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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.

New track gives sporting chance to Sussex athletes

Cllr David ElkinAN athletics track in Lewes is being given a new lease of life thanks to a major refurbishment.

The 400m track, in Mountfield Road, was installed in 1999 and after years of use was in need of repair and resurfacing. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business on September 29, 2015 by karenb.

New ‘one-stop shop’ for business support

Cllr Rupert Simmons, East Sussex County Council lead member for economy, at the launch of Business East SussexBUSINESSES which want to launch or expand can benefit from a new support service launched in East Sussex.

East Sussex County Council has contracted the Let’s Do Business Group to launch Business East Sussex, which provides a single point of contact for those looking to start a new business or grow an existing company. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy on September 28, 2015 by karenb.

Paralympic star backs guide for leisure providers

i-go launch - (resized)A GUIDE helping leisure providers to create a welcoming and accessible environment for people with disabilities has won the backing of a Paralympic star.

Ben Quilter, European Judo champion and bronze medallist in the 2012 Paralympic Games, helped launched the i-go Good Practice Guide at a special event Saturday, September 19. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Young people on September 25, 2015 by karenb.

Library visitors to be given a helping hand in the digital world

WIFI smallVISITORS to Uckfield Library will be able to surf the web on their own devices thanks to the introduction of free Wi-Fi.

East Sussex County Council has signed up to a BT and Barclays initiative to bring free Wi-Fi to the community as well as offer digital support to library users. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Community Services, Libraries on September 24, 2015 by martinf.

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