ENVIRONMENTAL efforts have seen East Sussex County Council cut its carbon emissions by over 60 per cent since 2008 – equivalent to the annual energy use of more than 7,000 residents.
Whilst the achievement has helped the authority reach its ambitious 2020/21 target, work continues to become carbon neutral by 2050 at the latest.
HIGHWAYS teams have taken action to help prevent homes from further flooding after the efforts to trace the owner of a blocked culvert stalled.
Homes in Wren Close, Heathfield were flooded after torrential downpours on Sunday, July 25, with fire crews having to be called in to help. Continue reading
THE Newhaven Port Access Road opened to cyclists and pedestrians on Monday, July 26.
The new cycle path and footway runs alongside the access road and provides access to Tide Mills and the beach, as well as linking up with existing footpaths north and south of Mill Creek to create new circular walking and biking routes. Continue reading
PLANS for the second phase of a scheme to modernise and enhance Eastbourne Town Centre are set to move to the final stage.
The proposals, drawn up following consultation with residents, businesses and other stakeholders and part of the Eastbourne Town Centre Improvement Scheme, were approved by the lead member for transport and environment on Monday, July 19. Continue reading
