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Press releases

May 2007

Lights, camera, recycle!

Thursday 31 May 2007

Perfoming arts students from Sussex Downs College, Lewes, have helped to make a film promoting recycling awareness to other young people in East Sussex.

Front line medical staff gives views on ‘Fit for the Future’ proposals

Wednesday 30 May 2007

Front line medical staff will give clinical evidence about proposals to child birth and associated services at the next ‘Fit for the Future’ evidence gathering session

Rye Wildlife Weekend is a great success

Wednesday 30 May 2007

Hundreds of nature lovers braved the rain this weekend to visit the many events taking place as part of this year's Rye Wildlife Weekend.

Real-time satellite system boosts bus travel

Wednesday 30 May 2007

A satellite tracking system which brings real-time information to bus passengers goes live from today in Eastbourne.

Council takes action to keep roads safe

Tuesday 29 May 2007

East Sussex County Council has successfully prosecuted a utilities company for failing to meet safety standards and having undertrained staff at a roadworks site.

Tree decision for Bexhill

Friday 25 May 2007

Bexhill residents are being asked to suggest the type of tree they would like on a roundabout in their town.

Council highlights local campaign during national Volunteers Week

Friday 25 May 2007

‘Give a little, gain a lot’ is the message as East Sussex County Council continues its volunteering campaign.

Economy, education and efficiency – Leader sets out priorities

Friday 25 May 2007

Regeneration of the local economy, raising school standards and the possibility of efficiency savings through shared council services are the main priorities for East Sussex County Council Leader, Peter Jones.

Eastbourne man is new County Chairman

Thursday 24 May 2007

Councillor Bob Lacey OBE of Eastbourne has been elected as the Chairman of East Sussex County Council.

NCP preferred for parking enforcement contract

Thursday 24 May 2007

Transport services company NCP Services has been named as the preferred firm to tackle Eastbourne's traffic problems with a five-year contract to enforce against illegal parking in the town centre.

Gaining independence through Direct Payments

Wednesday 23 May 2007

More people signed up to Direct Payments from East Sussex County Council in April than at any other time since its launch.

Moreton Centre – PCT change their plans?

Tuesday 22 May 2007

Plans for future development of the Moreton Centre, Hastings, may be changed following an announcement from Hastings and Rother Primary Care Trust.

A Rye look at wildlife

Tuesday 22 May 2007

A balloon ride, giving a birds eye view of Rye Bay, a wildlife procession of over 100 children and a giant sand maze are all part of this year's Wildlife Weekend at Rye Harbour from Friday 25 May to Bank Holiday Monday 28 May.

New drug carer group for East Sussex

Tuesday 22 May 2007

People in East Sussex who care for alcohol and drug misusers now have a new support group to turn to for help and advice.

Plans submitted for Bexhill to Hastings Link Road

Thursday 17 May 2007

Detailed proposals for a multi-million pound transport scheme are being made public following the submission of a planning application for the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road.

Eastbourne Park and Ride Study

Wednesday 16 May 2007

Employers are being asked for their opinions on whether a park and ride bus service should operate in Eastbourne.

Go-ahead signalled for £10.8m rebuild of Tideway School

Wednesday 16 May 2007

Plans for the major redevelopment of Tideway Community School in Newhaven have been given the green light by East Sussex County Council.

Sale of redundant properties will fund future projects

Monday 14 May 2007

Two properties which are being replaced and are no longer needed by East Sussex County Council will be sold off with the proceeds helping to fund future projects.

County welcomes review of countryside management

Monday 14 May 2007

County environment bosses have welcomed a detailed review of how they might develop a 'coherent master plan' to manage countryside sites.

Hundreds of children join recycling drive

Monday 14 May 2007

Hundreds of schoolchildren have joined in the effort to drive up the amount of rubbish recycled in the county.

Council plants £100,000 ‘seedcorn’ fund in East Sussex

Monday 14 May 2007

Voluntary and community groups across the county could be in line for additional cash from a new small grants fund.

Teaching Awards finalists congratulated

Monday 14 May 2007

East Sussex County Council has congratulated the teaching staff and the school that have made it through to the regional final of this year’s Teaching Awards.

Cold callers frozen out at Wannock

Friday 11 May 2007

Residents of Wannock near Polegate are giving cold callers the cold shoulder by setting up a designated ‘no cold calling’ zone in the parish.

Thieves open danger to road-users

Thursday 10 May 2007

Thieves are stealing metal grates from road drains causing a potentially fatal series of hazards for pedestrians, cyclist and motorists in East Sussex.

Libraries to welcome ‘silver surfers’

Thursday 10 May 2007

Older people who want to learn more about the basics of the Internet and email will be able to take part in computer ‘taster sessions’ in libraries this month.

Better support for victims of domestic violence

Wednesday 9 May 2007

Victims of domestic violence in East Sussex will be offered more support following a shake-up of services in the county.

Parents in the dock over school attendance

Wednesday 9 May 2007

East Sussex County Council has continued its drive to prosecute parents who ignore their child’s absence from school and fail to co-operate to resolve the problem.

Health Committee to scrutinise ‘Fit for the Future’ proposals

Wednesday 9 May 2007

A powerful committee has signalled its intention to carefully scrutinise the ‘Fit for the Future’ proposals for changes to local health services.

Council signs up to Skills for Life programme

Tuesday 8 May 2007

Staff at East Sussex County Council are being offered more training opportunities after the authority signed up to a national ‘Skills for Life’ programme.

More foster carers wanted

Friday 4 May 2007

The search is on for more foster carers in East Sussex with two events in May aimed at attracting local people into fostering.

Crowborough buses are back

Wednesday 2 May 2007

The County Council has altered a bus route to save stranded passengers.

Fingers on the buzzers for special school quiz

Wednesday 2 May 2007

Students from two special schools in East Sussex will be battling it out later this month in a local heat of a national consumer challenge quiz.

Creating a vision for Bexhill’s new high school

Wednesday 2 May 2007

A range of people with an interest in how Bexhill’s new multi-million pound high school should look and work have met to discuss a vision for the state-of-the-art facility.

History on the move

Tuesday 1 May 2007

A plan for a new multi-million pound historical resource centre to serve East Sussex and Brighton & Hove has been given a boost.

More talks over transporting pupils to church schools.

Tuesday 1 May 2007

East Sussex County Council is to have further discussion with the church authorities before reaching a decision on whether to change its policy on providing free transport to denominational schools.

County Council appoints new Director of Transport and Environment

Tuesday 1 May 2007

Rupert Clubb has been appointed as Director of Transport and Environment at East Sussex County Council.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Tuesday 1 May 2007

Budding young film makers from schools across East Sussex will be taking part in an exciting Gifted & Talented film making project this summer.

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