Press releases – June 2009

Schools cycle competition

Monday 29 June 2009

Primary school children from across the county will be taking part in the annual cycle competition at Herstmonceux Castle on Sunday 5 July from 9.30am.

Signing on the dotted line – Council signals its commitment to children in care

Monday 29 June 2009

A document that outlines East Sussex County Council’s complete commitment to children and young people in care has been formally signed.

Phil rows into the record books

Monday 29 June 2009

The County Council's Phil McCorry and his three Row4Charity crewmates have won the inaugural Indian Ocean Rowing Race, becoming the first team of four to row across the Indian Ocean.

Top county role for Heathfield man

Wednesday 24 June 2009

Councillor Rupert Simmons, who represents Heathfield, has been appointed as the new Chairman of East Sussex County Council.

Child Employment Week – the results

Monday 22 June 2009

Young people and employers know all about working safely thanks to an employment sweep by County Council officers.

A little help goes a long way

Monday 22 June 2009

What support will keep you independent? This is the question being asked by a multi-agency partnership that spends £3m on housing support services for vulnerable older people.

Council promises support for children leaving care

Thursday 18 June 2009

Young people leaving care who want to go to university will have their course fees and rent covered as well as £2,000 for books and equipment.

"Let’s keep a good thing going" during Recycle Week 22 to 28 June

Wednesday 17 June 2009

The County Council, in partnership with the five local district and borough councils, is launching a new campaign during Recycle Week, encouraging people to carry on recycling and "keep a good thing going".

Children's Book Award winner to be announced

Wednesday 17 June 2009

Pupils from schools across East Sussex and Brighton & Hove are attending two award ceremonies where the winner of the East Sussex Children's Book Award 2009 will be announced.

Quest Seekers – the Summer Reading Challenge in libraries

Monday 15 June 2009

This summer you can open up a world of imagination and adventure for your children – and it's all free at the local library!

Happy 2nd birthday, Choices!

Monday 15 June 2009

A specialist service that finds jobs for adults with learning disabilities is celebrating two years of success!

Government gives green light to school rebuilding plans

Monday 15 June 2009

Plans for the £12m rebuilding and refurbishment of several schools in East Sussex have been given the go-ahead by the government.

Have your say about roads and transport

Monday 15 June 2009

Thousands of East Sussex residents will soon get the chance to give their views about roads and transport in the county.

Directory boost in battle against rogue traders

Thursday 11 June 2009

The battle against rogue traders in East Sussex has been given another boost by the County Council.

Men's health in the spotlight

Thursday 11 June 2009

An event encouraging men to take care of themselves on the inside and out will take place in Hastings next week.

Volunteers Week

Thursday 11 June 2009

Volunteers in East Sussex have been talking about their experiences during national volunteer week.

Young people take to the airwaves

Tuesday 9 June 2009

Budding DJs will be showing off their new found skills at a launch event next week.

Green light for academies next step

Monday 8 June 2009

Plans for two new state-of-the-art academies in Hastings have moved one step closer to reality after the government signalled the green light for the next stage in the process.

Caring for our carers

Monday 8 June 2009

As National Carers Week gets underway, we're launching a countywide consultation on services for carers. Given that three in every five people will be carers at some point in their lives, we want you to tell us how best we can provide support.

Tackling drugs – changing lives

Monday 8 June 2009

Residents across East Sussex are being given the opportunity to learn about how people with drug addictions receive treatment as the East Sussex Drug and Alcohol Action Team (DAAT) gives its support to National Tackling Drugs Week (8 to 14 June 2009).

Author talk at Uckfield Library

Wednesday 3 June 2009

Sussex author, Beryl Darby will be discussing her work at Uckfield Library this month.

Fund-raising car wash cleans up for charity

Monday 1 June 2009

Council staff were thrilled to be able to support a good cause and clean up their cars at the same time thanks to the Children in Care Council (CICC).

The Apprentice joins East Sussex County Council

Monday 1 June 2009

The County Council has taken on an apprentice in the Highway Operations team as part of a new scheme to help young people find meaningful work.