Category Archives: Transport and Environment

High Speed Ahead?

Cllr Rupert SimmonsThe economic benefits of a high speed link between London, Hastings and Bexhill were unveiled this morning at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill.

East Sussex County Council, Hastings Borough Council, and Rother District Council commissioned a report from specialists Mott McDonald to develop the strategic economic case for extending the high speed ‘Javelin’ services from London St Pancras to Hastings and Bexhill. Continue reading

Major town centre improvement scheme begins

Cllr Carl MaynardWORK has started on a major improvement project that will improve conditions for pedestrians and buses in Eastbourne town centre.

East Sussex County Council and Eastbourne Borough Council’s multi-million pound Eastbourne Town Centre Improvement Scheme will include pavement widening and the installation of new bus stops, street furniture and street lights. Continue reading