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March 2008

Bus advertising used in battle against rogue traders

Monday 31 March 2008

The battle against rogue traders is being stepped up with the launch of a new ‘beat the cowboys’ advertising campaign on local radio and, for the first time, on local buses.

Hold the front page – author event at Hastings Library

Friday 28 March 2008

People in the Hastings area with an interest in history and the media will be able to learn about the unique story of The Observer newspaper at an author event at Hastings Library early next month.

Deer Wardens to help injured Ashdown Forest animals

Wednesday 26 March 2008

A team of Deer Wardens will be specially trained and equipped to deal with injured animals on the roads as part of a new scheme funded by East Sussex County Council.

Fingers on buzzers for special consumer quiz

Wednesday 26 March 2008

Students from two schools in East Sussex will be battling it out next week in a local heat of a national consumer challenge quiz.

Nurseries act following nutrition survey

Wednesday 26 March 2008

A number of day-care nurseries in East Sussex have made alterations to their menus and nutritional policies following the findings of a Trading Standards survey.

Buses used in battle against rogue traders

Wednesday 26 March 2008

The battle against rogue traders is being stepped up this month with a new ‘beat the cowboys’ advertising campaign on local radio and, for the first time, on local buses.

Scrutiny committee raises alcohol concerns

Tuesday 25 March 2008

The Government should introduce tighter controls over alcohol advertising and clampdown on the mixed messages it is giving out on alcohol, according to a County Council scrutiny committee.

Local artwork goes on display

Tuesday 25 March 2008

An exhibition of artwork created by the local community will be held in Peacehaven this weekend.

Novelty lighter ban warning for local businesses

Thursday 20 March 2008

Local businesses in East Sussex are being warned to comply with a ban on the sale of novelty lighters.

No cold calling at Pevensey, Westham and Willingdon

Thursday 20 March 2008

Residents across East Sussex are saying no to doorstep callers by setting up ‘no cold calling’ zones in their areas.

East Sussex PE Enrichment Days 2008

Thursday 20 March 2008

More than 400 sporting students from secondary schools across East Sussex are expected to take part in the county’s Physical Education Enrichment Days, taking place next week.

Highways teams praised for quick response to stormy weather

Tuesday 18 March 2008

Councillor Matthew Lock, Lead Member for Transport and Environment has praised the County Council’s Highways teams for their quick response to a spate of problems caused by the recent stormy weather.

History on the move – scrutiny update for archive plans

Tuesday 18 March 2008

Plans for a new multi-million pound archive and record office for East Sussex and Brighton & Hove are progressing well.

Cannabis: the hidden risks to mental health

Tuesday 18 March 2008

Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) across East Sussex are working with a number of teenagers and young adults who’ve developed mental health problems as a result of smoking cannabis.

County Council steps in to make sure bus service continues

Monday 17 March 2008

People in Westham and Pevensey will still be able to catch the number five bus after East Sussex County Council negotiated with bus companies to continue the service.

New support for young people with severe autism

Monday 17 March 2008

Two new specialist facilities to cater for young people with severe autism are set to be created in mainstream schools in East Sussex.

Youth conference to examine the issues that matter most

Monday 17 March 2008

Issues that matter to young people in the Hastings and Rother area will be put under the spotlight at a special conference this week.

County's first Youth Waste Summit

Friday 14 March 2008

More than 100 schoolchildren from across East Sussex have shared ideas on how to reduce, re-use and recycle household waste.

County to adopt climate change strategy

Friday 14 March 2008

East Sussex County Council is to co-ordinate the work it does in the fight against global warming under a new Climate Change Strategy.

Butane gas sold illegally in Hastings

Thursday 13 March 2008

Four out of six retailers in Hastings sold butane gas lighter refills to young people under the legal age during a recent operation carried out by the County Council’s Trading Standards Service.

Get on your bike this summer

Wednesday 12 March 2008

People looking to explore East Sussex by bicycle can get all the advice and inspiration they need from the latest edition of ‘Cycling East Sussex’ – a new leaflet from East Sussex County Council.

East Sussex businesses get help to go green

Tuesday 11 March 2008

East Sussex businesses are being encouraged to attend a special free conference which will help them to increase their profits and reduce their environmental impacts.

Maternity services proposals scrutinised by health watchdog

Tuesday 11 March 2008

The future of maternity services in the Fit for the Future hospital proposals have been examined by the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Pioneering project to raise standards in Hastings gets green light

Tuesday 11 March 2008

A Birmingham school that won national acclaim for dramatically improving its students’ attainment and is now helping others to do the same is set to work with three Hastings schools in a pioneering project to drive up standards.

Births, deaths and marriages will be easier to register

Tuesday 11 March 2008

Registering a birth or death or giving notice of marriage or civil partnership will soon be easier thanks to improvements introduced by East Sussex County Council.

Domestic violence – pilot scheme a success says County

Tuesday 11 March 2008

A pilot scheme set up in July last year to give more support to victims of domestic violence through the court process is working well.

Staff excellence leads to better services for children and families

Tuesday 11 March 2008

Children and families in East Sussex are benefiting from better services thanks to the hard work, dedication and excellence of the County Council’s staff.

Priorities for young people – have we got it right?

Monday 10 March 2008

What are the most important issues for children and young people in East Sussex – that’s the question being posed to parents, carers, children and young people in the county.

The time of our lives

Monday 10 March 2008

How do you make public services work better for the over 50s? And what power do older people have to influence local decisions?

Living with Dementia

Monday 10 March 2008

Some statistics are hard to grasp. Take, for example, the rising numbers of people with dementia. Over the next twenty years, our ageing population is set to see a huge increase in people suffering from conditions such as Alzheimer’s. By 2028, an estimated 17,000 East Sussex residents will have dementia.

Parking services to become fairer

Monday 10 March 2008

Improvements to the way parking services are managed will make the system fairer, East Sussex County Council has said.

Anti-bullying work put under the spotlight

Monday 10 March 2008

Work being done across East Sussex to combat bullying has been highlighted at a conference organised by the County Council.

Cold callers frozen out at Polegate, Wadhurst and Shinewater

Wednesday 5 March 2008

Residents across East Sussex are freezing out cold callers by setting up designated ‘no cold calling’ zones in their areas.

Have your say on Hastings pavement improvements

Wednesday 5 March 2008

Residents of Hastings are being asked to comment on proposals for wider pavements and other road safety improvements along the A259 between Breeds Place and Rock-a-Nore.

Council website tops UK poll

Wednesday 5 March 2008

East Sussex County Council’s website has achieved an ‘excellent’ rating in a national survey.

Teachers, parents and pupils to get online access to school files

Tuesday 4 March 2008

Teachers, parents and pupils in East Sussex could be set to benefit from a sophisticated new Internet system that will enable them to access school information anytime, anywhere.

Childcare survey results – have we got it right?

Monday 3 March 2008

East Sussex parents have been thanked by the County Council for taking part in an extensive telephone survey which will help shape the provision of childcare in the county.

Share the Care Week – can you help care for a disabled child in East Sussex?

Monday 3 March 2008

Do you have the time and energy to give care and support to a child with special needs? If so then East Sussex County Council wants to hear from you.

Mental illness – the last great stigma

Monday 3 March 2008

Would you admit to having a mental illness? 27 years ago, Anna was diagnosed as having Manic Depression – now known as Bipolar Affective Disorder. More recently, she has been identified as suffering from Schizo-Affective Disorder. For almost three decades, she has coped with a roller coaster of severe mood swings from this potentially life-threatening condition.

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