Press releases – July 2010

Chairman praises councillor support

Friday 30 July 2010

Work to support and develop councillors in East Sussex has been praised by the County Council's Chairman.

East Sussex councils talk about transport and environment

Friday 30 July 2010

Preparing for bad weather, the way we deal with our waste, and how we manage our rights of way: these were just some of the subjects up for discussion at a recent East Sussex County Council event.

New library and day services for Seaford – come and see the plans

Thursday 29 July 2010

Plans for a stunning new £5m library and improved day facilities for older people in Seaford will go on show to the public from Monday 2 August until Saturday 14 August 2010.

Fakers getting the boot in East Sussex

Tuesday 27 July 2010

Organisers from eight more Car Boot Sales have now signed up to a special charter that aims to force out the fakers.

East Sussex way ahead for National Healthy Schools targets

Tuesday 27 July 2010

East Sussex County Council has congratulated the latest group of schools to achieve ‘National Healthy School Status' (NHSS).

Parents fined for failing to send children to school

Tuesday 27 July 2010

Parents who have ignored their child's persistent absence from school have ended up in front of magistrates

Bexhill project achieves major milestone

Monday 26 July 2010

A major milestone has been reached in the development of a brand new state-of-the-art high school for Bexhill.

Equality works at the County Council

Monday 26 July 2010

The needs of all sections of the community are being taken into account when it comes to services provided by East Sussex County Council.

Seafront parking charges suspended for Eastbourne Airbourne

Monday 26 July 2010

Visitors to this year's Eastbourne Airbourne will once again be able to park on the town's seafront for free.

Heathfield gets Sunday bus service

Thursday 22 July 2010

People in Heathfield will benefit from a Sunday bus service for the first time in several years from this weekend.

Village to celebrate new library

Wednesday 21 July 2010

Wadhurst is set to officially celebrate the opening of its new library next week.

Helping young people in Hailsham to stay safe

Monday 19 July 2010

A new scheme to keep young people safe is being launched in Hailsham on Friday 23 July.

Hop to the library and blast your children into space!

Monday 19 July 2010

With schools breaking up this week, parents and carers in East Sussex can keep their children amused with a fantastic space adventure – and it's all free at the local library.

Discover summer activities for kids

Monday 19 July 2010

Nature-loving children and their parents looking to enjoy the countryside this summer can now pick up a new brochure listing children's activities and outdoor events.

Council praises outstanding governors

Monday 19 July 2010

The hard work and dedication of East Sussex school governors has been applauded at an awards ceremony this week.

Consultation begins on pupil transport to church schools

Friday 16 July 2010

Parents in East Sussex are to be consulted on plans to end discretionary funding support for pupils travelling to church schools.

Work begins on Lewes to Ringmer Cycleway

Wednesday 14 July 2010

Work on a section of the cycle way between Lewes and Ringmer will begin on 19 July 2010 and take nine weeks.

Next steps in road resurfacing programme

Tuesday 13 July 2010

Work to resurface a three mile stretch of one of the county's main roads begins this month, as part of the County Council's continued effort to improve the roads of East Sussex.

Libraries ask teens for change of image

Tuesday 13 July 2010

Young people in East Sussex are being asked to help pick a new image to be used by libraries across the County.

Launch of Historic Environment Record online

Tuesday 13 July 2010

To mark National Archaeology Week (17 July to 1 August) we are launching the East Sussex and Brighton & Hove Historic Environment Record online.

ParkFest promises new friends and fun

Monday 12 July 2010

Sumo wrestling and bungee running will be just a couple of the fun activities the young people of Eastbourne will be able to have a go at this summer.

Youth Orchestra pushes the boat out for charity

Monday 12 July 2010

The East Sussex Youth Orchestra is raising money for charity with two fundraising concerts this summer.

The way forward – major conference on adult social care

Monday 12 July 2010

The future of adult social care in East Sussex was the hot topic of debate at a major conference organised by the Council last week.

New Children's Centre opens in Crowborough

Friday 16 July 2010

Families in Crowborough are set to benefit from a new Children's Centre provided by East Sussex County Council.

Zero tolerance of zig zag parking

Thursday 8 July 2010

Parents in Hastings and St Leonards are being reminded not to park on yellow lines or zig zags when dropping off their children at school.

Preparing school leavers for big changes

Thursday 8 July 2010

Making sure young people in East Sussex know about the big opportunities that lay ahead for school leavers is the aim of new leaflets that have been produced by the County Council.

What's happening in Weir Wood?

Wednesday 7 July 2010

If you enjoy walking, boating or just being out in the countryside, there is something for you at the Weir Wood Reservoir open day this Sunday (11 July).

County agrees £8.4 million in-year budget cut

Tuesday 6 July 2010

Close to £8.4 million is being cut from East Sussex County Council's budget this year following central Government's cut in grants as part of the general squeeze on public finances.

National accolade for East Sussex school

Tuesday 6 July 2010

An East Sussex special school has become only the third in the country to receive a top accreditation for the work it does supporting children with autism and learning difficulties

School's in for summer

Tuesday 6 July 2010

With the promised barbeque summer around the corner East Sussex Music Service is gearing up for its annual summer school.

Cooking skills for people who are blind

Tuesday 6 July 2010

Blind and partially sighted people in the county are learning new cookery skills at a training centre in East Sussex.

New chapter for Wadhurst Library

Tuesday 6 July 2010

People in the Wadhurst area will soon be benefiting from vastly improved library services as the County Council prepares to open a new library in the village later this month.

Making sure young people are safe at work

Thursday 1 July 2010

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

Young families in Hastings get extra parenting support

Thursday 1 July 2010

A hundred new parents and their children are benefiting from a new pilot support programme run by East Sussex County Council and NHS Hastings & Rother.