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Sussex leaders unite to launch Informal Partnership Board ahead of Mayoral Combined County Authority 

SUSSEX leaders from across the region came together today for the first meeting of a new Partnership Board, marking a key milestone in the journey toward establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority for Sussex & Brighton.

The meeting focused on preparations for devolution for Sussex & Brighton, which promises to bring decision-making closer to communities and unlock new funding for locally agreed priorities. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Governance Services on October 10, 2025 by karenb.

Last chance to register for Be A Councillor information event

escc logoPEOPLE in East Sussex wanting to find out how they can represent their community have just days left to sign up for an information session.

Those wanting to attend the Be A Councillor event and find out more about the role of elected members have until Monday, October 7 to register.

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This entry was posted in General, Governance Services on September 30, 2024 by saffronp.

Simulated oil spill part of test on Newhaven beach

AN EXERCISE to test responses to a hypothetical oil spill at sea will mean activity on Newhaven beach on Wednesday, September 25.

People near the beach may see equipment and response workers near the lifeguard hut throughout the day. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in General on September 24, 2024 by karenb.

Quit for good this Stoptober

stubbed out cigaretteSMOKERS in East Sussex are being urged to take the Stoptober challenge and join thousands of others who are committing to quitting for the month of October.

The annual national campaign encourages smokers to quit for 28 days during October, making it five times more likely they will quit for good. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in General, Public Health on September 24, 2024 by saffronp.

Daytime closure for coastal road resurfacing

RoadworksA LONG stretch of coastal road is set to be closed to traffic for five weeks while major work takes place to improve its condition.

Pett Level Road in Pett will be closed from Monday, September 30 to Friday, November 1 between Chick Hill and Smugglers End Park to enable resurfacing, hedge cutting and associated work to be carried out. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on September 20, 2024 by karenb.

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