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Planning approval paves way for next phase of town scheme

escc logoWORK on the next phase of a scheme to improve Eastbourne town centre is due to begin before the autumn following planning committee approval.

East Sussex County Council’s planning committee approved a number of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) – the legal orders necessary to carry out phase 2a of the ambitious scheme designed to boost the vitality of the town centre and enhance accessibility for pedestrians and wheelchair and mobility aid users.

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This entry was posted in Economy, Featured on August 15, 2025 by saffronp.

Chance to run cafe in Seaford Library complex

Seaford Library cafeBUSINESSES are being offered the chance to bid to run the cafe at Seaford Library.

The eatery forms part of the £6 million Warwick House development, opened two years ago, which also includes a day service for older people and supported living accommodation. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business, Libraries on August 3, 2016 by karenb.

Flying the flag for Pride 2016

Pride flag 1THE rainbow flag is flying in East Sussex as council, police and fire service representatives pledge their support to this year’s Brighton Pride.

Cllr Michael Ensor, chairman of East Sussex County Council, raised the flag in a ceremony at County Hall, in Lewes, ahead of this year’s Pride celebrations, which kick off this weekend. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in General, Governance Services on August 1, 2016 by karenb.

Wartime newspapers mark anniversary of WW1 project

World War One newspaper. Scans of the Sussex Daily news from Saturday, August 1 1914.A FRESH batch of First World War newspapers has been published online to mark the second anniversary of a project commemorating East Sussex’s role in the conflict.

East Sussex County Council’s First World War project launched on August 4 2014 – the 100th anniversary of Britain’s entry into the war. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Archives, Governance Services on August 1, 2016 by karenb.

New Link Road paths offer ‘green’ access to countryside

Sign on the Greenways which run alongside Combe Valley WayA CEREMONY has been held to mark the official opening of the Greenway running alongside the new Bexhill to Hastings Link Road.

Offering a safe route for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders, the paths meander alongside the rural section of Combe Valley Way, which opened to traffic last year. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Cycling, Roads, Transport and Environment on July 29, 2016 by karenb.

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