Author: James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI

Under the plans, all 12 of the boroughs and district councils and East and West Sussex county councils will be scrapped. An elected mayor will take on responsibility for strategic decisions on the economy, transport and infrastructure and new unitary authorities will be created to run all of the day-to-day services.Current council leaders have been thrashing out plans on how many unitary authorities there will be and which areas they will cover.Brighton and Hove is already run by a unitary city council, but it is smaller than the government wants new authorities to be.Initial plans published in January suggest the…

Metrobus, which serves East and West Sussex, will be adding more buses to its schedule between Crawley bus station and Redhill. The special services will run on the 10 and 100 routes, alongside the 200 route from Bewbush to Gatwick and the 400 from Stone Quarry to Redhill. The Christmas Day services have been provided using funding from Gatwick Airport. All four routes will also run on Boxing Day, alongside services on routes 2, 3, 4, 5 and 20. Brighton and Hove Buses will also be operating services on the 28 route between Brighton and Lewes for the first time, as…

Our BlackCore™ by Elevate product showcases true black frames against traditional brick, adding visual drama and emphasizing the home’s architectural character. With BlackCore™ by Elevate, the elegance of black windows extends beyond the exterior, creating a seamless connection between interior and exterior design. DALLAS, December 18, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower,” Steve Jobs said. Elevate Windows and Doors believes its BlackCore™ windows exemplify this philosophy. Not all black vinyl windows are created equal and Elevate’s BlackCore™, a new color option from the Elevate Inspire Series, proves it. Engineered for durability, long-lasting color, and modern performance, BlackCore™…

Some households in East Sussex have had no water on Christmas Day after supplier Southern Water experienced a problem while trying to restore service following a burst water main.Southern Water blamed “very low levels” at Fairlight reservoir, adding that the facility had “now reached its final reserves”.Areas affected included TN34, TN35, TN37 and TN38, with customers living at higher elevations more likely to be hit.The utility company said: “We’re sorry customers in Hastings may currently be experiencing low pressure and, in some cases, a temporary loss of water supply.“We understand how disruptive this can be, especially at this time of…

Average pay: £32,733 a year (Payscale) Though waste removal doesn’t sound glamorous, it’s a vital service that customers rely on to dispose of their unwanted items responsibly. You’ve got options too if you ever want to diversify. Loads of different types of waste can be removed as part of your waste removal business, though it commonly involves removing old furnishings and taking them to waste disposal facilities. First of all, choose a niche – think about whether you want to do domestic or commercial moves, such as office, as well as the items you want to specialise in. Take a…

NEED TO KNOWSabrina Carpenter released “Such a Funny Way” on streaming services on Wednesday, Dec. 24″Such a Funny Way” is a bonus track on Man’s Best Friend, which she originally unveiled in SeptemberOn Instagram, she called the song a “cathartic christmas crashout song”This year, Sabrina Carpenter is giving her fans the gift of music.On Wednesday, Dec. 24, Carpenter released “Such a Funny Way,” a bonus track on Man’s Best Friend, on streaming services and she told her followers on Instagram that it was a “thank you for such a beautiful year.”In the caption, the singer-songwriter, 26, also said the song…

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ — As winter approaches across the Gulf Coast, roofing professionals are encouraging homeowners to take a closer look at the condition of their roofs before colder temperatures, seasonal rain, and shifting weather patterns settle in. Winter may be milder in this region compared to northern states, but the combination of moisture, temperature swings, wind, and intermittent cold fronts creates conditions that can quietly weaken roofing systems if left unaddressed. Roofs across Southeast Louisiana face unique challenges throughout the year. Heat, humidity, storms, and salt-laden air all contribute to gradual wear. Winter adds another layer of strain…

A separate bath and shower allows you both to bathe at the same time. Picture: Norwich Bathrooms and Kitchens (Image: Archant) Joan Collins, Michael Cane, Sarah Michelle Geller, Melania Trump, and even Bette Davis have all been reported as saying that separate bathrooms are the key to a happy marriage. But for most of us, the dizzy heights of separate bathrooms are up there with having a chaise longue in your bedroom – in reality it would just become a glorified clothes horse in my house. There are, however, some solutions which will make your shared bathroom a more harmonious…

Darts star Charlie Manby is aiming to get his hands on the £1million main prize at the World Championship after winning his first two matches at Alexandra Palace. But the 20-year-old has been forced to carry on working at a building site during the tournament to support himself.Manby opened his World Championship campaign in mid-December as he caused a huge upset with a 3-2 victory over Cameron Menzies. That match hit the headlines after Menzies put out an on-stage firework with his bare hand and punched a table in anger three times after being dumped out of the tournament. Manby…

The city’s traffic wardens have got friends and family to donate hundreds of toys and books to their appeal for disadvantaged children this year. Several hundred toys and books have been collected by civil enforcement officers from NSL, the council’s parking enforcement partner, in recent weeks. They were collected from friends and family of the officers, as well as the officers themselves and some council colleagues. Their appeal also raised £180 for the Brightstore foodbank for families living in the Whitehawk and Hollingdean areas of the city. Lynda Nutley from NSL said: “The toy collection has been absolutely fantastic, and…