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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.

New Year to bring fresh opportunities for young people

Cllr David ElkinTHE NEW Year will bring fresh opportunities for young people looking to take up apprenticeships with East Sussex County Council.

With 54 apprentices having started work with the local authority and its highways contractor, council bosses are keen to continue their drive to help young people get onto the career ladder. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business, Young people on January 12, 2017 by karenb.

Company director handed suspended prison sentence

3D_Judges_GavelA COMPANY director who duped investors into paying out thousands of pounds and refused to refund them has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

Ian Simpson, 57, of London Road, Hailsham, was given a 20 month custodial sentence, suspended for two years, when he appeared at Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday, December 21. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trading Standards on January 9, 2017 by karenb.

Trees to be removed as construction work continues

Beach.jpgTREES along a busy footpath in Eastbourne town centre are to be removed to ensure pedestrian safety during major construction work.

Work on the Eastbourne Arndale Centre extension resumes this month with hoarding being erected and the northern footpath in Terminus Road being closed. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on January 6, 2017 by karenb.

Wood burner warning for a safe and warm Christmas

County Hall webRESIDENTS looking to bring a festive feel to their homes with a wood burner this Christmas are being urged to stay safe.

East Sussex Trading Standards are encouraging people to check their wood burners before using them after they received a number of complaints about badly installed equipment. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trading Standards on December 21, 2016 by karenb.

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