News releases
THE Armed Forces flag is flying at County Hall in recognition of the commitment and dedication show by veterans, cadets, serving troops, and their families. The flag has been flying for Armed Forces Week and will mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 27, recognising the contribution made by the whole armed forces community. Cllr Victoria Carson, East Sussex County Council’s vice chairman and...
Karen Bowles Thursday, 25 June 2026
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A REPORT that will guide the council’s priorities and help councillors develop new ideas will be presented to Cabinet next week. The annual State of the County report and the accompanying report looking back at 2025/26, will give the new Cabinet the opportunity to review in detail the current position of the county council. The report will also explore the needs of residents, the policy context...
Karen Bowles Monday, 22 June 2026
Ministers have today approved East Sussex County Council’s request to raise an extra £70 million of funding, known as exceptional financial support (EFS). This measure is essential for the council to set a balanced budget for 2026/27, allowing us to continue funding essential services on which so many people in East Sussex depend. It is welcome that the government has recognised those needs and...
Karen Bowles Monday, 23 February 2026
Final agreement has been given to a £693million budget which will help deliver vital services to people across East Sussex. The approved budget relies upon Government’s agreement to allow the council to borrow an additional £70million, known as Exceptional Financial Support, necessary to balance the books. Councillors were told that Government reforms hoped to have made funding for East Sussex...
Karen Bowles Tuesday, 10 February 2026
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