Your e-County monthly
Issue 21, September/October 2006
Keeping you up-to-date with what's happening in East Sussex
Prize draw - take a ride on the Bluebell Railway
Win a family ticket to one of East Sussex's top attractions. The Bluebell Railway operates steam trains throughout the year from Sheffield Park to Kingscote near East Grinstead. Entries close 31 October. Subscribe to this newsletter to enter next month's competition.
Poetry Competition 2006
Can you write a creative couplet, a super sonnet or some vibrant verse? Then enter our competition and you could win up to £100 worth of prizes. Exploring the theme of identity, entries may be in any form including text message. The competition is open to all ages and closes on 8 December 2006. Get details of how to enter our Poetry Competition 2006.
Get composting!
If you live in East Sussex you can get reduced price composters, water butts, wormeries and waste digestors. Help is also at hand from our compost doctor scheme – whether you’re just getting started or want to get the most from your existing system. Read all about how to get composting.
School admissions – apply online
If your child is starting secondary school in September 2007 you can now use our web-based school admissions system to apply for a place. Find out how to apply online.
Boost for Newhaven
Improved ferry services, more jobs and houses and better transport links for Newhaven could be the outcome of a decision made by Newhaven Port and Properties Ltd. Find out more in our press releases section.
Under 12s must have car safety seats
Children under 12 years old or less than 4 foot 5 inches tall must use car safety seats, according to a new law that came into force on 18 September. Parents risk a fine or a police caution if their children are not in the correct seat. Find out more in our press releases section.
Grants for a greener community
Schools and community groups in East Sussex who think up initiatives to reduce rubbish can get a one-off grant of up to £500. Find out more in our press releases section.
New children’s centres opening
A total of 18 new children’s centres will be opening across the county in the next two years, giving access to health services, family support, early education services and childcare for another 13,000 children. Find out more in our press releases section.
Did you know?
For zoomable, draggable maps that let you find local businesses and give you step-by-step directions to where you want to go, have a look at the Google Maps website.
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