PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to get on their bikes and get fit this summer – and follow some simple tips to stay safe on the road.
East Sussex County Council is backing Our Bikes Our Adventure, a campaign by national cycle training body The Bikeability Trust, which urges people to grab their bike and explore the countryside. Continue reading
MAJOR road improvements could be on the way to two primary routes through East Sussex after they were identified as priorities by a regional transport body.
Schemes to improve the A259 between Brighton and Eastbourne and the A22 in Wealden feature among 10 priority schemes in the region selected by Transport for the South East. Continue reading
TWO schools and a hospital are among those winning praise for their efforts to encourage people to travel on foot, by bike and on public transport.
Eastbourne, Bexhill and Newhaven Job Centres, Bike Lab Hastings and Education Futures Trust in Hastings, Seaford Head School, Denton Primary in Newhaven, Eastbourne District General Hospital (DGH), were all recipients of an Active Access for Growth (AAfG) Award. Continue reading
PROJECTS to encourage people in Bexhill to travel on foot, by bike or on public transport have been given a cash boost.
Half a million pounds has been awarded for two schemes which will see improvements to junctions, pavements and bus stops, as well as the creation of a cycle hub at the town’s railway station. Continue reading
