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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.

All change – new bus fares for 2025

escc logoBUS FARES across East Sussex will continue to be lower in the new year thanks to funding from East Sussex’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

A £3 national bus fare cap was introduced on January 1, meaning the maximum fare for a single bus trip is limited to £3.

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This entry was posted in General, Transport and Environment on January 7, 2025 by saffronp.

Parents urged not to delay as primary school deadline approaches

escc logoPARENTS and carers have just 10 days left to apply for primary school places for new starters.

The application process for children due to start school in September 2025 closes on Wednesday, January 15.

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This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges on January 6, 2025 by saffronp.

Resident to pay almost £8,000 for ‘scrap yard’ breach

A HAILSHAM man who allowed scrap metal and other waste to be dumped on his property has been ordered to pay almost £8,000.

John Mallows, 74, was found guilty of breaching an Enforcement Notice in his absence by Hastings Magistrates Court on Thursday, December 19. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Waste and recycling on December 23, 2024 by karenb.

Multiply your skills with free maths courses for adults

escc logoFREE maths courses are available to adults in East Sussex to help build numeracy skills.

People aged 19 and over without a GCSE at grade C (or equivalent) in maths or who need to improve their maths skills are being reminded that innovative courses are available across the county until March 2025 to upskill maths knowledge.

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This entry was posted in Economy, General on December 19, 2024 by saffronp.

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