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Press releases

December 2005

Approved trader scheme nets more business

Wednesday 21 December 2005

An approved trader scheme that promotes good customer service has signed up another group of businesses.

Llama Park takes Broadband East Sussex Award

Tuesday 20 December 2005

Ashdown Forest Llama Park has been named winner of the 2005 Broadband East Sussex Business Award.

Healthcare bosses held to account

Tuesday 20 December 2005

Residents of East Sussex can be sure that health and social services bosses are operating in their best interests thanks to a powerful committee.

Hailsham library set for upgrade

Friday 16 December 2005

People in the Hailsham area can look forward to improved access and much better facilities at their local library.

Independent report says County Council is ‘improving well’

Thursday 15 December 2005

People in East Sussex are receiving good services from the County Council and the Council’s performance is ‘improving well’.

Transport plans on track

Wednesday 14 December 2005

East Sussex County Council’s transport and travel plans have been dubbed ‘good’ and have scored a whopping 84 per cent in league tables released today.

Moreton Centre extension moves one step closer

Wednesday 14 December 2005

More help for older people moves a step closer with the submission of an application for planning permission by East Sussex County Council for an extension to the Moreton Centre in St Leonards.

Thumbs up for early years

Wednesday 14 December 2005

East Sussex nurseries, pre-schools and childminders celebrated their Quality Assurance awards at an evening ceremony in Eastbourne last week.

Budget blues despite better than feared settlement

Tuesday 13 December 2005

East Sussex has received a slightly better than feared funding settlement from the Government. But it’s a long way off the mark when it comes to the amount of money the County Council should be getting to provide services.

Lifeline for special needs clubs in Lewes

Tuesday 13 December 2005

Two clubs in Lewes for 20 children and teenagers with learning difficulties have been saved from closure thanks to a deal between Southdown Housing Association and East Sussex County Council.

Watch your salt levels

Monday 12 December 2005

A survey on the amount of salt found on portions of chips bought at fish and chip shops has helped to highlight an issue of increasing concern among consumers.

Schools getting ready for snow

Friday 9 December 2005

Schools and colleges across the county are preparing for any closures or disruptions caused by bad weather this winter.

Don’t drink and drive this Christmas

Friday 9 December 2005

"You can’t calculate your alcohol limit, so don’t try”, warn Sussex Police, local organisations and companies this Christmas.

Chairman and Vice-Chairman attend Christmas concerts

Friday 9 December 2005

The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of East Sussex County Council, John Barnes and John Livings have a busy agenda this month, including a trip to Lewes Prison.

Boost for successful rural business project

Friday 9 December 2005

A local project designed to support both the rural economy and rights of way network has received a further boost with the launch of a new website.

First-rate progress for East Sussex primary pupils

Wednesday 7 December 2005

East Sussex primary pupils have been given one of the best marks for progress between Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, making the county’s schools amongst the top four county shires in England for the progress pupils make between 7 and 11 years old, and ranked 31st out of 150 local authorities in the country.

Views wanted on major building programme for older peoples' services

Wednesday 7 December 2005

Plans are being developed for a major building programme for older peoples' services in East Sussex.

Ten year waste plan is adopted

Tuesday 6 December 2005

A 10 year plan for long term, environmental waste management has been adopted by East Sussex County Council and Brighton & Hove City Council.

Library services at the touch of a button

Monday 5 December 2005

People in East Sussex can now visit their local library and jump into a world of knowledge and information – without even leaving home.

Plans to improve Seaford transport and travel

Monday 5 December 2005

Seaford is set to benefit from a long-term plan to improve transport and travel in the area.

Adult Social Care maintains one star rating

Monday 5 December 2005

Government league tables published last week show that East Sussex County Council Adult Social Care has maintained its one star rating.

Traders follow the fireworks code

Monday 5 December 2005

Businesses in East Sussex have been praised for complying with new laws on the sale of fireworks.

Three stars for Children’s Services

Thursday 1 December 2005

Government league tables published today show that children in East Sussex continue to get a good deal from the county’s education and children’s social services.

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