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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.

Help with healthier snacking in 2018

FAMILIES across East Sussex are being encouraged to get their New Year off to a healthy start by reducing the amount of sugar they consume.

East Sussex Public Health is supporting the latest Change4Life campaign which aims to help families choose healthier snacks. Half the sugar children consume comes from snacks and sugary drinks. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health, Young people on January 2, 2018 by karenb.

Call for recruits to help people live independently

A SCHEME helping vulnerable people in East Sussex to live independently in their own homes is appealing for new recruits.

Support with Confidence, run by East Sussex County Council, vets and approves personal assistants and other care providers for quality, training and safety. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care on December 19, 2017 by karenb.

Top marks for county’s school dinners

PRIMARY school children across the county can be sure they are sitting down for a healthy dinner after their menu was given a gold star.

East Sussex County Council’s primary school menu has been accredited with the Soil Association’s Food for Life Served Here Gold Standard. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges on December 19, 2017 by karenb.

Four-week road closure in Eastbourne

Cllr Nick BennettA ROAD in Eastbourne will be closed for four weeks for resurfacing, residents are being advised.

Rodmill Drive, which connects Kings Drive and Willingdon Road, will close on Monday, January 29 2018 for the East Sussex Highways scheme. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on December 19, 2017 by karenb.

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