Some good news to make the train journey more pleasant. The first upgraded Southern Class 377 train has entered passenger service. This milestone marks the first step of this £55 million train modernisation programme for Govia Thameslink Railway’s entire ‘Bombardier Electrostar’ train fleet – funded by Porterbrook, the train owner […]
Consultation launched over taxi licensing guidance in Eastbourne
People are invited to have their say about how taxi and private hire drivers are licensed across Eastbourne. Eastbourne Borough Council, which is the licensing authority for all Hackney Carriage and Private Hire applicants in the town, launched the eight-week consultation on Monday, February 1 The council has reviewed its […]
Bitcoin-Related Scam Emails
Action Fraud are warning the public to be vigilant of unsolicited emails promoting cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) investment opportunities. They’ve received over 750 reports this week about Bitcoin-related phishing emails that use fake celebrity endorsements to try and lure victims into investment scams. The links in the emails lead to fraudulent websites that are […]
Councillors welcome low crime rate in Lewes district
Lewes district remains a low crime area with an offending rate that is well below average, Cabinet councillors heard on Thursday February 4. Councillors welcomed the figures during an update on the activities and achievements of Eastbourne and Lewes Community Safety Partnership (CSP) whose key members are police, fire authority, […]
Eastbourne councillors approve council tax rise of just under 10p a week
Councillors at Eastbourne Borough Council have agreed a rise in council tax of just under 10p a week, despite Covid-19 leaving the council with a “significant shortfall” in funding. This 2% rise will enable the council to continue delivering essential services to residents and support businesses through the challenges posed […]