ROADS across East Sussex have been given a new lease of life thanks to an annual highway improvement programme.
Surface dressing has been carried out on 17 sites this year, extending the life of almost 30km of road by up to 10 years at a fraction of the cost of removing and replacing the road surface. Continue reading
FUNDING from the national Local Authority Treescapes Fund will see more trees planted across the county as the council continues its efforts to address the climate emergency.
Nearly £300,000 of funding from the Forestry Commission has been awarded to the county council, following a successful joint bid with Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council for tree planting projects.
TWO new bus routes will help ensure pupils can take the bus to school in Newhaven.
East Sussex County Council has confirmed funding for two direct bus services, which will operate from September serving Seahaven Academy.
EFFORTS to reduce carbon emissions from council buildings across the county have been boosted by the latest installation of solar panels.
The Keep in Moulsecoomb became the 13th building to have panels fitted as part of East Sussex County Council’s climate emergency plan.
