Press releases – October 2009

New website launched for young people

Friday 30 October 2009

A new website to make sure East Sussex young people are in the know was launched this week.

Caretaker's brush with success

Wednesday 28 October 2009

A school caretaker from Burwash has been chosen as this year's Caretaker of the Year.

Diploma Roadshow

Tuesday 27 October 2009

With the new Diplomas proving a success across the county East Sussex is hosting a special roadshow for young people to find out more.

Four new buses for Newhaven and Seaford

Tuesday 27 October 2009

Four new environmental ‘Rider' buses have been unveiled for Newhaven, Seaford and Lewes

An invitation to explore your history

Monday 26 October 2009

Residents in East Sussex are being invited to find out how they can delve into their past at a special open weekend at the East Sussex Record Office.

Learning more about drug and alcohol services

Monday 26 October 2009

East Sussex residents are being given the opportunity to learn more about drug and alcohol services and gain a recognised qualification that could open the door to a future career in the field of substance misuse support.

Youth fun in Bexhill

Friday 23 October 2009

A three month programme of activities has been declared a success by young people in Bexhill.

Public finances – future is grim says County

Wednesday 21 October 2009

The financial outlook for East Sussex County Council looks very difficult with future reductions in cash grants from central Government a certainty.

Council highlights Credit Union support

Wednesday 21 October 2009

Helping residents through the recession is the aim of a partnership between East Sussex County Council and the East Sussex Credit Union.

Parents in the dock over pupils' persistent absence

Wednesday 21 October 2009

Attending school is vitally important not just for a child's learning but for their future life chances as well.

Experimental traffic signals for Alfriston

Tuesday 20 October 2009

Traffic signals are being installed in Alfriston for a one week experiment to control traffic in the narrowest part of the village.

£39m Age Well winning company announced

Tuesday 20 October 2009

The Ryhurst Consortium has been named as the Preferred Bidder for the multi-million pound contract to design, build and operate four specialist homes for older people in East Sussex.

There's no such thing as a free lunch – or is there?

Tuesday 20 October 2009

School dinners are tasty, nutritious, and a world apart from the image school children sometimes have of them. And to prove it East Sussex County Council is offering lunch to all primary and special school pupils in the county – for free!

Bexhill Library to hold ‘community week'

Monday 19 October 2009

Bexhill Library will be offering local people advice and support and staging a series of events for all ages during a special community week later this month.

Reach for the stars at Lewes Library

Monday 19 October 2009

Budding astronomers in the Lewes area are being invited to an event at the end of this month that's guaranteed to be out of this world!

Bexhill to showcase the best of Youth Arts

Monday 19 October 2009

‘Access All Areas' – the East Sussex Youth Arts Festival – returns to the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill this week and again promises to highlight the best of Youth Arts that the county has to offer.

Pupils roll up their sleeves as £1.8m school project begins

Monday 19 October 2009

Pupils from Chyngton School in Seaford will officially cut the first turf as work begins on an exciting £1.8m improvement project at their school.

Tell us your views about waste and minerals

Friday 16 October 2009

Residents of East Sussex and Brighton & Hove are being invited to tell us what they think about proposals for managing waste and minerals over the coming years.

Government agrees plans for Eastbourne Academy

Thursday 15 October 2009

The next stage in plans to transform Eastbourne Technology College (ETC) into an Academy was given the go-ahead by Government.

Children celebrate national Bookstart Day

Thursday 15 October 2009

Young readers visited libraries at Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford recently to help celebrate Bookstart, the national book gifting scheme for babies and toddlers.

Leader urges Mandelson to support Newhaven

Wednesday 14 October 2009

Lord Mandelson is being urged to support the economy of Newhaven and East Sussex when reaching a decision over the development of an offshore wind farm between Brighton and Newhaven.

Trial run for county's gritters

Wednesday 14 October 2009

As temperatures drop and we move into the winter months, East Sussex County Council's highways teams are getting ready for the colder weather.

‘Bin Raiders' teach children to be green

Tuesday 13 October 2009

Children in East Sussex will be learning the importance of saving energy and recycling from a stage show touring 20 primary schools in the next two weeks.

Kingston Village speed limits and traffic calming

Tuesday 13 October 2009

Children from Iford and Kingston Primary School have been celebrating a safer journey to school thanks to a new 20mph zone.

Schools praised for hi-tech 21st Century learning

Tuesday 13 October 2009

Two East Sussex schools have won awards for the way they use hi-tech computer systems to revolutionise pupils' learning.

County Council provides a leg-up the property ladder

Monday 12 October 2009

Looking to buy or rent a new home? Confused by HIPs and EPCs? Not sure of your consumer rights and responsibilities?

County partnership supports national Alcohol Awareness Week

Monday 12 October 2009

‘Rethink your drink' - that's the message to people in East Sussex during Alcohol Awareness Week which begins on Monday 19 October.

Top marks for corporate mum and dad

Monday 12 October 2009

Services to children in care in East Sussex are continuing to improve thanks to the dedication and hard work of staff

“We'll cut you off unless you pay” - phone bill scam warning

Monday 12 October 2009

A warning is being given about a simple but effective scam which involves the threat of having your telephone line cut off unless you pay a fictitious bill.

Horrible half-term fun at Hastings Children's Library!

Monday 12 October 2009

Little monsters, witches, ghosts and ghouls will have plenty to do during this October half-term at Hastings Children's Library.

Prizes to be won in national biography quiz

Monday 12 October 2009

Library members in East Sussex have the chance of winning top prizes in a national biography quiz – all at the click of a mouse via the County Council's e-library.

Monitor the money you can save during Energy Saving Week

Monday 12 October 2009

Free home electricity monitors will be made available from Lewes library starting during Energy Saving Week (19 to 25 October) up until the new year and if the scheme is successful it could be extended across the whole county.

Provisional funding approved for link road

Friday 9 October 2009

Provisional funding for the Bexhill to Hastings link road has today been agreed by the Secretary of State for Transport.

County Council applauds outstanding professionalism in early years

Thursday 8 October 2009

Outstanding nurseries and top childcare professionals in East Sussex have received official recognition for their achievements from the County Council.

Changes to Hastings parking to help local economy

Wednesday 7 October 2009

Changes will be made to on-street parking in the Old Town area of Hastings to help the local economy after a decision at the Lead Member meeting on Tuesday 6 October 2009.

Last chance to stand in the Big Vote 2009

Wednesday 7 October 2009

Are you 11 to 18 years old? Would you like the chance to speak out on behalf of the young people in your area?

Talented artists sought for new website launch

Tuesday 6 October 2009

A new website is urging young people to get creative to celebrate its launch.

Road safety improvements for Hastings

Tuesday 6 October 2009

Two new traffic calming schemes to improve road safety in Hastings have been approved for Mount Pleasant Road and Milward Road.

Video diary room coming to Battle and Eastbourne

Tuesday 6 October 2009

A ‘video diary' room – provided by East Sussex County Council to support its biggest ever library consultation – is coming to libraries in Battle and Eastbourne.

Local Life Show 2009 gets set for Eastbourne

Monday 5 October 2009

People will be able to enjoy a large array of exhibitions, demonstrations and shows at the Local Life Show in Eastbourne later this month.

Winning snaps – Council announces photography competition results

Monday 5 October 2009

Residents from towns across the county have won prizes and been highlighted for their camera skills in a Council photography competition.

Walk to school, be creative, get the t-shirt

Monday 5 October 2009

Primary school children in East Sussex are invited to get creative this October, in a competition marking International Walk to School Month.

Help with reading and writing

Friday 2 October 2009

Young pupils needing support with their reading and writing are to get extra help from a new centre created by East Sussex County Council.