My politics: Councillor Peter Jones

As Leader of the Council, I am strongly committed to improving the prosperity of the county. We are working with businesses, councils and other key partner organisations to make efficiency savings, strengthen the local economy and tackle deprivation throughout East Sussex and the South East.

We have already made great progress in revitalising and re-shaping Hastings, the county's most deprived area. We have encouraged investment and innovation and created a healthier economy with higher quality employment opportunities for local people.

We will continue to work with partners, including the private sector, to achieve our planned improvements in education, skills, business and employment opportunities, together with a better broadband and transport infrastructure.

The current and future financial situation is challenging for local government. Finding and securing additional sources of funding will be key to the success of large projects such as the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road and support for the academies programme in Hastings and Eastbourne.

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