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Press releases

April 2007

Lewes parking meter vandals force rise in prices

Monday 30 April 2007

Vandals who have attacked parking meters in Lewes have forced a rise in prices to recoup the costs of the damage they have caused.

Explore East Sussex this summer

Monday 30 April 2007

Nature-lovers looking to enjoy the countryside this summer can now pick up a new brochure of guided walks and environmental events.

Lewes set for French invasion

Monday 30 April 2007

People in Lewes will be able to sample a taste of France this week when the Dieppe market arrives in the town.

Children’s Trust signs up to national charter

Friday 27 April 2007

The East Sussex Children’s Trust has put pen to paper and signed up to a national disabled children’s charter.

Grants will encourage walking to school

Wednesday 25 April 2007

Children are being encouraged to walk to school – thanks to dozens of grants being awarded across the county.

Civil funerals welcomed in East Sussex

Tuesday 24 April 2007

Residents and businesses in East Sussex have welcomed a new service that offers civil funerals and remembrance ceremonies.

Helping families tackle substance abuse

Tuesday 24 April 2007

A pioneering new service in East Sussex is supporting parents with drug and alcohol problems and helping to protect the well-being of their children.

County Council to consider delaying a decision on changes to policy on transporting pupils to denominational schools.

Tuesday 24 April 2007

East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet is to be asked to delay making a decision on whether to change the council’s policy on providing free transport to denominational schools.

Rider bus price rise

Wednesday 18 April 2007

Fares on Local Rider Services in East Sussex will increase from Monday 23 April.

Bus services extended

Wednesday 18 April 2007

Three bus services linking local communities to Lewes have been given the green light to run for at least another two years.

Green finger-tips during Compost Awareness Week

Wednesday 18 April 2007

There are prizes galore for East Sussex residents to celebrate Compost Awareness Week (6 -12 May).

Council in the running for more national awards

Tuesday 17 April 2007

East Sussex County Council is in the running in two categories in a prestigious national award scheme.

Rest centre exercise hailed a success

Tuesday 17 April 2007

An exercise to test arrangements for emergency rest centres in Sussex has been hailed as a success.

A pioneering partnership

Friday 13 April 2007

EDF Energy Networks has signed a pioneering partnership with East Sussex County Council to improve all roadworks carried out by both organisations across the county.

Ashdown Forest and villages target road safety

Friday 13 April 2007

School children, residents and councillors in Forest Row are driving home the message that motorists must slow down to make the area a safer place.

'Give a little, gain a lot' - New film launches county-wide volunteer campaign

Tuesday 10 April 2007

A film featuring volunteers from around East Sussex is being used to help launch a new, county-wide campaign to raise awareness of the benefits and opportunities for volunteering.

Magicians targeted by disappearing money trick

Tuesday 10 April 2007

A fraud involving forged cheques, banking delays and money transfers has now seen an unlikely group targeted by the scammers – magicians.

Village speed summit kicks off review of limits

Tuesday 10 April 2007

Nine out of ten parish councils think 30mph limits should be the norm in villages, according to a survey by East Sussex County Council.

Access improvement work due to start at Hastings Library

Thursday 5 April 2007

Work to improve access at Hastings Central Library is due to start this month.

Students to design major ad campaign

Thursday 5 April 2007

The artwork of two design students is to appear on posters throughout the county after they were commissioned to come up with an advertising campaign to promote student travel.

Spring into your local library

Wednesday 4 April 2007

Stories and rhymetimes, crafts and other events are now taking place in County Council libraries across East Sussex.

Lead Member to visit Heathfield before decision on crossing

Tuesday 3 April 2007

The site of a proposed puffin crossing and reduced speed limit by Heathfield Community College will be visited by a group from East Sussex County Council.

Cycle path in Big Lottery bid

Tuesday 3 April 2007

The success of a bid for National Lottery money to build a cycle route between Hastings and Bexhill could be decided during a national televised vote.

Getting more young people involved in their communities

Tuesday 3 April 2007

Projects to get more young people in the county involved in activities to improve their communities have been given a £100,000 boost by East Sussex County Council.

Don’t fall into the truancy trap

Tuesday 3 April 2007

A new campaign has been launched by East Sussex County Council to reduce truancy and further improve attendance at school.

East Sussex County Council leads the way with new 14–19 diploma

Monday 2 April 2007

East Sussex schools and colleges will be piloting the innovative new vocational diplomas for 14 to 19-year-olds, it has been announced.

Xtrax wins national acclaim

Monday 2 April 2007

A project which provides help, advice, and support for young people in Hastings has come out top in a national competition celebrating the achievements of young people in making a difference in their community.

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