Covid-19 infections are picking up again, though not at a rate that looks like threatening Christmas. But precautions seem advisable in crowded places and on public transport, as does getting the autumn booster for those who are eligible. Meanwhile health experts have voiced concerns about the government’s vaccine policy. Text by Nick Terdre, research and graphics by Russell Hall.
Sea Change Sussex and its stalled Queensway Gateway Road project find themselves in the spotlight in another forum after East Sussex County Council’s scrutiny committee decided to put them on their work programme. Nick Terdre reports.
The Clifton Centre, as Southwater Area Community Centre has renamed itself, has just launched a Crowdfunder in support of its project to install a new lift. The centre recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. HOT’s Nick Terdre, a trustee of the centre, reports.
The number of Covid-19 infections has gone into decline after pushing upwards during most of October. But another upward surge looks possible this month as faster-growing sub-lineages of the dominant Omicron variant account for an increasing proportion of new cases. Text by Nick Terdre, research and graphics by Russell Hall.
At a time when there appears to be plenty of it around, Chris Bell of the Zoom Arts group has dedicated his latest exhibition – Beauty and Beastyness – to the depiction of the ugly side of human behaviour. He explained his thinking to Nick Terdre.
Hastings Philharmonic Choir offers a programme of baroque music in its autumn concert on 5 November, with foremost examples of the art by composers from three different countries. Nick Terdre reports.
Details released by Stagecoach of changes in its East Sussex bus network show a re-ordering of several routes and a reduction in frequency on several local services. County council funding has ensured the continuance of parts of the service for six months which otherwise would have ceased . Nick Terdre reports.
As the spotlight is turned ever more searchingly on Sea Change Sussex and its projects, the economic development company has made the startling claim that it was unaware that the Queensway Gateway Road (QGR) budget was drastically reduced in 2015. It also says it will need further funding to complete the project. Nick Terdre reports.
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