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Boost for business thanks to Victoria Place rephasing

WORK on a major town centre redevelopment has been rephased to help traders make the most of the summer season.

Fencing has been removed from the Victoria Place section of Terminus Road in Eastbourne and the construction phasing has been adjusted to improve access to businesses in the town. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Roads, Transport and Environment on July 25, 2025 by karenb.

Changes to early help services given the go ahead

Cllr Sylvia TidyCHANGES to the way support is offered to the most vulnerable families and young people in the county have been approved.

Cllr Sylvia Tidy, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for children and families approved the revised Early Help Strategy following a public consultation on plans to focus limited resources on services rather than buildings. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services on October 7, 2019 by karenb.

Town theatre to reopen by Christmas

Cllr Bill BentleyTHE curtain will rise again at an Eastbourne theatre with its new operator promising to provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Redwood Performing Arts Trust will reopen the former Underground Theatre before Christmas after striking a deal with East Sussex County Council. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries on October 2, 2019 by karenb.

Decision due on changes to early help support

Boat on beachPLANS to change the way support is offered to families and young people will be presented to council leaders on Monday, October 7 2019.

The Early Help Strategy sets out how East Sussex County Council will spend £4.4 million on early help services and safeguard support for the most vulnerable children and families. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services on September 27, 2019 by karenb.

Council’s ‘climate action’ switch to green electricity

Wind turbinesSTREET lights and council buildings in East Sussex will be powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity from next year.

The decision to switch to a new environmentally-friendly contract was taken as millions around the world took to the streets on the first day of a week-long climate change protest. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business, Transport and Environment on September 20, 2019 by karenb.

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