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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.

Overnight closures for Crowborough road repairs

East Sussex Highways logoA SECTION of Crowborough Hill will be closed overnight for four weeks as drainage and resurfacing work is carried out.

East Sussex Highways will start repairs to the B2100 Crowborough Hill between Western Road and Osborne Road on Monday, March 6, with work continuing until Friday, March 31.

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This entry was posted in General, Roads on February 28, 2023 by saffronp.

Families urged to claim fruit and veg payments

pregnant woman browsing fruit and vegetablesPARENTS in East Sussex are missing out on extra funds for milk, fruit and vegetables.

Families are being urged to check if they are eligible for help to buy milk and food through the NHS Healthy Start initiative.

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This entry was posted in General, Public Health on February 24, 2023 by saffronp.

Help shape future health and wellbeing services

escc logoMEMBERS of the public are being encouraged to share their views on proposed changes to One You East Sussex, the integrated health and wellbeing service for people living in the county.

The council is considering changing how the service supports residents when the current contract ends in March 2024.

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This entry was posted in General, Public Health on February 23, 2023 by saffronp.

East Sussex marks anniversary of Ukraine invasion

Ukraine flag with hands clasped in front THE UKRAINIAN flag will be raised at County Hall in Lewes on Friday, February 24 in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as the county marks the anniversary of the Russian invasion.

At 11am the council will join the national one-minute silence to commemorate one year since the start of the war.

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This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, General on February 23, 2023 by saffronp.

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