheme sign-up

Cllr Nick BennettThe county council’s efforts to tackle climate change have been given a boost after more than 2,500 residents signed up to a solar panel scheme.

As part of ongoing work to cut carbon emissions, East Sussex County Council teamed up with other Sussex authorities to launch Solar Together Sussex, a group buying scheme allowing residents to buy high-quality solar panels and battery storage at a competitive price. Continue reading

£8.85million investment in crucial areas agreed

COUNCIL leaders have agreed to invest millions of pounds in tackling climate change and improving the county’s roads and pavements.

East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet agreed one-off additional funding of £8.85million in the two areas at its meeting today (November 9).

A total of £5.8million will be spent on improving road signs, lines and pavements and carrying out road patching across the county, while £3.05million will support the authority’s efforts to cut its carbon emissions.

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