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Devolution and mayoral election plans move forward

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.

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This entry was posted in Featured, General, Governance Services on July 17, 2025 by karenb.

Ice warning to drivers after spate of incidents

Newgritter3DRIVERS in East Sussex are being urged to slow down in icy conditions – after a spate of incidents across the county.

As wintry weather tightened its grip, East Sussex County Council’s highways team has received numerous reports of vehicles crashing, coming off the road or overturning due to ice. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads on January 15, 2016 by karenb.

‘Check details’ warning as bus pass deadline approaches

Concessionary bus pass holders in East Sussex are being urged to make sure their details are up-to-date as the deadline for renewals approachesOLDER and disabled bus passengers are being asked to check their details are correct as the deadline approaches for bus pas renewals.

East Sussex County Council has launched an awareness campaign targeting the 60,000 concessionary bus pass holders whose pass is up for renewal in March. Continue reading →

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

Refurbishment scheme will boost Hailsham library

LibraryLIBRARY users in Hailsham will be able to benefit from an improved facility as a refurbishment programme reaches its conclusion.

The work at Hailsham Library, which begins on Monday, January 25, will see the existing single-storey extension demolished and replaced with a bright, modern replacement. Continue reading →

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

Move will create register office ‘fit for 21st century’

Cllr Chris DowlingPEOPLE in Hastings will have a new venue to register births, deaths and marriages as the town register office moves to its historic new home.

The facility will begin the move from its current setting, in the Summerfields complex in Bohemia Road, to its new base at Hastings Town Hall, on Monday, January 18. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Community Services, Registration Service on January 13, 2016 by karenb.

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