An update from the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne.

Nus Ghani, Member of Parliament for Wealden, welcomed universities, apprenticeship providers, local businesses, the emergency services, and armed forces to Hailsham Community College as part of a careers fair attended by local schools.

New figures show that the number of people in work is at a record high and wages have risen at their fastest pace in a decade. With wages continuing to increase faster than prices, more people have the security of a regular wage and can provide for their families.

An update from the Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne following news that in the last few weeks there have been a number of knife crime incidents across the country which have rightly raised public concern.

Following a landslide near Wadhurst, which has resulted in the closure of the train-line, Nusrat Ghani, MP for Wealden, urges constituents to continuously review their travel arrangements to ensure that they can reach their destination today, over the weekend, and on Monday.

This afternoon the Chancellor of the Exchequer gave an update on the country’s finances. With the Conservatives in government the UK's economy will grow more quickly than Germany's.

In the referendum campaign I voted to leave, as did a majority of Wealden residents. More importantly so did a majority of the country.

The Chairman of Wealden District Council hosted his annual Civic Reception at Herstmonceux Castle where he also presented the Community Volunteer Awards.