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Issue 45, October 2008

Keeping you up-to-date with what's happening in East Sussex

Prize draw – family ticket to Blue Reef Aquarium, Hastings

Win a ticket for two adults and two children to Blue Reef Aquarium in Hastings. Draw closes 31 October. Subscribe to this newsletter to enter next month's competition.

Calling all budding poets

Our poetry competition launches on National Poetry Day, 9 October. This year’s theme is ’Work and Play’ and prizes include masterclasses with a local poet, book vouchers and poetry books. Find out how you can enter the poetry competition.

Have your say - Hastings federation of schools

We want to know what you think about education in Hastings, and the proposal to create a federation between Filsham Valley, Hillcrest and The Grove schools. Have your say on the Hastings federation of Filsham Valley, Hillcrest and The Grove schools. Consultation closes 20 October 2008.

Children and Young People’s Plan

Find out how we plan to help and improve the lives of children, young people and their families in our new Children and Young People's Plan 2008–2011. Go to czone – Children and Young People's Plan.

A bright future for social care

Local services to help older people in East Sussex stay healthy and independent have been judged ’good’, by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI). Find out more in our press releases section.

Planning Committee clears way for parking controls in Eastbourne

The County Council’s Planning Committee are recommending the making of two traffic orders, clearing the way for the introduction of new parking controls, including charges and a range of permits, in Eastbourne town centre. Find out more in our press releases section.

Stroke services under the spotlight

A stroke is the third most common cause of death in the UK, and the leading cause of severe disability. Yet, what level of care can stroke patients in East Sussex expect? And could it be better? Find out more in our press releases section.

Did you know?

October 18 is the RSPB’s Feed the Birds Day. Find out what you can do to help garden birds through the cold months ahead at www.rspb.org.uk/feedthebirds/.

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