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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.
THE latest section of a cycle and pedestrian route through Eastbourne has been officially opened.
The third phase of East Sussex County Council’s Horsey Way covers a 1km off-road route connecting Lottbridge Drove and Langney roundabout. Continue reading
A PUBLIC consultation on proposals to reduce the role of the county’s music service has been launched.
East Sussex County Council says the service cannot continue to fund individual and small group instrumental lessons without affecting other statutory children’s services. Continue reading
A NEW free service has been launched to help people in Sussex prepare for extreme hot weather events.
As the mercury rises, the heatAlert service sends out warnings by text, voicemail or email when a heatwave or very hot weather is forecast. Continue reading
WHEN Mick Bishop began working on the roads of East Sussex, the Beatles were in their prime, Harold Wilson was at number 10 and the England football team ruled the world.
Half a century on, Mick – now 66 – is still a valued member of the team at East Sussex Highways, but things have changed a bit over the years. Continue reading
