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Consultation on future of local government launches

RESIDENTS are being invited to take part in a consultation that will help reshape local government and how services are run in the future.

Government wants to reorganise local government so that everyone in East Sussex gets their services from just one council. This could mean the county council and district and borough councils would be replaced by a single authority. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Governance Services on May 12, 2025 by karenb.

Public asked for their views on school closures

Cllr Nick BennettA PUBLIC consultation into the closure of two Lewes Primary Schools launches this week.

Members of the public are being asked for their views on proposals to close Pells CE Primary School and Rodmell CE Primary School. The consultation opens on Friday, April 15 and runs until Friday, May 27. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges on April 14, 2016 by karenb.

Villagers asked for their views on HGV solution

Rotherfield HGVs (web)PLANS to ban some HGVs from struggling through the narrow streets of an East Sussex village will go on display later this month.

East Sussex County Council will hold two consultation events in Rotherfield on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, over proposals to stop HGVs causing gridlock and damaging buildings. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on April 14, 2016 by karenb.

Artistic addition to Seaford town centre

Transparent SeafordEYE-CATCHING artwork which will give visitors to Seaford’s town centre a comfortable place to sit has been installed.

The unique bench was specially commissioned as part of the Transparent art project, funded by Arts Council England, East Sussex County Council and Seaford Town Council. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Community Services, Libraries on April 13, 2016 by karenb.

Funding boost to youth employment prospects

Cllr Nick BennettYOUNG people in East Sussex will receive a boost to their career prospects as a result of £200,000 new funding.

Around 3,000 youngsters are expected to benefit from cash secured by East Sussex County Council on behalf of Skills East Sussex (SES), the county’s employment and skills board. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business, Children's Services, Economy, Schools and colleges, Young people on April 12, 2016 by karenb.

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