Friday 10 October 2008
A fabulous art and craft exhibition has opened its doors to the public, to mark World Mental Health Day on 10 October, 2008.
Thursday 9 October 2008
Hastings and the eastern part of the county are to keep their existing fast rush hour services to and from Cannon Street, and will actually gain a fast train to and from Charing Cross.
Thursday 9 October 2008
The shortlist for a top book award in East Sussex has been revealed.
Wednesday 8 October 2008
Two new traffic calming schemes have been approved for Elphinstone Road and Parkstone Road in Hastings.
Wednesday 8 October 2008
A new partnership between East Sussex County Council and the charity ChildLine will create a ground-breaking peer support programme in the county’s schools.
Tuesday 7 October 2008
Businesses in East Sussex trying to navigate their way through the current economic storms can get additional support to help keep them afloat.
Tuesday 7 October 2008
A show that promotes local produce and honest and reliable East Sussex businesses has proved to be a big hit.
Tuesday 7 October 2008
A purpose-built development of studio flats has opened in Cacklebury Close, Hailsham, for people with learning disabilities.
Monday 6 October 2008
A new computer system that will revolutionise learning is being introduced into schools across East Sussex.
Thursday 2 October 2008
“When I first came to live with my foster carer she gave me a big hug and said that everything was going to be okay… I love her so much, it’s so hard to put into words, but she’s just such an amazing, fantastic person.”
Thursday 2 October 2008
A finished project designed by pupils to transform part of their school grounds has been unveiled this week.
Thursday 2 October 2008
A leading county councillor uncovered examples of Victorian and wartime Britain at a special open day this week (30 September).
Wednesday 1 October 2008
It has been another successful year for East Sussex County Council in its role as a corporate parent, according to the Council’s Director of Children’s Services.
Tuesday 30 September 2008
The call is going out to budding poets across East Sussex to take part in a competition to help celebrate National Poetry Day (9 October).
Tuesday 30 September 2008
Pirate fever is spreading across East Sussex as parents and carers and babies and toddlers prepare for fun events in libraries around National Bookstart Day 2008 on 10 October.
Tuesday 30 September 2008
Getting to school has a global dimension this month (October) as schools are invited to sign up for a competition marking International Walk to School Month.
Tuesday 30 September 2008
A project which used ‘pester power’ to get the waste reduction message across in towns and villages throughout East Sussex has been highly commended in the 2008 Valpak Awards.
Friday 26 September 2008
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).
Wednesday 24 September 2008
Three firms have today been short-listed for the £39m ‘Age Well’ project to build a set of specialist residential services across East Sussex. Now, as the tender process continues, local children are being asked to help design the gardens.
Wednesday 24 September 2008
A pioneering pilot project linking primary schools in East Sussex with independent schools in the county is set to be launched.
Tuesday 23 September 2008
The County Council’s Planning Committee decided yesterday (22 September 2008) to recommend 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.
Monday 22 September 2008
Plans for the new multi-million pound school for Bexhill have been given the go-ahead by planners this week.
Friday 19 September 2008
East Sussex County Council has been informed by the Department for Transport that Transport Minister, Rosie Winterton, has signed the order granting the County Council Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE) powers in Eastbourne. The order will now be laid before Parliament and is due to come into effect on 13 October.
Thursday 18 September 2008
Thousands of East Sussex residents will soon have the chance to give their views about public services and the quality of life in their local area.
Wednesday 17 September 2008
Young people with disabilities and special needs have been taking part in a sports festival being held in East Sussex.
Wednesday 17 September 2008
People will be able to enjoy a large array of exhibitions, demonstrations and shows at the Local Life Show in Eastbourne next month.
Wednesday 17 September 2008
A £3.9m school repair and improvement programme has been given a boost with a successful summer of work carried out by East Sussex County Council.
Tuesday 16 September 2008
Young people across East Sussex will be better informed about the county’s Youth Cabinet and what it is doing thanks to its new MySpace web pages.
Monday 15 September 2008
What do you do if you think your child is being bullied? Who can you turn to for help and support? These questions and more are being answered in a new leaflet from East Sussex County Council.
Monday 15 September 2008
Children in East Sussex will be learning the dangers of littering from a stage show touring 40 primary schools throughout September and October.