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Roads warning as temperatures set to plummet
GRITTERS will be out and about on the roads of East Sussex again today (Monday, January 18) as temperatures threaten to plummet to minus six degrees.
Commuters are being warned to take extra care, with temperatures starting to plummet at around 5pm, when today’s rush hour begins, and not expected to climb above zero until 9.30am tomorrow. Continue reading
National spotlight for fight against dodgy cigs
TRADING standards officers battling the trade in illegal tobacco products will receive national coverage when they feature in a BBC television programme.
The work of East Sussex Trading Standards will form part of Barely Legal Grafters, which airs on BBC Two tomorrow (Tuesday, January 19 2016) at 9pm. Continue reading
Uckfield work begins as contractor is appointed
WORK will start later this month on the next stage of a highways scheme which will improve Uckfield town centre – as a contractor is appointed to carry out the work.
Installation of new street lighting in High Street, starting on Thursday, January 21 2016, will mark the beginning of the second stage of the Uckfield Town Centre Highway Improvement Scheme, affecting High Street between Bell Lane and Church Street. Continue reading
Minister welcomes case for 3SC devolution
Leaders behind the devolution bid for three of England’s strongest performing counties have outlined to Government how their plan would boost growth for the region’s residents.
Communities Minister Baroness Williams heard the proposals for how East Sussex, Surrey and West Sussex would work together to help tackle the congested road and rail network, pioneer new digital technology, close the skills gap that is holding businesses back and build new affordable homes. Continue reading



