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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.

‘Get flu jab’ warning to at-risk groups

Cynthia Lyons, East Sussex acting director of public healthPEOPLE at risk of flu and its complications are being urged to protect themselves by getting vaccinated against the infectious disease.

East Sussex County Council’s public health team is backing a national drive to encourage people to get the flu jab before the onset of winter. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health on October 8, 2015 by karenb.

Website offers contracts worth millions of pounds

Cllr David ElkinA NEW website has been launched offering businesses in East Sussex the chance to access public sector contracts worth millions of pounds.

Supply to East Sussex lists opportunities from East Sussex County Council as well a number of public sector organisations in the local area. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business, Economy on October 8, 2015 by karenb.

Music service hits the high notes with makeover

ES Music resizedTHE county’s music service has been given a fresh new look thanks to the artistic efforts of young people across East Sussex.

The revamped East Sussex Music was officially launched at a special event at the Towner gallery in Eastbourne on Tuesday, September 29. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges, Young people on October 7, 2015 by karenb.

Savings plan to be discussed by county’s Cabinet

Cllr David ElkinPLANS for a leaner county council will be discussed by leaders when they meet next week.

East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to consider proposals for how possible savings of £23million could be made in the next financial year as part of wider plans to save up to £90million by 2019.  Continue reading →

This entry was posted in General, Governance Services on October 6, 2015 by martinf.

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