Press releases – September 2009

Groundbreaking cycle training in East Sussex

Tuesday 29 September 2009

Children from Hailsham Community College have become the first secondary school students in the county to receive our new 'Bikeablility' cycle safety training.

Top crime writer coming to Bexhill Library

Tuesday 29 September 2009

Fans of crime and murder mystery books are in for a treat next month at an author event at Bexhill Library.

New film shows positive impact of ‘community payback'

Tuesday 29 September 2009

A short film called ‘Turning Lives Around' has been made by the East Sussex Safer Communities Partnership and the Youth Offending Team to celebrate the achievements of young people involved in community payback.

Discover family history at Eastbourne Library

Monday 28 September 2009

Residents who want to find out about their family history but are not sure where to begin can turn to East Sussex County Council's Library Service for help.

Have your say on sustainable school travel

Monday 28 September 2009

School communities are being encouraged to give the County Council their views on how safer and sustainable travel to school should be promoted and delivered.

Information day for parents

Monday 28 September 2009

A fun-packed day of information and activities is to be held in October to give parents of children with specialist needs a helping hand.

Sport for all!

Monday 28 September 2009

Young people with disabilities and special needs have been taking part in a sports festival in East Sussex.

Video diary room boosts library consultation

Friday 25 September 2009

A ‘video diary' room – provided by East Sussex County Council to support its biggest ever library consultation – has already proved to be a big hit.

County's schools success in national spotlight

Wednesday 23 September 2009

Improved standards at secondary schools in East Sussex have been praised by the government.

Have your say about our bus strategy

Wednesday 23 September 2009

People in East Sussex are invited to have their say about the way we provide bus services in the county.

Pupils get creative for National Anti-Bullying Week

Tuesday 22 September 2009

Pupils at schools across East Sussex are being encouraged to take part in two competitions being launched in the run-up to National Anti-Bullying Week.

Poetic way to celebrate older age

Monday 21 September 2009

National and local poets will be helping to mark UK Older People's Day at an event at Eastbourne Library next month.

Library competitions to mark Eastbourne's Victorian Festival

Monday 21 September 2009

Two library competitions have been organised to help Eastbourne celebrate its Victorian Festival (26 and 27 September 2009).

Eastbourne family fun and finance day

Monday 21 September 2009

Fun for all the family and help and advice with money and energy management are on the cards at a free event organised for people in Eastbourne.

Give your views on crime and you could win £100

Monday 21 September 2009

What do you think about crime and safety in your neighbourhood?

East Sussex young people enter the Dragons' Den

Friday 18 September 2009

Are you a young person who knows just what your youth club needs to make it the place to go? Or do you simply need a few pounds to help buy some new CDs to provide the soundtrack for an event? If so are you brave enough to face the dragons?

Now’s the time to have your say on coastal transport

Thursday 17 September 2009

There are only a few days left for East Sussex residents to take part in a survey on travel to and from coastal towns as the closing date is Friday 25 September.

Thumbs-up for £3m school repair programme

Wednesday 16 September 2009

The County Council has delivered as planned a £3m school repair and improvement programme in East Sussex.

Making the choice of secondary school

Wednesday 16 September 2009

Parents of pupils in the final year of primary school in East Sussex are being asked to think about which secondary school they would like their child to attend next year.

County helps to highlight flood safety messages

Wednesday 16 September 2009

Residents are being reminded to check if their home is at risk of flooding as autumn approaches.

County Council launches business consultation

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Businesses in East Sussex are being asked to help shape the future of adult services in the county.

Lights, camera, consultation!

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Residents in East Sussex are being given the opportunity to voice their opinions on film as part of the biggest ever library services consultation.

Parents – help shape future services and childcare at East Sussex schools

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Parents across East Sussex are being asked to take part in a survey to help shape and develop extra services provided for the community through schools.

Caretaker of the Year 2009

Monday 14 September 2009

The search is on for those who put the care into caretaker.

New support for young people with special needs

Thursday 10 September 2009

Three new specialist facilities to cater for young people with special needs could be created in mainstream schools in East Sussex.

Dangerous trees to be removed from Cuckoo Trail

Wednesday 9 September 2009

Trees which could fall along the Cuckoo trail are to be removed later this month so that the path can be used safely.

Praise for respite centres

Tuesday 8 September 2009

Two centres in East Sussex have been praised by government inspectors for the care they provide for children and young people with disabilities.

Ask the expert – free gardening advice at Peacehaven Library

Monday 7 September 2009

Local gardeners will be given top tips on growing their own produce at an event at Peacehaven Library this month.

Back to school – but not as you know it

Thursday 3 September 2009

For most of us back to school brings back memories of a new pencil case and those ever so shiny new shoes, but for East Sussex teenagers, education just got a whole lot more exciting.

Help is at hand for young people looking for the next step

Wednesday 2 September 2009

Whether they have spent the week celebrating or commiserating, students across East Sussex will be wondering where to go next following their GCSE and AS level results

Spectacular results for East Sussex students as GCSE grades jump by five per cent

Tuesday 1 September 2009

Pupils and teachers in East Sussex have been celebrating a record increase in GCSE standards.

Top marks for Hastings education plan

Tuesday 1 September 2009

Pupils and staff at three Hastings schools have been celebrating after GCSE results showed massive improvement this year.