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SUSSEX leaders from across the region came together today for the first meeting of a new Partnership Board, marking a key milestone in the journey toward establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority for Sussex & Brighton.
The meeting focused on preparations for devolution for Sussex & Brighton, which promises to bring decision-making closer to communities and unlock new funding for locally agreed priorities. Continue reading
COUNCILS across the county are joining forces to encourage pension-age residents to check that they are not missing out on support available to them.
East Sussex County Council has teamed up with the five district and borough councils to raise awareness of Pension Credit to those who may be eligible. Continue reading
THE PUBLIC, businesses and organisations are being asked to give their views on proposals aimed at improving walking, wheeling and cycling access along a major route in East Sussex.
A five-week public consultation on a number of proposed Active Travel improvements near the A22 is now underway.
WORK has been completed on a major upgrade of public transport facilities in Uckfield town centre.
The bus station off Bell Lane now benefits from modern bus shelters with planted roofs and wireless charging points, enhanced real time information, improved street lighting and a new cycle shelter. Continue reading
AS the nights draw in, motorists in East Sussex are being urged to be #DeerAware and avoid collisions with animals on rural roads.
There are estimated to be more than 74,000 deer-related traffic collisions across the UK every year, and that risk increases during mating season which runs throughout November. Continue reading
