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Press releases – April 2008

Planning made easy

Wednesday 30 April 2008

Looking at planning applications just became easier – after East Sussex County Council launched a new online facility.

Bexhill Library to re-open

Tuesday 29 April 2008

Bexhill Library re-opens its doors to customers on Saturday 3 May after the completion of major improvement and refurbishment works.

Thousands of children to benefit from new dedicated services

Tuesday 29 April 2008

East Sussex County Council is celebrating the successful progress of its plans to deliver Children’s Centre services to thousands of children across the county.

Day care – but not as you know it!

Tuesday 29 April 2008

Exciting new opportunities for day care in East Sussex are being discussed at the Council's next cabinet meeting on 6 May.

Under the radar

Monday 28 April 2008

The annual cost of mental ill health to businesses in the UK is as much as £9 billion in salary – not to speak of lost time and productivity. Yet despite this huge financial impact, few employers have effective policies and procedures in place to combat the problem. It makes you wonder: why is mental health still under the radar?

Crackdown on illegal dumping at recycling sites

Friday 25 April 2008

A series of crackdowns on illegal dumping of waste has taken place at public recycling facilities.

East Sussex – top South East crime-busters!

Thursday 24 April 2008

Crime in East Sussex is falling at a faster rate than any other county in the South East and that’s official.

Ninfield ‘slow down’ road safety week

Wednesday 23 April 2008

Schoolchildren are encouraging drivers to ‘Slow Down’ and make the area a safer place as part of Ninfield Road Safety Week..

Plan to minimise congestion

Wednesday 23 April 2008

A three-point plan has been put in place to minimise disruption during the construction of a bus corridor on the A259 South Coast Road.

Updated support for teaching about cultural diversity

Wednesday 23 April 2008

A new resource to help primary schools across East Sussex teach young people about different cultures has been launched by the County Council.

Bright future for Milton Court

Tuesday 22 April 2008

Older people’s mental health services are given a boost, as a £1.6m development programme to transform Milton Court, in Eastbourne, gets under way.

Fit for the Future final report to be agreed by Joint Committee

Monday 21 April 2008

After 10 months of reviewing evidence, the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee will agree its report at a meeting in early May.

New direction for mental health services

Monday 21 April 2008

If you want to encourage good mental health, you’ve got to go back to basics. This is the message behind the new strategy for mental health services, put together by East Sussex County Council and the East Sussex Downs & Weald and Hastings & Rother Primary Care Trusts.

Fostering service is “outstanding” says Ofsted

Monday 21 April 2008

The Fostering Service in East Sussex has been given top marks by a Government inspection watchdog.

Slow down in Ashdown Forest

Friday 18 April 2008

Members of the public are to help tackle speeding as part of an ongoing campaign to persuade drivers to stay under the limit in Ashdown Forest.

Green finger-tips during Compost Awareness Week

Friday 18 April 2008

The Compost Doctors will be out and about offering home composting advice to local residents during national Compost Awareness Week (4–10 May 2008).

Chairman joins the Eastbourne Big Read

Thursday 17 April 2008

An initiative in the Eastbourne area to promote the joy of reading is being supported by the Chairman of East Sussex County Council.

Eastbourne Library temporary closure

Wednesday 16 April 2008

Eastbourne Library in Grove Road will be closed on Monday 21 April, Tuesday 22 April, Tuesday 6 May and Wednesday 7 May to enable East Sussex County Council to carry out essential work during the current refurbishment and improvement scheme.

Have your say on traffic calming in Bexhill

Wednesday 16 April 2008

Residents in Gunters Lane, Bexhill are being asked for their views about plans for traffic calming.

Bexhill Library temporary closure

Wednesday 16 April 2008

Bexhill Library will be closed between Monday 28 April and Friday 2 May to enable East Sussex County Council to complete the current refurbishment and improvement works.

County gives aerial warning

Wednesday 16 April 2008

Residents in East Sussex are being warned to watch out for cold-callers trying to con people with incorrect advice about the digital switchover.

Views sought on proposed parking scheme

Tuesday 15 April 2008

Residents and businesses are being asked for their views on proposed changes to the parking controls in the town centre controlled parking zone in Eastbourne, including the introduction of charges.

Local parents can help climate change by using real nappies.

Monday 14 April 2008

As part of this year’s Real Nappy Week (21–27 April 2008), East Sussex County Council staff will be out talking with parents and helping them combat climate change by using real nappies.

Tea dance extravaganza

Monday 14 April 2008

Wealden residents will be waltzing away to popular numbers of the Big Band era, at a traditional tea dance.

Outstanding childcare and nursery education to get County Council recognition

Thursday 10 April 2008

Outstanding nurseries and top childcare professionals in East Sussex are set to get official recognition for their achievements from the County Council.

County Council continues its push on school attendance

Tuesday 8 April 2008

Parents who have ignored their child’s absence from school and have refused to co-operate with East Sussex County Council to resolve the problem have found themselves in court.

Trio team up for the highway to heaven

Tuesday 8 April 2008

South East Water, its contractor Morgan Est and East Sussex County Council have teamed up in a bid to beat the roadwork blues.

ICT transforming classrooms and education

Tuesday 8 April 2008

The way in which classrooms and learning are being transformed by computers and ICT was put under the spotlight at a special conference organised by East Sussex County Council.

Posters go up as anti-bullying campaign continues

Monday 7 April 2008

Posters designed by young people are being sent to schools across East Sussex as part of the on-going anti-bullying campaign in the county.

Better play time for county’s children

Thursday 3 April 2008

Children and young people in East Sussex are set to benefit from major investment in play thanks to the County Council’s successful bid for £2 million “Play Pathfinder” funding from the Government.

“Fantastic” carers take to the dance floor as County Council says thank you

Thursday 3 April 2008

Foster carers from across East Sussex have been thanked by the county council’s fostering service for their commitment to young people at a special dinner and dance.

New Children’s Centre opens in Eastbourne – County Council on target to deliver 28 Children’s Centres by Spring 2008

Tuesday 1 April 2008

More families in Eastbourne are set to benefit from better support, advice and information thanks to the opening of another East Sussex County Council Children's Centre in the area.

Chairman thanks the cadets

Tuesday 1 April 2008

Army, sea and air cadets from across the county have been thanked for their work by the Chairman of East Sussex County Council.

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