Monday 7 February 2005
The county council scheme to improve pedestrian safety in Rye is starting work on March 9, rather than February 25.
Monday 28 February 2005
People who live and work in East Sussex are to get the chance to influence how transport develops across the county during the next five years.
Monday 28 February 2005
A two year project led by East Sussex County Council is ending on a high note because it has had a major impact on protecting the environment.
Friday 25 February 2005
East Sussex trading standards officers are supporting the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in its national campaign to have food products containing the illegal dye Sudan 1 removed from shelves and store cupboards across the county.
Friday 25 February 2005
Following an investigation by Trading Standards Officers in East Sussex, Argos has agreed to recall one of its own brand electric drills – the Challenge SDS 100W hammer drill (Catalogue number 710/5960).
Friday 25 February 2005
Three projects are on the go at East Sussex trading standards to help older people feel safer in their own homes.
Thursday 24 February 2005
Crowborough library is hosting an evening in celebration of A.E.Housman, the nineteenth century poet famous for his collection ‘A Shropshire lad’.
Thursday 24 February 2005
Residents of Hastings will soon discover how the site of their central library was transformed from a ‘no-man’s’ land to the lending centre it is today.
Wednesday 23 February 2005
East Sussex County Council is keen to get more people to take advantage of its direct payments system.
Tuesday 22 February 2005
East Sussex County Council has today agreed the lowest council tax increase for 10 years – just over 4 per cent.
Tuesday 22 February 2005
Next generation public information services have arrived in Heathfield.
Tuesday 22 February 2005
The South East England Regional Assembly has recently published the first draft of its South East Plan which sets out a development strategy for the region to 2026.
Monday 21 February 2005
Thousands of people in the South East are being quizzed to find out their views on development plans for the region which could include the building of up to 640,000 homes over the next 20 years.
Monday 21 February 2005
A half million pound programme has started across the county as part of the county council’s continuing commitment to improve road safety.
Friday 18 February 2005
A special course for looked after children at Eastbourne Central Library over half term has had such positive feedback that others could follow.
Friday 18 February 2005
The schools library service will celebrate the 10th anniversary of its Book Talk Morning in style, with award winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.
Wednesday 16 February 2005
Young people from East Sussex are celebrating following their election to the UK Youth Parliament.
Wednesday 16 February 2005
Young people from the Eastbourne and Hailsham areas will have the chance to make their views known on a variety of issues at a conference this week.
Wednesday 16 February 2005
Questionnaires will start dropping through doors in Lewes town centre soon asking residents and businesses for their views on the new parking controls in the town centre.
Tuesday 15 February 2005
East Sussex County Council is continuing its fight with the government to get more money for its residents.
Tuesday 15 February 2005
A better managed transit site for Travellers with fewer pitches at Southerham in Lewes will be proposed by county council officers next week.
Tuesday 15 February 2005
A parent has been sent to prison by Hastings Magistrates after failing to ensure her children’s regular attendance at school.
Tuesday 15 February 2005
Hollington library is set for a complete make over beginning in March, that will transform it into a library for the 21st century.
Monday 14 February 2005
East Sussex County Council has joined forces with other leading agencies to support regular walking as one of the best ways of keeping healthy.
Monday 14 February 2005
Two specialist teams providing intensive mental health care which will allow patients to be treated at home rather than in hospital have been formed by East Sussex County Council and the county’s four primary care trusts (PCTs).
Monday 14 February 2005
New electronic signs are being installed by East Sussex County Council at waste sites throughout county to hammer home the message about the importance of recycling.
Friday 11 February 2005
A new zebra crossing is being built in Buxted High Street as part of the county council’s continuing commitment to improving pedestrian safety.
Friday 11 February 2005
Residents’ concerns about speeding traffic outside their homes on the A22 have been taken on board by the county council as part of a half a million pound countywide road safety programme.
Friday 11 February 2005
People are being invited to attend next week’s important East Sussex County Council budget meeting…without having to leave their homes.
Wednesday 9 February 2005
Students from Seaford Head Community College are on their way to the regional final of young consumers of the year competition after coming top in the county.
Tuesday 8 February 2005
Election fever is gripping East Sussex but it’s not the anticipated general or county council elections that young people are talking about this week.
Tuesday 8 February 2005
Four schools and colleges in East Sussex have demonstrated their commitment to sport and gained national recognition from Sport England.
Tuesday 8 February 2005
Residents in Hastings will see the money for on street parking charges put to good use as pedestrian safety improvements go ahead in the town.
Tuesday 8 February 2005
Calling all young arts and crafts enthusiasts! Hastings Children’s Library is running it’s ‘Clever Cat’ craft session for children aged 5 and over this half-term.
Tuesday 8 February 2005
There will be drama at Peacehaven this half-term when the puppet play ‘The One-Eyed Witch and the Thieving Magpie’ comes to the library.
Tuesday 8 February 2005
An East Sussex County Council-backed organisation with an outstanding track record of getting jobs for the long-term unemployed has been rated in the top half per cent of training providers in the country.
Tuesday 8 February 2005
Broadband East Sussex’s broadband bus is off and running.
Monday 7 February 2005
Minor roadworks to allow Colonnade Road and Queens Gardens in Eastbourne to open to traffic will start on Monday 14 February.
Monday 7 February 2005
A joint project between East Sussex county council and charity Age Concern has helped older people claim nearly a quarter of a million pounds a year in benefits.
Wednesday 2 February 2005
As part of a continuing commitment to pedestrian safety, a school safety zone with traffic calming features will be built in Coppice Avenue, Willingdon.
Wednesday 2 February 2005
Pupils, parents and staff at Hawkes Farm Primary School in Hailsham and Thomas Peacocke Community College in Rye are celebrating this week after receiving a national stamp of approval.
Wednesday 2 February 2005
Proposed changes to the Waste Local Plan for East Sussex and Brighton & Hove will go out for public consultation next week.
Tuesday 1 February 2005
Walking and cycling enthusiasts will benefit from works currently underway next to the A259 between Newhaven and Bishopstone.
Tuesday 1 February 2005
More than 100 businesses have now applied for approved trader status in the county council’s Buy With Confidence scheme since its launch in September last year.
Tuesday 1 February 2005
Winners of the first stage of the Young Consumer of the Year Competition are on their way to the East Sussex final.
Tuesday 1 February 2005
Some of the best young musicians from across the county are staging a series of concerts during February and March as part of the spring season provided by East Sussex County Council’s music service.
Tuesday 1 February 2005
East Sussex County Council’s cabinet committee will recommend the lowest council tax increase for 10 years – just over 4% - when the full council meets on 22 February.
