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Press releases

January 2006

County Council supports proposal for one Primary Care Trust for East Sussex

Tuesday 31 January 2006

East Sussex County Council has strongly supported the creation of a single Primary Care Trust (PCT) for the county. It is asking partners and the public also to support this proposal as presenting the best opportunity of improving the standard of service and efficiency within the NHS locally.

County plots path to lower council tax increases

Tuesday 31 January 2006

Residents in East Sussex are being given a clear indication on how much council tax they will pay for the next four years.

Voters go to the poll in UK Youth Parliament elections

Monday 30 January 2006

Voting is due to take place next week to elect three young people from East Sussex to the UK Youth Parliament .

Property investment business warning

Friday 27 January 2006

Home sellers and estate agents in East Sussex have been warned by the County Council’s Trading Standards Service about the alleged activities of a business called Capital Funding which is known to have been active in the county.

Schools compete for Young Consumer crown

Thursday 26 January 2006

Four East Sussex schools are set to battle it out to find the county’s young consumer champions.

New help with applications for Citizenship

Wednesday 25 January 2006

People applying for British Citizenship can now get help from a local registrar after the launch of a new service.

Changes proposed for services for older people at Gilda Crescent in Polegate

Tuesday 24 January 2006

A decision on the future of Gilda Crescent, Polegate will be taken by East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet on 31 January following a comprehensive review of the services offered there.

Changes to day care services for older people

Tuesday 24 January 2006

Older people who use East Sussex County Council’s day care centres may see some changes following a decision to be taken by Cabinet on 31 January.

Adult Social Care facing huge challenges despite big cash increase

Tuesday 24 January 2006

Budget proposals before East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet will recommend an extra £7.7m more for social care services for adults next year. But these services are still likely to be hit hard due to rising costs.

Traffic plans for North Trade Road, Battle

Wednesday 18 January 2006

Residents are being asked for their views on plans to reinforce a 30mph speed limit along North Trade Road, Battle.

Birth, marriage and death certificates available online

Wednesday 18 January 2006

People who want copies of birth, marriage or death certificates can now get them at the click of a mouse.

Students decide top title in schools book award

Wednesday 18 January 2006

Students from schools across Sussex are gathering in Eastbourne this week to announce their book of the year.

County Council plays pivotal role in securing Lewes flood scheme

Friday 13 January 2006

A scheme to bolster flood defences in the centre of Lewes will go ahead following funding negotiations carried out by East Sussex County Council.

Two hundred not out for Business Support Network

Thursday 12 January 2006

A support network set up for businesses and business organisations in East Sussex is celebrating after reaching a big milestone.

Champion walkers plant prize tree

Tuesday 10 January 2006

Peasmarsh Primary School children have planted a tree they won as a prize following an outstanding number of pupils walking to school during October’s Walk to School Week.

Top marks for Council website

Tuesday 10 January 2006

A government report has confirmed East Sussex County Council’s website as one of the country’s top performers.

Traffic plans for Winchelsea Road

Monday 9 January 2006

Proposals to stop traffic using Winchelsea Road as a rat run between The Ridge and the A259 Rye Road in Hastings, will be on show on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 January.

Online applications for school starters

Thursday 5 January 2006

January is the time for parents and carers to start considering primary schools for their children, and this year, for the first time ever, parents will be able to apply online through East Sussex County Council’s website.

Tempting offer may lead to telephone bill headache

Thursday 5 January 2006

People in East Sussex are being warned to be on their guard if they receive post from a company called Studio Telecom.

Young people’s consultation goes online

Wednesday 4 January 2006

East Sussex County Council wants to know what children and young people think about services for them and what changes would make East Sussex an even better place to live in.

Adult Social Care information now available as MP3 audio files

Tuesday 3 January 2006

A range of information produced by the Adult Social Care department of East Sussex County Council has been made available on the Internet as MP3 audio files.

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