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Prize draw - free admission to Bewl Water

Win free admission for one vehicle to Bewl Water, the largest stretch of inland water in the south east. With waterside walks, boat rides and a woodland play area, as well as cycle hire, watersports and fly fishing, there is something for all the family. To enter click on Subscribe to this newsletter to enter next month's competition.

Find out how an East Sussex resident is saving water to beat the drought.

Summer reading game for children

Calling all children… Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to become a special reading agent. Collect your attaché case from your local library – crack codes, solve puzzles, review books and take part in all sorts of activities and events. Find out more about the Reading Mission.

On your bike

There are lots of bike-related events happening across East Sussex during our Cycle Season, which runs until 11 September. Discover the county on a guided ride, learn how to fix a puncture, have a go at a triathlon, or just sit back and enjoy the Lewes Cycle Film Festival. Read more in our 'Cycle Season brochure' (this web page has since been removed from our site).

Lewes Streets Ahead 2006

We want to know what Lewes residents think about plans to improve local roads for pedestrians and cyclists. Proposals include a pedestrian and cycle-friendly area in Cliffe High Street, improving pedestrian facilities and reducing vehicle speeds in Offham Road, and building a cycleway between Ringmer and Lewes. Find out more and have your say.

Doing business with the Council

If you run a local company and want to know more about how you can become an approved council supplier or tender for a contract, as well as what support we can offer you, read all about doing business with the Council.

New help for older people at home

A grant from the Department of Health for new technology worth nearly £1m will help older people stay independent and living in their own homes. 'Telecare' systems – sensors and alarms linked via telephone lines to a monitoring centre – should be available from the autumn. Find out more in our press releases section.

Summer fun in Hastings and St Leonards

Sports events, arts, crafts and music activities are on offer for young people in Hastings and St Leonard's this summer. Aimed at young people aged 11 and over, they are free and run from 28 July until 1 September. Find out more in our press releases section.

New home for endangered species

Water voles, bitterns and spangled button beetles are among the rare creatures that will benefit from a new wetland site being created at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Find out more in our press releases section.

Did you know?

The adventures of the cartoon character Captain Pugwash were inspired by Rye's history of smuggling.

Do you know something interesting about East Sussex that you want to share? Send us your 'did you know' and we'll publish it on the website. Email webstaff@eastsussex.gov.uk and type 'Did you know' in the subject line.