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July 2005

First live webcast of East Sussex Youth Orchestra

Thursday 28 July 2005

Log onto the Broadband East Sussex website and see East Sussex Youth Orchestra perform live at the LSO, St Luke’s in London.

Tackling prejudice about mental health

Wednesday 27 July 2005

A mental health road show to raise awareness and beat stigma will be travelling around Hastings and Rother during August.

A new look for Heathfield Library

Wednesday 27 July 2005

Heathfield Library is having a complete refurbishment to transform the library inside and out.

Joint action thwarts doorstep conmen

Wednesday 27 July 2005

Vigilant counter staff at NatWest Bank in Bexhill have combined with East Sussex Trading Standards to thwart an attempt to con a local resident out of money.

VE/VJ Day service of celebration

Monday 25 July 2005

East Sussex residents are invited to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of WW2.

Council signs licensing deal with Grantfinder

Tuesday 26 July 2005

East Sussex County Council has joined forces with Nottinghamshire-based company Grantfinder Ltd to market and develop its home-grown grant management program.

Summer fun at the library

Tuesday 26 July 2005

Get ready for more pirate parties as part of the libraries summer reading voyage.

Get creative at the library

Tuesday 26 July 2005

There’s lots going on at the library this summer to get children’s imaginations racing, from puppet shows to wildlife workshops and lots of arts and crafts.

Family history comes to life

Tuesday 26 July 2005

Journey back in time this summer with a family history course at Uckfield Library.

Boost for Eastbourne buses

Monday 25 July 2005

Buses in Eastbourne were today given a boost, after proposals for a new bus lane were given the go-ahead.

Hard times ahead warns council

Monday 25 July 2005

Some very difficult financial decisions are on the horizon as East Sussex County Council begins the process of planning its budget and services for the coming year and beyond.

Sharing experiences of a People’s War

Monday 25 July 2005

Success for East Sussex County Council’s bid to join the BBC People’s War project, sharing experiences of WW2 from across the country.

Seized goods go to help local organisations

Friday 22 July 2005

Local charities and organisations are benefiting from a Trading Standards clampdown on dodgy dealers.

Gilda Crescent and day services to be reviewed

Wednesday 20 July 2005

Day services for older people are to be reviewed over the next six months to make sure they are working well and providing value for money.

County Councillor elected Chairman of South East Employers

Wednesday 20 July 2005

Cllr Michael Tunwell, county councillor for Eastbourne Ratton Division, has been elected Chairman of South East Employers for the third year running.

Fresh start for Lewes day service

Wednesday 20 July 2005

Voluntary or private sector mental health practitioners will be given a chance to develop new day services at 47a Western Road in Lewes. The service will continue until a new provider is chosen.

Council renews call for infrastructure improvements

Tuesday 19 July 2005

East Sussex County Council has renewed its call for infrastructure improvements to be made to support house building plans proposed by the South East England Regional Assembly.

Deal saves disabled coach service

Tuesday 19 July 2005

A new coach service for disability groups will be commissioned from the independent sector, thanks to a deal between East Sussex County Council and the East Sussex Disability Association (ESDA).

Children’s open day at Ore Library

Monday 18 July 2005

Join the fun at Ore Library’s first children’s day as it throws open it’s doors to show what’s on offer for young people in today’s libraries.

White Rock date for young musicians

Friday 15 July 2005

Some of the best young musicians in East Sussex will be taking to the stage in Hastings at the end of this month.

Awards for young people who care

Friday 15 July 2005

Twenty one young people from across East Sussex have been presented with awards for outstanding community achievement and regular school attendance.

Voice your views

Wednesday 13 July 2005

Residents in Sidley are being asked to help shape transport improvements in their local area.

Parking review for Lewes

Wednesday 13 July 2005

Parking in Lewes has undergone a review to fine tune the scheme following its introduction in September last year.

Memories of Hastings and Uckfield at war

Wednesday 13 July 2005

Staff and clients at two East Sussex County Council community learning centres (CLCs) have shared memories of the Second World War – courtesy of 21st century technology.

Queen’s Award goes to East Sussex volunteers

Tuesday 19 July 2005

Local voluntary organisation wins The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Buy with Confidence scheme goes regional

Tuesday 12 July 2005

Nineteen local authorities across the South East are to adopt the Buy with Confidence consumer protection scheme which has been running in East Sussex for the past year.

Awards for young stars of sport

Tuesday 12 July 2005

Young people from schools across East Sussex – who could be on their way to future sporting glory – will receive special sports development awards this week.

John Vincent

Tuesday 12 July 2005

The County Council has announced the death of John Vincent, County Councillor for Pevensey and Westham. Councillor Vincent passed away yesterday (11 July 2005).

Pirates at Peacehaven Library

Tuesday 12 July 2005

From primary school to a pirate ship, Peacehaven Library is inviting children to a pirate party this summer where they will be entertained with tales of the sea.

Report provides new hope for Hailsham Market

Tuesday 12 July 2005

A newly-published report provides strong support for retaining a livestock market in Hailsham.

Teddy bears picnic at Ashdown forest

Tuesday 12 July 2005

‘If you go down to the woods today, you’ll never believe your eyes..’ The library service is inviting children and their teddy bears to a picnic and theatre production at Ashdown Forest Visitor Centre.

Pirates are taking over the libraries!

Tuesday 12 July 2005

From primary school to a pirate ship, East Sussex library service is inviting children to a pirate party this summer where they will be entertained with tales of the sea.

Crazy characters come to Bexhill Library

Tuesday 12 July 2005

Let your children’s imaginations run wild this summer at the Crazy Characters workshop, run by local author and illustrator Ed Boxall.

Set sail on the summer reading voyage!

Tuesday 12 July 2005

Calling all children – join the national reading challenge at libraries this summer holiday and collect great prizes every time you read a book!

Celebration for social care staff

Monday 11 July 2005

More than 60 East Sussex County Council social care staff received awards at a special ceremony in Uckfield Civic Centre on Wednesday July 6.

School pupils live link to Japan

Friday 8 July 2005

Parents and carers in St Leonards-on-Sea will be in for a surprise next week when they ask their children the usual question: ‘so what did you do at school today?’

Terrorist attacks in London

Thursday 7 July 2005

East Sussex County Council sends condolences to all those affected by the bombings in London and to the families of those who have died.

Rye goes back to the future

Wednesday 6 July 2005

Rye is going back to its historical roots to help safeguard its future.

Bus service review contract awarded

Wednesday 6 July 2005

A firm of consultant engineers has been chosen to put Hastings bus services under the spotlight.

Lewes Library is on the move!

Tuesday 5 July 2005

Count down to the summer opening of the new Lewes Library has begun, as final preparations for the big move get underway.

Euro-fund boost for the Port of Newhaven

Tuesday 5 July 2005

A large-scale improvement programme designed to secure the future of the Port of Newhaven is to receive Euro funding.

Transport and travel boost for Battle

Monday 4 July 2005

Congestion in Battle High Street is to be tackled as part of a long-term plan to improve transport and travel in and around Battle.

Happiness is a weekend in the Sussex countryside

Monday 4 July 2005

Whether you are cyclist or a walker, there’s something for everyone at this summer’s East Sussex Cycle and Walks Festival.

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