Thursday 4 September 2008
News today that Eastbourne can keep its consultant-led maternity services has been warmly welcomed by members of the East Sussex Health Overview Scrutiny Committee (HOSC).
Wednesday 3 September 2008
A new chapter in the history of Rye will be written next week as the first pupils start lessons at the town’s new state-of-the-art community primary school.
Tuesday 2 September 2008
Lead Member for Transport and Environment Councillor, Matthew Lock today decided not to proceed with a referendum on pay to park charges in Eastbourne.
Tuesday 2 September 2008
Three colourful information boards have been unveiled at Bulverhythe heritage beach, Hastings by Dr Peter Marsden of the Shipwreck and Coastal Heritage Centre to help people discover the hidden story of the beach including dinosaurs and a sunken ship.
Tuesday 2 September 2008
Evidence to support the Fit for the Future referral made by the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) has now been submitted to the Secretary of State for Health, Alan Johnson.
Tuesday 2 September 2008
A new framework for the care, learning and development of children under five has come into force in East Sussex and across the country.
Monday 1 September 2008
Chase away your homework blues by enrolling for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. This is the message to young people, as an expanded network of centres accrediting the award opens in East Sussex.
Tuesday 26 August 2008
Lewes Library is celebrating its third birthday and local residents and library staff are set to mark the occasion with a special open day in September.
Tuesday 26 August 2008
East Sussex County Council Trading Standards is launching a month long 'Scamnesty' campaign asking the public to help in the fight against scams, which cost the UK an estimated £3.5 billion a year.
Tuesday 26 August 2008
Preliminary GCSE results announced on 21 August, showed the seventh consecutive year of improvement across the county with 14 schools reaching their best ever results. This year’s results also saw the highest rate of improvement in one year in both 5+ A* - C grades and 5+ A*-C grades including English and mathematics.
Monday 18 August 2008
Businesses across the county are being given an ideal opportunity to promote their products and services at an event later this year.
Friday 15 August 2008
Foster carers and their families who give short break care for disabled children have been praised for their dedication and work.
Friday 15 August 2008
East Sussex County Council has agreed to fund an extra £0.5m on road repairs this year.
Wednesday 13 August 2008
The County Council has help set up nearly one million pounds worth of school travel plans (STP) in the last five years.
Tuesday 12 August 2008
When pupils return to their village school after the summer vacation they will be able to enjoy a brand new play area built as part of a community project by EDF Energy Networks and East Sussex County Council.
Tuesday 12 August 2008
An independent monitoring report has given the Living Cliffe scheme four out of five, saying it is a "site giving a good impression and image for the industry".
Monday 11 August 2008
Over 800 people have joined Bexhill Library following the refurbishment and improvement work carried out at the library in Western Road earlier this year.
Monday 11 August 2008
Consultation on proposed traffic calming for Parkstone Road, Hastings has involved school children from William Parker school. This is the first time school children have been consulted on traffic calming in East Sussex.
Wednesday 6 August 2008
The Planning Committee today (6 August 2008) concluded that it is minded to approve Southern Water’s application but to refer it to the Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government because of its impact on the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Wednesday 6 August 2008
Employers at more than 180 businesses in East Sussex have been paid a visit by County Council welfare officers checking up on child employment in the area.
Tuesday 5 August 2008
Parents and guardians looking for ideas to keep their children occupied and happy during the long summer holidays can turn to East Sussex County Council for help.
Monday 4 August 2008
Work on the Living Cliffe scheme has been rescheduled to avoid digging up the pedestrian facilities soon after they are installed.
Monday 4 August 2008
The rain failed to dampen the spirits of hundreds of families who turned out to enjoy a special family fun day being organised by KITES, East Sussex County Council’s Family Information Service.
Monday 4 August 2008
Young people in East Sussex are being urged to bid for cash to pay for improvements to their youth clubs, centres or facilities.
Monday 4 August 2008
Foster carers and their families from across East Sussex will again be getting some VIP treatment courtesy of the Royal Air Force at this year’s Eastbourne International Air Show.
Friday 1 August 2008
A father whose daughter repeatedly failed to attend school has been given a nine-week suspended jail sentence.
Friday 1 August 2008
Work being done by the County Council and the health service in East Sussex to protect children in families where there is drug and alcohol misuse has been put in the national spotlight.
Thursday 31 July 2008
Outstanding nurseries and top childcare professionals in East Sussex have received official recognition for their achievements from the County Council.
Tuesday 29 July 2008
East Sussex County Council is acting to free up hospital beds, by pledging more support for specialist rehabilitation services.
Tuesday 29 July 2008
East Sussex County Council will be flying the rainbow flag at County Hall during Brighton Pride week in support of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual (LGBT) community.
