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A RECORD number of East Sussex roads will be given a new lease of life with this year’s programme of pothole-preventing work.
More than 40 miles of roads have been included in East Sussex Highways’ surface dressing programme which begins in June, more than double previous years. Continue reading
A LANDOWNER suspected of the unauthorised disposal of waste on his farm has been fined after failing to respond to a planning notice for the second time.
In July Ian Hobden, 67, of Giffords Farm, Battle Road, Dallington, pleaded guilty for failing to respond to a Planning Contravention Notice when he appeared at Hastings Magistrates’ Court. Continue reading
THE PUBLIC are being encouraged to give their views on changes to on-street parking charges across Rother.
East Sussex County Council is consulting on proposals to increase pay and display charges to manage parking demand and encourage use of more sustainable transport. Continue reading
A FUNDING gap of almost £13 million continues to confront East Sussex County Council following limited help in the national budget, cabinet members are being warned.
The Government’s national budget statement on 30 October signalled likely extra costs for local authorities which may cancel out the benefits of some extra funding announced at the same time. Continue reading
COUNCILS across the county are joining forces to encourage pension-age residents to check that they are not missing out on support available to them.
East Sussex County Council has teamed up with the five district and borough councils to raise awareness of Pension Credit to those who may be eligible. Continue reading
