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Record road improvement programme planned

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 →

This entry was posted in Featured, Roads, Transport and Environment on June 2, 2025 by karenb.

Work to begin on long-awaited Queensway Gateway completion

escc logoWORK to complete a new road which will help reduce congestion and open up land for much-needed employment space will begin next month.

East Sussex County Council and its contractor Balfour Beatty Living Places announced it would be delivering the final phase of the Queensway Gateway project.

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This entry was posted in Economy, General, Roads on August 21, 2024 by saffronp.

Festival of events to celebrate older people

A TWO-MONTH programme of events is taking place across East Sussex to mark the United Nations’ International Day of Older Persons on October 1.

The Full of Life festival celebrates older people in our communities, with over 50 events and activities on offer throughout September and October.

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This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, General on August 20, 2024 by saffronp.

Families reminded to claim fruit and veg payments

pregnant woman browsing fruit and vegetablesOVER 1,200 families in East Sussex are missing out on extra funds for milk, fruit and vegetables, as well as access to free vitamins.

Families are being urged to check if they are eligible for help to buy milk and food through the NHS Healthy Start initiative.

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This entry was posted in General, Public Health on August 19, 2024 by saffronp.

Creative businesses join investment support programme

escc logoTEN CREATIVE businesses from across East Sussex have been selected to join a scheme to help companies become investment ready.

The businesses, from creative sectors including film making, publishing, audio visual design, visual arts, and animation, have secured support from the Create South East Investment Readiness programme.

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This entry was posted in Business, Economy on August 15, 2024 by saffronp.

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