Category Archives: Transport and Environment

Ferry route move is good news for East Sussex

Cllr Rupert SimmonsTHE FUTURE of a ‘vital’ maritime link between East Sussex and the continent has been secured after French authorities agreed to take over its operation.

The fate of the Newhaven to Dieppe route had been in doubt, with the current contract between the Syndicat Mixte de Promotion de l’Activité Transmanche (SMPAT) and operator DFDS due to expire at the end of the year. Continue reading

People in Uckfield favour 30-minute High Street parking

Cllr Claire DowlingLIMITING parking in Uckfield High Street to half an hour is the preferred choice of respondents to the latest questionnaire on a scheme to improve the town centre.

More than half of those who gave feedback favoured a 30-minute limit on parking, while a one-way system was the preferred option for managing traffic during the works. Continue reading