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Gritters geared up in East Sussex

Gritters parked up GRITTERS will be running their routes across the county next week to ensure they are geared up for the cold winter months.

On Friday, September 19, 21 gritters will be travelling along the most heavily used roads as part of the annual Operation Snowdrop, when East Sussex Highways fine-tunes its response to wintry weather.

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This entry was posted in Featured, Roads on September 12, 2025 by saffronp.

Drop in unemployment is good news for East Sussex

Cllr Rupert SimmonsCOUNCIL chiefs have welcomed news that unemployment in East Sussex has fallen for nine consecutive months.

The latest Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) figures show the number of claimants fell to 5,252 in December 2014, compared to 7,563 in February 2014. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy on February 4, 2015 by karenb.

Inspector’s praise for Link Road site

Bexhill to Hastings Link RoadTHE Bexhill to Hastings Link Road has won fresh praise following an inspection by an independent construction body.

The project has been graded under the Considerate Constructors Scheme as exceptional in four areas – protecting the environment, safety, working with the community and valuing its workforce. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on February 2, 2015 by karenb.

Topping-out ceremony at Hailsham extra care scheme

A topping-out ceremony was held at the site of Bentley Grange, the new extra care development in HailshamA CEREMONY has been held to mark a milestone in construction of a new extra care scheme being built in Hailsham.

Bentley Grange, in Battle Road, will allow older people with care and support needs to live independently in the community. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care on January 30, 2015 by karenb.

Cash boost will create new jobs for East Sussex

Cllr Keith GlazierMORE than 1,700 jobs are expected to be created thanks to a £5.7 million funding boost for East Sussex.

New employment space and transport improvements in Bexhill, Eastbourne and Hailsham will result from the expansion of the Government’s Growth Deal scheme. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy on January 30, 2015 by karenb.

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