Press releases – November 2009

Thomas Paine's ‘separation document' comes home to Lewes

Monday 30 November 2009

East Sussex County Council's Record Office has stepped in to save an important Tom Paine document for posterity.

Partnership helps to combat hate crime

Monday 30 November 2009

More support is now being offered to anyone who may have been a victim, witness or know of someone who has suffered from hate crime.

Music teacher of the year

Monday 30 November 2009

A music teacher from Eastbourne has been handed a prestigious national award.

County Council scoops top green award

Wednesday 25 November 2009

East Sussex County Council has walked away with a top green award for its Compost Doctor service.

East Sussex won't be railroaded

Wednesday 25 November 2009

East Sussex County Council is hosting a conference to discuss concerns about the future of railway services in East Sussex.

History on the move – scrutiny committee update

Tuesday 24 November 2009

The latest information on a multi-million pound project to provide people in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove with a new historical resource centre has been revealed.

Closure notices could pave the way for new Hastings academies

Tuesday 24 November 2009

Councillors are to publish notices to close three Hastings secondary schools to make way for the new academies that will replace them.

County partnership supports International White Ribbon Day

Tuesday 24 November 2009

Domestic abuse; Speak out, help is available – that's the message to people in East Sussex to mark White Ribbon Day 2009.

Young people lead the way

Monday 23 November 2009

Young people in Eastbourne have been given £10,000 to boost youth activities in their area.

Big Sing for Christmas

Thursday 19 November 2009

Musicians across East Sussex are gearing up for Christmas with a host of musical events.

Workshop just the job for Peacehaven

Tuesday 17 November 2009

People looking for a new job or career change will be able to get some professional advice at a workshop at Peacehaven Library.

County Council prosecutes for safer roads

Tuesday 17 November 2009

The County Council has successfully prosecuted a utility company for failing to provide adequate safety precautions at their roadworks.

Facts and figures @ your fingertips

Tuesday 17 November 2009

It's now easier than ever to access essential information about East Sussex from our award-winning website www.eastsussexinfigures.org.uk.

Community transport schemes share £50,000

Tuesday 17 November 2009

A dial-a-ride service in Eastbourne and a youth bus in Heathfield are among a group of community transport schemes to win a slice of £50,000.

Improving life chances for the people of East Sussex

Tuesday 17 November 2009

A new health and social care strategy for people in East Susssex with long-term needs has been launched.

Young people go to the polls

Tuesday 17 November 2009

The polls are set to open for the eagerly awaited East Sussex youth elections.

Supporting the voluntary sector – County wins back-to-back awards

Monday 16 November 2009

A group that helps to improve the relationship between public authorities and voluntary and community groups has won a national excellence award for the second year running.

Have fun with your little ones

Thursday 12 November 2009

An event to encourage younger dads to have fun with their children will take place in Hastings on Saturday.

Eastbourne – Blue Badge Action Day

Wednesday 11 November 2009

A joint day of action took place on 10 November tackling abuse of blue badges, unlicensed drivers, untaxed and non-insured vehicles, fly tipping and other issues where people fail to respect Eastbourne

E-safety top of the agenda for Anti-Bullying Week

Tuesday 10 November 2009

Ensuring children and young people can 'Stay Safe in Cyberspace' will be the key theme of this year's Anti-Bullying Week in East Sussex.

We know what you did last summer

Tuesday 10 November 2009

A celebration of youth work in the Hastings area took place last week.

Local Life Show success

Tuesday 10 November 2009

Three thousand people visited a show that promotes honest and reliable East Sussex businesses.

Young people takeover!

Monday 9 November 2009

Politics was given a fresh new look last week when young people took over the Council chambers to discuss some of the burning issues of the day.

A showcase for housing support services in East Sussex

Monday 9 November 2009

East Sussex residents have an opportunity to meet the organisations which provide help and advice on housing support services at different events in the next four weeks.

Have you ever thought about adoption?

Monday 9 November 2009

Residents who are considering adopting a child should come along to a special event being organised by East Sussex County Council this week.

Don't fall for the bogus Yellow Pages invoice scam

Thursday 5 November 2009

Businesses, schools and nursing homes across the county are being warned to watch out for bogus invoices that claim to be from directory publisher Yell in relation to its products and services.

Proposed Eastbourne Academy – have your say

Thursday 5 November 2009

The people of Eastbourne are being asked for their views on plans to create an academy in the town.

£70,000 for work with young people

Thursday 5 November 2009

A bid to help get young people involved in education, employment and training has received a £70,000 boost.

Best-selling crime author coming to Hailsham

Wednesday 4 November 2009

Murder and mayhem will be the topic of discussion for fans of crime fiction at a library event in Hailsham later this month.

Dragons dole out funds

Wednesday 4 November 2009

Free runners, good Samaritans and music fans were just a few of the young people lining up to face East Sussex's fearsome dragons.

Residents asked to help ‘Junk the Jargon'

Monday 2 November 2009

Residents in East Sussex are being asked to help keep an eye out for jargon on the Council's main website.

Start of public inquiry into link road Compulsory Purchase Orders

Monday 2 November 2009

The public inquiry to consider the compulsory purchase of land for the Bexhill to Hastings link road will start on 10 November 2009 at White Rock Theatre, Hastings.

Making East Sussex safer

Monday 2 November 2009

Activities to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour are being highlighted at the Annual East Sussex Safer Communities Partnership Conference in Eastbourne this week.