Press releases – August 2010

Back to school – be safe on the roads

Tuesday 31 August 2010

As the new school term starts, the County Council is asking motorists to take extra care and look out for children on the roads, some of whom may be walking or cycling to school for the first time.

Hit shingle

Tuesday 31 August 2010

Our shingle beaches have proven to be a big hit with residents of East Sussex thanks to a County Council project to raise awareness of their importance as a habitat for rare plants and animals.

East Sussex students celebrate GCSE success

Tuesday 24 August 2010

Pupils and teachers in East Sussex have been celebrating after GCSE results across the county improved again.

Artistic adults with learning disabilities put on a show

Tuesday 24 August 2010

The artistic talents of adults with a learning disability will be on display in East Sussex from this weekend.

New community hub for the future

Tuesday 24 August 2010

A modern day centre has opened in Hastings providing adult opportunities in a new community hub.

Residents to help evaluate World Cup campaign

Monday 23 August 2010

World Cup fever may be over but a local community safety partnership wants to know if you ‘watched, enjoyed and remembered' the world cup.

Cuckoo Trail improvements

Monday 23 August 2010

One of the county's best loved pathways is getting a partial makeover.

Walkers: stay safe around cattle

Monday 16 August 2010

Walkers in East Sussex, particularly those walking with dogs, are being warned to take care this summer when they come into contact with cows.

Approved trader scheme nets more local firms

Thursday 12 August 2010

More local businesses in East Sussex have joined a scheme that promotes honest and reliable traders.

Safely in the spotlights

Wednesday 11 August 2010

When young members of the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang cast take to the stage in Eastbourne later this month they will do so safely and properly licensed.

Give and gain – become a library volunteer

Tuesday 10 August 2010

Give something back to your community and at the same time take the opportunity to gain new skills, new friends and a recognised qualification.

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

Tuesday 10 August 2010

Many will be celebrating, others commiserating, but as they receive their GCSE and AS-level results students across East Sussex may be wondering what to do next.

Fighting Dutch elm disease

Monday 9 August 2010

Significant Dutch elm disease has been identified by our tree specialists in areas across the south of the county and our Highways teams are out working to stop it spreading.

Discover family history at Eastbourne Library

Monday 9 August 2010

Interested in finding out about your family history but not sure where to begin?

Could you make a difference to a young person's life?

Monday 9 August 2010

Could you volunteer some of your spare time to help a child with autism or special needs? If so, East Sussex County Council wants to hear from you.

Music and film project to hit the right note

Wednesday 4 August 2010

It will be a case of lights, camera, action at the Archery Youth Centre in Eastbourne later this month.

RAF invite for children in care

Tuesday 3 August 2010

Children in care and their foster families are in for a treat next week courtesy of the RAF.

Space hop special

Tuesday 3 August 2010

Young people with learning disabilities can join in a summer reading challenge and it's all free in local libraries.

Wadhurst celebrate library opening

Tuesday 3 August 2010

People in the Wadhurst area have celebrated the opening of their new library.

Listening to victims of hate crime

Tuesday 3 August 2010

A local safety partnership is encouraging residents to come forward and tell them about their experiences of hate crime.

Hastings gives 'Build East Sussex' a boost

Monday 2 August 2010

Over 100 delegates – many from the from the Hastings and Rother area – attended a ‘Build East Sussex' network event held at Sussex Coast College in Hastings last month – taking the opportunity to find out more about how to work with the big construction companies and meet them face-to-face.

Partners fly the flag with pride

Monday 2 August 2010

East Sussex County Council, Sussex Police and the East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are showing their support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans-gender (LGBT) community by raising the Pride flag at County Hall in Lewes.

Ditchling Common Country Park officially one of the best UK parks

Monday 2 August 2010

A ceremony was held at Ditchling Common Country Park last week to mark its recognition as one of the country's best green spaces.

Celebrating centre's success at improving reading and writing

Monday 2 August 2010

Dozens of young pupils needing support with their reading and writing have been given a real literacy boost thanks to a new centre created by East Sussex County Council.