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Council tax increase to protect vital services approved

Cllr Keith GlazierCOUNCILLORS in East Sussex have voted to raise council tax by 3.99 per cent – to mitigate the impact on vulnerable residents of continued cuts to its funding.

The increase, equivalent to 92p a week extra for a Band D property, includes a two per cent levy, the maximum authorised by the Government, to offset some of the savings the authority must make from adult social care services. Continue reading →

Work to start on £2million Hailsham improvement scheme

Hailsham webCONSTRUCTION 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 welcomes review panel’s findings over aircraft noise

gatwick webCOUNCIL 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 →

Full steam ahead for Uckfield High Street scheme

Cllr Claire DowlingDETAILS 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 →