Four councils share legal services to save £1 million a year

Cllr David ElkinPLANS to bring together the legal operations of four South East local authorities with the aim of generating savings of £1 million annually within three years have been signed off.

Surrey County Council, Brighton and Hove City Council and East and West Sussex County Councils have given the go-ahead for what is thought to be one of local government’s biggest legal services. Continue reading

Donated books chosen by teenagers hit library shelves

Much ado1A NEW range of books chosen by teenagers, for teenagers is being added to the shelves of Newhaven and Seaford libraries thanks to a generous donation.

As part of their Prospero Project, Alfriston-based Much Ado Books raised £2,500 for the new titles by selling Christmas stockings over the festive period. Continue reading