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Planning approval paves way for next phase of town scheme

escc logoWORK on the next phase of a scheme to improve Eastbourne town centre is due to begin before the autumn following planning committee approval.

East Sussex County Council’s planning committee approved a number of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) – the legal orders necessary to carry out phase 2a of the ambitious scheme designed to boost the vitality of the town centre and enhance accessibility for pedestrians and wheelchair and mobility aid users.

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This entry was posted in Economy, Featured on August 15, 2025 by saffronp.

Jail sentence for illegal tobacco seller

dog sitting by a box of cigarette boxes AN EASTBOURNE man has been given a custodial sentence after being caught selling counterfeit tobacco and cigarettes.

Nezar Shaban Hadi was convicted at Hove Crown Court following an investigation into his store – Little Convenience on Pevensey Road – by officers from East Sussex Trading Standards.

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This entry was posted in General, Trading Standards on March 22, 2023 by saffronp.

Drainage work to alleviate flood risk to begin

East Sussex Highways logoDRAINAGE work starting next week will help alleviate the risk of flooding on a Heathfield road.

Night-time closures will be in place from Monday, March 20, while work is carried out in Little London Road between the A265 and Pages Hill. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on March 15, 2023 by karenb.

Plans to improve bus services moving forward

BusCHEAPER fares and more bus services including new on demand bus services are on the cards for East Sussex residents as plans are fine-tuned.

East Sussex County Council is pushing ahead with its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) after receiving £41.4 million from Government. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on March 15, 2023 by karenb.

Survey will ensure best support for care leavers

YOUNG care leavers have just weeks left to give their views on the support available to help them deal with the practical and emotional challenges of becoming an adult.

The Life Beyond Care survey asks participants about their own experiences and the feedback will help East Sussex County Council shape services available in the future. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Young people on March 14, 2023 by karenb.

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