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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.

New computers boost for libraries’ network

Cllr Chris Dowling, East Sussex County Council lead member for community services, with IT For You volunteer Danny Gallagher at Uckfield LibraryPEOPLE in East Sussex are being helped to help themselves to employment opportunities – thanks to a half a million pound upgrade of library computers.

New computer terminals have been installed at all of the county’s 24 libraries in a nine-month scheme to improve East Sussex County Council’s network of free-to-access PCs. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries on December 8, 2016 by karenb.

Countryside footbridge reopens after refurbishment

Refurbished footbridge between Vines Cross and Warbleton, near HeathfieldA FOOTBRIDGE connecting two rural villages has been refurbished in a scheme completed by East Sussex County Council.

The 50 ft long steel-framed bridge crosses a stream running through fields between Vines Cross and Warbleton, near Heathfield. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on December 5, 2016 by karenb.

‘Vital’ scheme helping people live independently

New recruits to the Support With Confidence scheme at an event in EastbourneA SCHEME which provides vital assistance to help vulnerable people live independently has welcomed its latest recruits.

Support With Confidence supports people to choose a personal assistant or care and support provider who has been vetted and approved for quality, safety and training to ensure they provide a professional and trustworthy service. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care on December 2, 2016 by karenb.

Event showcases work to boost schools’ business links

Enterprise Adviser event - representatives from Eastbourne areaTHE work of a scheme which brings businesses and education closer together has been highlighted at an event in East Sussex.

Representatives from schools and colleges across the county joined members of the Enterprise Adviser Network to share ideas and experiences. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business, Children's Services, Economy on November 30, 2016 by karenb.

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