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EXCITING plans for a college’s multi-million pound expansion have been revealed. East Sussex College has revealed a new three-year strategy which could see a whole new site being built in Newhaven. There are also plans for new developments at the college’s campus sites in Lewes, Eastbourne and Hastings. A virtual public consultation has been launched, with college chiefs keen to hear the views of students, parents and carers, employers, community leaders and strategic partners. If successful, the college will get a £20 million investment boost from the Government. East Sussex College principal and chief executive Rebecca Conroy said: “We are extremely proud and really excited to unveil the new strategic plan for our college group.
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Watershed moment for train building in the North East as Hitachi Rail starts welding new passenger trains at its factory in the Sedgefield constituency.
Total of £110million invested in state-of-the-art train building factory, following an extra £8.5million spent creating bespoke welding and painting facilities on site.
40 new roles and extensive upskilling of staff is further evidence of Hitachi Railâs long-term commitment to the UK.
The expansion of manufacturing capabilities makes the factory globally competitive, with the capacity to export a wide range of products from metros, commuter and high-speed trains.
Hitachi Railâs investment at its County Durham factory â which now totals £110million â sees new facilities completed, allowing welding and painting to start on brand new UK passenger trains.