Friday 30 May 2008
Hundreds of years of East Sussex history will be put on show at a special reception to help celebrate the achievements of the Friends of the East Sussex Record Office (FESRO).
Thursday 29 May 2008
A free air quality text message alert service for asthma sufferers and people with other respiratory conditions is being introduced ahead of summer.
Wednesday 28 May 2008
Issued on behalf of the Central Rail Corridor Board.
Tuesday 27 May 2008
A series of improvements to make Lewes more pedestrian-friendly is to begin on Monday 2 June lasting 18 to 20 weeks.
Tuesday 27 May 2008
The Chairman of East Sussex County Council is giving his support to an initiative aimed at raising awareness about litter and fly tipping among primary school children.
Tuesday 27 May 2008
New regulations coming into force this week aim to provide better protection for consumers – but honest businesses have nothing to fear, says East Sussex County Council.
Thursday 22 May 2008
A project that has been helping young people in Hastings for the past decade is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
Wednesday 21 May 2008
East Sussex County Council has become the latest local authority to show its commitment to tackling climate change by signing the Nottingham Declaration.
Wednesday 21 May 2008
Exciting and innovative plans for the new multi-million pound Bexhill High School are beginning to take shape, according to the latest newsletter for residents.
Wednesday 21 May 2008
Tighter controls on alcohol advertising and a clampdown on mixed messages on alcohol should be introduced by the Government, according to East Sussex County Council.
Tuesday 20 May 2008
The team at East Sussex County Council that provides short breaks for children and young people with disabilities is “outstanding” according to a Government inspection watchdog.
Monday 19 May 2008
Children across East Sussex are being urged to get down to their local library towards the end of the month and witness an invasion of dragons!
Monday 19 May 2008
Special school teachers are being offered online support to deliver parts of the citizenship and Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) curriculum.
Monday 19 May 2008
East Sussex County Council has been short-listed for a national Good Scrutiny Award.
Monday 19 May 2008
Diggers have begun breaking open the hard earth on the Peacehaven site where a £6.4m Extra-Care housing scheme, called Downlands Court, will be built. As initial works got underway Cllr Keith Glazier, took the opportunity to check progress – and pose for the cameras!
Friday 16 May 2008
Students from Rye have witnessed a ceremony to officially recognise and welcome new citizens to the UK.
Thursday 15 May 2008
An independent panel will weigh up NHS proposals to change maternity services in Eastbourne and Hastings, following a decision by Alan Johnson, Secretary of State for Health.
Wednesday 14 May 2008
As part of walk to school week (19 – 23 May), the County Council has been encouraging children to walk to school and become 'Sound Detectives' to win a top prize.
Wednesday 14 May 2008
Issued on behalf of the Central Rail Corridor Board
Wednesday 14 May 2008
The sporting successes of young people from across East Sussex have been celebrated at a special awards ceremony.
Tuesday 13 May 2008
Challenging but hugely rewarding – that’s the conclusion of foster carers in East Sussex who have been talking about their experiences as part of Foster Care Fortnight.
Friday 9 May 2008
Despite a succession of poor annual cash settlements from the Government compared to most local authorities, East Sussex County Council has achieved a very good audit report.
Thursday 8 May 2008
The provision of home care in Uckfield and Lewes is set to change as East Sussex County Council and Crystal Care mutually agree to terminate their contract.
Thursday 8 May 2008
The dangers of smoking and where young people can go for advice and support will be the focus of a new campaign being launched by the East Sussex Youth Cabinet.
Wednesday 7 May 2008
Motorists are being warned about an essential road closure, which could affect their journeys for around two months.
Wednesday 7 May 2008
A big invitation is being sent out for people to take part in an art competition to help celebrate the Eastbourne Big Read.
Wednesday 7 May 2008
Residents are to be asked their views about the county’s provision of dropped kerbs.
Wednesday 7 May 2008
Businesses across the county are being given an ideal opportunity to promote their products and services at an event later this year.
Wednesday 7 May 2008
Young people in East Sussex are being urged to bid for cash to pay for activities in their local community this summer.
Tuesday 6 May 2008
Day care in East Sussex could change radically, thanks to a decision today (6 May) by members of the County Council’s Cabinet.
Tuesday 6 May 2008
Local people have been celebrating improvements for pedestrians in Hastings Old Town.
Tuesday 6 May 2008
East Sussex County Council has decided to close three small homes for people with learning disabilities – ‘The Haven’ in Uckfield, and ‘Hazelbank’ and ‘Whitbread Close’, both in Eastbourne.
Tuesday 6 May 2008
Reading in all its forms is being celebrated by East Sussex County Council between now and December as part of the National Year of Reading 2008.
Tuesday 6 May 2008
Thieves are stealing metal grates from road drains causing a potentially fatal series of hazards for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists in East Sussex.
Tuesday 6 May 2008
The search is on for more foster carers in East Sussex with two events in May aimed at attracting local people into fostering.
Friday 2 May 2008
After ten months of work, the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee met on Friday 2 May and agreed its report into the Fit for the Future proposals.
Friday 2 May 2008
Social care is not a glamorous profession. You work in the toughest of situations to help people – and most of the time your hard work goes unrecognised. Yesterday, however, East Sussex County Council took steps to remedy this with a new ceremony to celebrate the commitment of its staff working in adult social care.
