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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.

Flag-raising to support Brighton Pride

Flying the flag for Pride 2017 are (from left) Cllr David Elkin, Becky Shaw, Dawn Whittaker and Laurence TaylorCOUNCIL and emergency services chiefs gathered to fly the flag to celebrate this weekend’s Brighton Pride celebrations.

The rainbow banner was hoisted aloft at County Hall, in Lewes, as East Sussex County Council marked its support for the event and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in General, Governance Services on July 31, 2017 by karenb.

Call for businesses to help boost career prospects

Open Doors visits - Students from Peacehaven Community School learn about the science behind wine-making from Richard James, at Rathfinny Wine Estate, in AlfristonBUSINESSES are being urged to throw open their doors as part of a scheme to give young people an insight into the world of work.

The Open Doors scheme is designed to raise awareness of the range of careers available in the county by giving young people a behind the scenes look at how they operate. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business, Economy, Young people on July 27, 2017 by karenb.

Businesses lead the way in developing skills

Josh Hayler, apprentice (centre, black shirt), with Hannah Hayler, Rob Muggridge and Steve Baldry from Marshall Tufflex, winner of the SELEP best small to medium enterprise in the south east region, with students from Hastings-based ARK Helenswood Academy and ARK Blacklands Primary AcademyCOMPANIES in East Sussex have been recognised for the role they play in helping young people develop skills to equip them for the world of work.

Two county businesses picked up awards at a skills showcase event organised by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP). Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business, Economy, Roads on July 26, 2017 by karenb.

County welcomes funding for the arts in East Sussex

BexhillCOUNCIL bosses have welcomed funding of nearly £12million for the arts in East Sussex.

Arts Council England has announced an £11.8million investment over four years for projects across the county. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy on July 26, 2017 by karenb.

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