Monday 1 December 2008
People battling against drug and alcohol misuse are being given extra housing support to help them live independently and prevent homelessness.
Monday 1 December 2008
The human toll of scams and other rip-off schemes has been revealed following a month-long ‘Scamnesty’ campaign carried out by East Sussex County Council.
Monday 1 December 2008
A huge milestone in the development of a brand new state-of-the-art new high school for Bexhill will be reached on Wednesday 3 December when an official ground-breaking ceremony will make the start of construction work.
Monday 1 December 2008
A landowner who illegally dumped more than 65 tonnes of waste in Hastings will have to foot the bill, after East Sussex County Council decided to take direct action to clear it.
Friday 28 November 2008
East Sussex County Council has been awarded two stars for its provision of adult social care, after a review by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI).
Wednesday 26 November 2008
People in East Sussex are being warned that the text message telling them they have a parcel to collect may not be the wonderful Christmas present they are hoping to receive.
Tuesday 25 November 2008
Families in Lewes are set to benefit from the creation of new facilities aimed at supporting young children and their families – the Lewes Children’s Centre at the YMCA.
Tuesday 25 November 2008
Plans for two new academies in Hastings have moved another step forward after East Sussex County Council agreed outline proposals for the two new schools as the basis for consultation.
Monday 24 November 2008
Children and their parents and carers are being invited to get into the Christmas spirit next month with a visit to their local library.
Friday 21 November 2008
An Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) at Newhaven has been given the final go-ahead, after the last legal challenge against it was dismissed.
Tuesday 18 November 2008
More children will be able to walk to school, thanks to thousands of pounds worth of grants being awarded to schools across the county.
Tuesday 18 November 2008
Pupils and teachers from St Peter’s school, Chailey, joined local councillors to celebrate a new puffin crossing near their school.
Monday 17 November 2008
Over 50 gritter drivers are now on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to protect the roads in East Sussex against severe winter weather. Over the summer, six new gritters have been brought in to replace older vehicles in the fleet which will grit over 840 miles of the busiest roads.
Monday 17 November 2008
Two East Sussex County Council projects, designed to encourage schools and community groups to waste less and recycle more, have received prestigious Green Apple Awards.
Monday 17 November 2008
Did you know, for every three bags of food brought back from the shops, one ends up in the bin?
Monday 17 November 2008
East Sussex County Council is looking for volunteers to join an influential group that works to improve public access to the county’s countryside.
Monday 17 November 2008
Pupils at schools across East Sussex will be getting creative and artistic for a competition being held as part of national Anti-Bullying Week this week.
Monday 17 November 2008
De-iced your car yet this winter? Well, we might not be in the deep freeze yet – but one thing is for certain: it’s definitely on its way!
Thursday 13 November 2008
A group set up in Lewes to support the work of East Sussex County Council’s Record Office is celebrating nearly 30 years of achievement.
Thursday 13 November 2008
A national campaign to get people to shop wisely and know their rights this Christmas is being supported by East Sussex County Council.
Wednesday 12 November 2008
A new pedestrian zone and new access arrangements for traffic now take effect in Cliffe High Street, following Southern Gas Networks' completion of their streetworks in time for Bonfire Night.
Wednesday 12 November 2008
If you drink and drive this Christmas, you could be giving a family the worst ever Christmas gift.
Monday 10 November 2008
The East Sussex Compact Steering Group, led by the County Council, has received a national excellence award for its work towards improving the relationship between public authorities and the voluntary and community sector.
Monday 10 November 2008
Children in primary schools and an orphanage in Kenya are benefiting from funds raised by staff at East Sussex County Council and by the direct help of one Council worker in particular.
Monday 10 November 2008
The search is on for more foster carers in East Sussex with two events aimed at encouraging local people to think about fostering young people aged between 11 and 17 years old.
Monday 10 November 2008
Have you ever wondered how you could help your community to be a safer place to live and work?
Monday 10 November 2008
Pupils from Guestling-Bradshaw Primary School in Hastings have taken over the office of the Children’s Commissioner as part of a national event to encourage young people to get involved in decision making.
Monday 10 November 2008
Pupils and staff at an East Sussex infant school are celebrating this week after winning a top national award for excellence in ICT (information and communication technology).
Monday 10 November 2008
East Sussex residents who are considering adopting a child should come along to a special event being organised by East Sussex County Council this week.
Thursday 6 November 2008
An East Sussex special school has become the first in the county to achieve a top accreditation from the National Autistic Society.
