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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.

Transformation of historic Lewes venue begins

Southover Grange. Credit Adam Piggott Photography WORK has started on the transformation of a 16th century manor house into a stunning venue for ceremonies and celebrations.

East Sussex County Council was granted permission to start work on the historic Southover Grange in Lewes, breathing new life into disused rooms while protecting the unique history of the building. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in History, Registration Service on May 13, 2016 by karenb.

Join the mission to create a ‘dementia-friendly’ society

Cynthia Lyons, East Sussex acting director of public healthPEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to become a ‘Dementia Friend’ to help make a difference to people with the condition.

Around 800,000 people in the UK are living with dementia – 10,000 of them in East Sussex – and that figure is set to more than double by the middle of this century. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health on May 12, 2016 by karenb.

Consultation on Alfriston bottleneck issues launches

Cllr Carl MaynardA POSSIBLE solution to the traffic issues in Alfriston will be discussed at a two-day consultation event this week.

East Sussex County Council will be asking residents and businesses for their views on options to tackle problems created by the bottleneck in the High Street. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on May 10, 2016 by karenb.

Views sought on Peacehaven school expansion plans

Nick BennettVIEWS are being sought on plans to expand a Peacehaven primary school to meet the growing demand for school places.

East Sussex County Council has launched a five week consultation on proposals to extend Meridian Community Primary School and create an additional 210 places from September 2018. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges, Young people on May 9, 2016 by karenb.

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