Your e-County monthly
Issue 37, January/February 2008
Keeping you up-to-date with what's happening in East Sussex
Prize draw – tickets to Great Dixter
We are giving away two pairs of tickets to Great Dixter house and gardens. Entries close 29 February. Subscribe to this newsletter to enter next month's competition.
A good read
January marks the start of the National Year of Reading, and National Storytelling Week runs 26 January – 2 February. Discover how to find a good read, what our book of the month is, how to set up a reading group, which famous authors come from Sussex, and more, by following the links on our books page.
Applying to primary or junior school
If your child is due to start school or move to junior school this September, you have until Monday 25 February to apply for a school place. For more details, see our going to school page.
Cabinet keeps council tax promise
The plan to keep rises in council tax down in East Sussex is on track following a recommendation by the County Council’s Cabinet. Read more in our press releases section.
New chapter for Hastings Library
The biggest boost to library services in Hastings for decades is on the cards following a recommendation to build a new library in the town. Read more in our press releases section.
New Youth Cabinet meets and sets out its agenda
The newly elected members of East Sussex’s Youth Cabinet have taken on their roles following a special celebration event. Read more in our press releases section.
County Council highly rated in national equality survey
We are one of the best employers in the country when it comes to equal opportunities for lesbian and gay people. Read more in our press releases section.
Coming next month
The winning entries from our poetry competition.
Did you know?
You can get rid of things you don’t want and find things you need, free of charge, by using Freecycle.
Send us your suggestions for more great sites. Email us at webstaff@eastsussex.gov.uk.
