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Press releases

September 2004

Libraries spread the word

Thursday 30 September 2004

Consumers from across the County can now get to know their rights and learn how to deal with problem products at their local library thanks to the launch of a new network of consumer information points.

Gearing up for second cycle festival

Tuesday 28 September 2004

Plans for the second East Sussex Cycle Festival, to be held over the weekend of 9-10 July 2005 have been announced.

‘New look’ Seaside and Terminus Roads open for business

Tuesday 28 September 2004

The ‘new look’ Seaside and Terminus Roads in Eastbourne have opened for business with the County Council committed to listening to traders’ concerns

Lifting the lid on household waste

Monday 27 September 2004

What’s in your bin? East Sussex County Council needs to know so that it can improve and extend recycling services in the county.

Council tops car share league

Monday 27 September 2004

East Sussex County Council has topped a league of 93 local authorities operating car share clubs for their staff.

Highlights of wood season

Monday 27 September 2004

If you go down to the woods today…East Sussex County Council will be delighted!

Praise for library service

Friday 24 September 2004

Library services in towns and villages across East Sussex are improving.

Film premiere for gifted children

Thursday 23 September 2004

Budding young film makers will celebrate the creation of four new films during a special Gifted and Talented Children’s film premiere next month.

County plans for ‘All Our Futures’

Wednesday 22 September 2004

Over 270 people from across the County have come together at a unique event to celebrate later life and talk about what the future holds for older people in East Sussex.

Trading Standards gives confidence to consumers

Tuesday 21 September 2004

Consumers can now ‘Buy with Confidence’ thanks to a new scheme being introduced by East Sussex County Council Trading Standards.

Parking scheme officially launched

Tuesday 21 September 2004

Lewes’ new parking scheme was launched officially this week with East Sussex’s Lead Member for Transport and the Environment putting his money in the meter.

Reaching the groups that others can’t reach

Tuesday 21 September 2004

Gaining the views of hard to reach groups for a survey on community safety is the aim of crime and safety partnerships in East Sussex.

Inclusive young people’s sports festival

Monday 20 September 2004

Over 100 young people with disabilities and special needs are set to take part in a sports festival designed specially for them.

Young people invited to ‘PlaySafe’

Friday 17 September 2004

East Sussex’s young people are being invited to enter the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) Young Consumers ‘PlaySafe’ 2005 competition.

Disappointing results in spray-paint survey

Friday 17 September 2004

A survey by East Sussex Trading Standards has found that over 50% of selected shops sold spray-paint cans illegally to a 13 year old volunteer.

School attendance court cases at Hastings

Thursday 16 September 2004

Parents in the Hastings area have been prosecuted for failing to ensure their children’s regular attendance at school.

Prepared for flooding

Wednesday 15 September 2004

Flooding remains one of the most serious risks facing East Sussex so it’s important to be prepared, says Alan Smith the County’s Chief Emergency Planning Officer.

County Council officer raises hopes in Athens

Tuesday 14 September 2004

East Sussex Local Education Authority’s own Disability Awareness Officer will compete in the Paralympics in Athens, which opens on 17 September.

New parking scheme rolls out

Tuesday 14 September 2004

The new parking scheme for Lewes starts to roll out next week bringing relief to residents and visitors who have faced a continuous battle to find spaces in the town.

Prayers on the agenda

Tuesday 14 September 2004

East Sussex County Council is introducing the opportunity for a period of quiet, reflection and prayer before its council meetings.

Catapulting into a world of wood

Tuesday 14 September 2004

A reconstructed medieval catapult is just one of the highlights of this year’s WoodFair taking place at the Bentley Wildfowl and Motor Museum, 17–19 September.

More houses need more investment

Friday 10 September 2004

East Sussex County Council has hit out at proposals to build an extra 8,000 houses each year in the south east without further investment in transport, schools, health and employment.

Slow down and belt up for child safety week

Friday 10 September 2004

Residents, school children and councillors, will be working together next week to make the roads in and around Winchelsea safer for all.

County Chairman praises health staff

Thursday 9 September 2004

Staff working at the Eastbourne District General Hospital (DGH) have been praised by the Chairman of East Sussex County Council.

Council continues support for Seaford Boxing Club

Wednesday 8 September 2004

Work to help Seaford Amateur Boxing Club find an alternative venue is continuing following the decision to close the Warwick House premises on health and safety grounds.

Rethink Rubbish Bus at Hailsham

Wednesday 8 September 2004

East Sussex’s Rethink Rubbish Bus will be at Hailsham farmers market Saturday, 11 September.

New grant for people who want to make a difference

Tuesday 7 September 2004

People in East Sussex who want to make a difference to their local community are being offered cash help.

Speed limits to drop on 34 roads

Monday 6 September 2004

Thirty four roads with speed limits of 40mph are to be reduced to 30mph as part of the County Council’s commitment to drive down speed and make roads safer.

Safer crossings mean safer communities

Tuesday 7 September 2004

Residents of 10 East Sussex communities will soon be able to cross their busy local roads in safety thanks to the County Council.

County gives Eastbourne Central Library a boost

Friday 3 September 2004

People in Eastbourne can now benefit from extended opening hours at their main library in Grove Road thanks to a £30,000 cash injection from East Sussex County Council.

Broadband arrives in Hurst Green

Friday 3 September 2004

People living in the Hurst Green area can now benefit from high speed Internet access.

School attendance court cases at Lewes and Eastbourne

Wednesday 1 September 2004

Parents in East Sussex who continually fail to ensure their child’s regular attendance at school are more than likely to end up in court.

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