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Devolution and mayoral election plans move forward

LEADERS have welcomed approval of their plans to collaborate in a single strategic authority for Sussex with a directly elected mayor.

The government has agreed to move forward with a Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) and confirmed the first mayoral election will take place in May 2026.

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This entry was posted in Featured, General, Governance Services on July 17, 2025 by karenb.

Views sought on opening time proposals

The KeepA CONSULTATION has launched into proposed changes to opening times at a local archive centre.

The Keep, run as a partnership between East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and the University of Sussex, would continue to open five days a week under the proposals. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Archives on September 14, 2020 by karenb.

Plan maximises investment for economic recovery

Cllr Keith GlazierMORE than £45 million will be injected into the county’s economy to aid recovery from the impact of Covid-19.

The East Sussex Economy Recovery Plan sets out how investment will be used to support businesses hardest hit by the global pandemic over the coming years. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy on September 9, 2020 by karenb.

Website offers advice for school return

AS THE new school year is set to begin, thousands of children and young people will return to school after months away.

East Sussex County Council has launched a section on its website full of information and advice to support parents in planning for their child’s return to school. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges, Young people on September 1, 2020 by karenb.

Help at hand for crisis-hit residents

Cllr Carl MaynardRESIDENTS struggling to afford food and essentials due to the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis will continue to be given vital help.

Working with voluntary and community groups and foodbanks, East Sussex County Council has developed a range of support for those worst hit by the effects of the global pandemic. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Public Health on August 26, 2020 by karenb.

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