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Press releases

April 2006

Your guide to ‘Exploring East Sussex’

Wednesday 26 April 2006

A walking event exploring the valleys of Berwick marks the launch of ‘Exploring East Sussex,’ East Sussex County Council’s summer listing of guided walks and events.

County defers decision of wastewater works at Peacehaven

Wednesday 26 April 2006

A final decision on Southern Water's application for wastewater works at Peacehaven has been deferred by East Sussex County Council.

More people parking in Lewes

Tuesday 25 April 2006

The number of people paying to park in Lewes during the last six months is up 12 per cent on the same period the year before.

One-stop-shop for children and families

Tuesday 25 April 2006

More and more families with children under five are getting their health, childcare, family support, information and training needs met through a centre near their homes.

Bus funding withdrawn

Tuesday 25 April 2006

Funding for some of the county’s least used and poorest value for money bus services has been withdrawn, following a third year of poor grant funding from government.

Willingdon set for library fun day

Tuesday 25 April 2006

People in the Willingdon area are being invited to a special fun day at their local library next month.

Consumer challenge for special pupils

Tuesday 25 April 2006

Its fingers on buzzers time for young people from East Sussex taking part in a national consumer challenge quiz.

Boost for bed and breakfasts

Monday 24 April 2006

Guesthouses and bed and breakfasts in East Sussex are being offered extra support from a joint safety and advice campaign.

Success of pilot scheme to enable carers to take a break

Wednesday 19 April 2006

Carers have been benefiting thanks to a scheme providing direct cash payments for them to take a break.

Giving older people more of a say in improving public services

Tuesday 18 April 2006

Older people in East Sussex are being given more of a say in the delivery of public services in several ways.

Nappy Birthday!

Thursday 13 April 2006

Babies born in East Sussex in the last week of April could be getting an extra birthday present – free nappies!

Hailsham traffic calming plans

Wednesday 12 April 2006

Residents in South Road, Hailsham are being asked for their views about plans to introduce traffic calming from the A22 to its junction with Western Road.

Dial 0845 60 80 193 – Your Highways Hotline

Monday 3 April 2006

Local people can report anything from a broken street light to a complaint about the state of the road just by dialing 0845 60 80 193 – the hotline to East Sussex Highways.

Rye Harbour: Top ten for bird watching

Wednesday 12 April 2006

Rye Harbour nature reserve has been named as one of the top ten sites for bird watching in the UK.

Don’t junk mail, stop it.

Wednesday 12 April 2006

Stop junk mail and help the environment by signing up for the Mailing Preference Service.

Wildlife weekend

Wednesday 12 April 2006

The county’s second Wildlife Weekend takes place on the first weekend in May featuring a series of events along the coast from Eastbourne to Rye.

Hailsham to celebrate library re-opening

Wednesday 12 April 2006

Library users in Hailsham will officially celebrate the re-opening of the town’s library this month.

Partners launch ‘book prescription’ service in Hastings

Tuesday 11 April 2006

People with mild to moderate psychological problems in the Hastings area are being offered additional support with the launch of a new book prescription service.

Positive health at Peacehaven

Monday 10 April 2006

Peacehaven Children’s and Families’ Centre is throwing open its doors this month with a free event to promote healthy living.

New centre for children and families

Thursday 6 April 2006

Families with children aged 0 – 5 yrs in Greater Hollington can now get all their health, childcare, family support and training needs met through the new Robsack Children’s Centre.

County Council helps out in independent school crisis

Wednesday 5 April 2006

East Sussex County Council is offering its help to parents and carers following the sudden closure of Newlands School, an independent school in Seaford.

Job training success at East Sussex

Wednesday 5 April 2006

People with disabilities are being helped back into the workplace thanks to a job training scheme at East Sussex County Council.

Young people celebrate success

Wednesday 5 April 2006

The fifth annual Young People’s Award Ceremony celebrated the educational, personal, community and sporting triumphs of more than 60 young people provided with care and accommodation by East Sussex County Council at the Winter Gardens in Eastbourne on Friday 31 March 2006.

Council seeks government support for extra care housing

Wednesday 5 April 2006

East Sussex County Council is leading a bid to the government for a project to provide improved care for older people and vulnerable adults in East Sussex.

Awards for young people who care

Tuesday 4 April 2006

Young people who have made an outstanding contribution to their community and maintained regular school attendance are being celebrated by the County Council.

Carlisle Parade Car Park refurbishments

Tuesday 4 April 2006

Following a recent inspection of the refurbishment of Carlisle Parade Car Park, Hastings, East Sussex County Council has announced that it is not satisfied with the resurfacing work, and has told contractors that it must be done again.

Reducing food waste costs less

Tuesday 4 April 2006

Huge discounts on home composting equipment for East Sussex residents are making it even easier for people to reduce waste and help protect the environment.

Plan for young people gets the green light

Monday 3 April 2006

The brand new Children and Young People’s Plan for East Sussex is now published. It has been agreed by a range of organisations across the county and sets out what they will do and how they will work together for children and young people.

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