Press releases – June 2010

Build East Sussex coming to Hastings

Wednesday 30 June 2010

Continuing its work to support local building and construction businesses, Build East Sussex is hosting a further workshop in Hastings on Tuesday 13 July 2010.

Thousands of children to hop into space this summer

Wednesday 30 June 2010

Thousands of children across East Sussex are expected to blast off this summer and complete a moon landing – and it's all free at their local library!

Older People Matter – Council Launches New Film

Tuesday 29 June 2010

An innovative new film giving a voice to older people was launched in East Sussex this week.

Now's the time to have your say about Eastbourne parking

Tuesday 29 June 2010

There are just a few days left for people in Eastbourne to have their say about parking in the town

Domestic violence – Partnership gives World Cup reminder

Tuesday 29 June 2010

People who experience domestic violence are being reminded that support is available to help them.

Audio festival hits the right note

Monday 28 June 2010

Music, drama, radio plays and story-telling will all feature in this year's Soundwave audio festival for young people.

Hailsham residents give cold callers the cold shoulder

Monday 28 June 2010

People in three areas of Hailsham are closing the door on cold callers by setting up designated No Cold Calling Zones.

A time to dance

Thursday 24 June 2010

The outstanding dancing achievements of young people from East Sussex were celebrated at a special gala performance organised by the County Council.

Girls' night out!

Wednesday 23 June 2010

Girls just wanna have fun, and that's just what they were doing at an event in Peacehaven last week.

County Council flying the flag for the forces

Tuesday 22 June 2010

East Sussex County Council is supporting Armed Forces Day and is flying the special flag at County Hall in Lewes.

Walk to School Week winners

Monday 21 June 2010

Eleven schools across East Sussex have each won £100 of trees and plants thanks to their pupils travelling in an environmentally friendly way during Walk to School Week.

Recycle Week – save waste, save energy, save money

Monday 21 June 2010

This week (21 to 27 June) is Recycle Week and our Rethink Rubbish Bus will be out traveling across the county with recycling tips and energy saving ideas that will help us all to save money.

Bishopstone closes the door on cold callers

Thursday 17 June 2010

Residents of Bishopstone near Seaford are putting cold callers on ice by setting up another designated No Cold Calling Zone in their village.

Conference puts post-16 study and training under the spotlight

Thursday 17 June 2010

Helping more young people stay in education or training to build the skills for their future was the focus of a key conference held in East Sussex this week.

Pupils at book award bash

Thursday 17 June 2010

Children from 14 primary schools across the county will attend a special ceremony this week where the winner of the East Sussex Children's Book Award 2010 will be announced.

County Council welcomes energy firms cold call promise

Wednesday 16 June 2010

Fed up consumers who say no to receiving cold calls have won assurances from energy firms that they will no longer be bothered on the doorstep.

East Sussex councillor support commended

Tuesday 15 June 2010

Work to support and develop councillors in East Sussex has been given a stamp of approval.

Bob promotes Registration Service leaflets

Tuesday 15 June 2010

If you think that the Registration Service is just where you go to register a birth or death, or arrange a marriage, then you're not alone.

Employers supported to recruit people with learning disabilities

Tuesday 15 June 2010

Employers across the county came together in Eastbourne last week to hear about the benefits of recruiting people with learning disabilities.

Sussex Police, Police Authority and County Council join forces for second Virtual Town Hall

Monday 14 June 2010

Following the overwhelming success of the first ever ‘Virtual Town Hall' in January, Sussex Police East Sussex Division has announced plans for a second event, which will now also include representatives from East Sussex County Council.

Artistic talent in East Sussex

Monday 14 June 2010

Wonderful paintings by people with learning disabilities will be on display in Hastings from July.

Services for autistic children getting better and better

Monday 14 June 2010

The number of children in East Sussex diagnosed with autism continues to rise but the County Council is making real progress in developing extensive and high quality services to support them and their families.

Celebrating success in Adult Social Care

Monday 14 June 2010

The work of of Adult Social Care staff in East Sussex was recognised at an award ceremony in Eastbourne recently.

Safety partnership showing World Cup boozers the red card

Friday 11 June 2010

A new innovative alcohol safety campaign focused on the football World Cup has been produced which aims to blow the full-time whistle on people who drink too much or cause trouble during the World Cup.

Link road decision delayed

Friday 11 June 2010

East Sussex County Council has reacted with disappointment to the announcement by the Department for Transport (DfT) that decisions on the Bexhill to Hastings link road will be delayed, but re-stated its commitment to the scheme.

Primary pupils check out monkey mobile

Friday 11 June 2010

Children from Hellingly Primary School will be among the first in East Sussex to try out a new school mobile library next week.

Fire safety and a hot meal are delivered in East Sussex

Thursday 10 June 2010

A free fire safety check in the home is one of the main courses on offer when elderly people and those with disabilities get their meals delivered by the Council.

Helping young people stay safe during World Cup fever

Wednesday 9 June 2010

A new scheme to keep young people safe is being kicked off at the start of the World Cup.

Council celebrates Heritage Lottery Fund money for trainee positions

Tuesday 8 June 2010

The County Council has led on a successful bid for a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant of £126,000 under its Skills for the Future programme and will be creating seven new trainee positions working with the heritage and environment of East Sussex with the East Sussex Archaeology and Museums Partnership (ESAMP).

Get snapping this summer

Tuesday 8 June 2010

Dust off your camera and get snapping this summer in our annual photography competition.

Maths support adds up

Tuesday 8 June 2010

Maths is top of the agenda for education bosses after they pledged to improve standards in schools.

Exams finishing or finished? So what's next?

Monday 7 June 2010

Help is at hand for young people across East Sussex who are finishing school or college and are still wondering what to do next September.

County Council and Rail Board complete Rye school site sale

Friday 4 June 2010

The former Thomas Peacocke Lower School site in Rye together with adjoining land owned by British Rail Board Residuary Ltd (BRBR) has been sold to J Sainsbury PLC for £3.4 million.

Have your say on childcare in East Sussex

Thursday 3 June 2010

East Sussex parents are being asked to take part in a survey which will help shape the provision of childcare in the county.

New Children's Centre opens in Heathfield

Tuesday 1 June 2010

Families in Heathfield are set to benefit from Children's Centre Services provided by East Sussex County Council.

New project strikes a chord with young people

Tuesday 1 June 2010

Exciting new music opportunities are available thanks to a new project to be launched in Eastbourne.

Foreign student safety on conference agenda

Tuesday 1 June 2010

The safety of young people visiting East Sussex to learn English was top of the agenda at a safety conference held last week in Bexhill.

Eastbourne parking review gets underway

Tuesday 1 June 2010

People in Eastbourne are being invited to have their say about parking in the town.