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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.

Have your say on next phase of Eastbourne improvements

PEOPLE in Eastbourne are being asked for their views on the next phase of a scheme aimed at improving the town centre.

The proposals for phase two of the improvements would see installation of new public realm materials, seating, cycle parking and lighting between Bankers’ Corner and Langney Road. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on November 14, 2019 by karenb.

Be ‘fraud aware’ and help beat the scammers

Fraud Awareness Week logoPEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to be ‘fraud aware’ and help bring scammers to justice, during an awareness-raising week.

In the last six months, scores of scam reports were received in the county, but with only an estimated five per cent of incidents reported, that’s likely to be just the tip of the iceberg. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trading Standards on November 13, 2019 by karenb.

Have your say on cycling and walking scheme

PEOPLE are being asked to give their views on proposals to improve cycling and walking facilities in St Leonards.

East Sussex Highways has launched a consultation – including two public drop-in events – on the plans, which would affect roads running between Queensway and Sedlescombe Road South. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on November 12, 2019 by karenb.

Top tips to help parents support kids’ mental wellbeing

YOUNG people in East Sussex are offering their ‘top ten tips’ to help parents and carers support children’s mental health.

The guide was devised after a survey of almost 1,000 people found children, parents and carers had different ideas on what would help youngsters’ emotional wellbeing. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Young people on November 12, 2019 by karenb.

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