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LEADERS have welcomed approval of their plans to collaborate in a single strategic authority for Sussex with a directly elected mayor.
The government has agreed to move forward with a Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) and confirmed the first mayoral election will take place in May 2026.
CONSTRUCTION work on a £2.6million scheme aimed at easing traffic congestion and ensuring Hailsham remains a vibrant and thriving market town is set to begin on July 1.
The scheme, which is being delivered by East Sussex County Council in partnership with Wealden District Council, Hailsham Town Council and Hellingly Parish Council, is funded jointly by developer contributions and East Sussex County Council. The work is expected to take 34 weeks to complete including a five week break for the Christmas period. Continue reading
COUNCIL bosses have welcomed a report which could help alleviate the issue of aircraft noise above East Sussex.
An independent review panel, commissioned by Gatwick Airport Ltd in response to concerns raised by residents and local authorities, has made 23 recommendations to the aviation industry – 20 of which could be implemented within just 12 months. Continue reading
DETAILS have been announced for the next stage of the highways scheme to improve Uckfield town centre.
Highway improvement work will begin in earnest next month as part of the second stage of the Uckfield Town Centre Highway Improvement Scheme, while details of traffic management arrangements for the town during the work have also been confirmed. Continue reading
A COUNCIL has pledged to provide a more ‘joined-up’ approach to support the estimated 17,000 young carers in East Sussex.
East Sussex County Council has launched a new ‘working together’ policy aimed at ensuring young carers and their families get the support they need, regardless of how they come into contact with the authority. Continue reading
