Disruption to council services
This is our central point for news about council services when they are affected by events outside our control. This includes bad weather, serious emergencies or strikes. We update this page as news comes in.
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Flooding
Find out how to report flooding, get flood warnings and prepare for a flood.
Roads and transport
For information on gritting, roads and pavements, see:
- Gritting routes - East Sussex Highways
- Report a drainage problem - East Sussex Highways
- Report a fallen tree on the highway - East Sussex Highways
For the latest updates about roads, please follow East Sussex Highways or Sussex Police on social media or see the BBC live traffic news.
Schools, children and families
Schools
The decision to close a school is made by the headteacher on that morning.
Family hubs
We’ll list any closures here as soon as we know about them.
Adult social care and health
We’ll list any closures here as soon as we know about them.
We will provide arrangements to support people in the community. If you need help or information, please contact Adult Social Care and Health.
Libraries and archives
See updates from the Library and Information Service on Facebook.
Library customers can access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eNewspapers and eMagazines and renew your loans using our online library services.
The Keep (archive centre) is open as normal.
Register Offices
We’ll list any closures here as soon as we know about them.
Contact our register offices.
Rubbish and recycling
Any closures will be shown on the page Household waste recycling sites (tips).
A booking system is used at all our recycling sites.
In rare circumstances, a booking may be cancelled if a site has to unexpectedly close due to an operational incident or extreme weather. We will contact you so you can rebook your visit.