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Press releases

June 2005

East Sussex is an EPIC presence in Europe

Wednesday 29 June 2005

East Sussex County Council’s Assistant Director of Libraries and Community Learning is leading the way in a national scheme giving people information about Europe.

Chairman appoints former chairman as East Sussex ambassador

Tuesday 28 June 2005

Newly elected Chairman of East Sussex County Council, Councillor John Barnes, has invited the former Chairman, Daphne Bagshawe, to become an East Sussex ambassador and to act as the coordinator of the group she created as a voice for the county.

Sprucing up Battle Library

Tuesday 28 June 2005

Battle Library will be re-carpeted in July to give it a smart new look.

Adoption consortium celebrates five years

Monday 27 June 2005

One hundred and fifty balloons symbolising successful adoptions will hover over the Adoption Consortium’s fifth birthday conference on July 4.

Council strengthens anti-bullying support

Friday 24 June 2005

Work to help reduce bullying in East Sussex schools and the wider community is moving up a gear.

Property team wins national award commendation

Thursday 23 June 2005

East Sussex County Council’s property management team has been commended in the industry’s ‘Oscars’.

Money will go where it is needed

Wednesday 22 June 2005

East Sussex will benefit from the next round of Local Area Agreements announced by the government today.

Hellingly's 'Think! Slow Down – Belt Up!' child safety week

Wednesday 22 June 2005

Hellingly school children jumped at the chance to monitor the speed of passing traffic on Monday (20 June) as part of a child road safety week.

East Sussex puts cycle routes on the map

Thursday 23 June 2005

Some of the finest cycle routes in the South East are to be found in East Sussex.

Extra parking spaces for Lewes

Monday 20 June 2005

Proposals coming from the Lewes parking scheme review include the creation of 166 extra spaces throughout the town centre.

Nature project in line for award

Monday 20 June 2005

A project which involves adults with learning disabilities in conservation work at East Sussex nature reserves has reached the regional finals of the Health and Social Care Awards.

Free safety checks on child car seats

Friday 17 June 2005

A series of free child car seat safety checks are to be carried out in East Sussex over the next few weeks in a bid to cut the number of car accident deaths and serious injuries involving babies and toddlers.

Uckfield road improvements go ahead

Wednesday 15 June 2005

Major road improvements are going ahead in the centre of Uckfield to make life easier for pedestrians and vehicles.

Hazelcourt School flies the flag for East Sussex

Wednesday 15 June 2005

A group of students from Hazelcourt School in Eastbourne will fly the flag for East Sussex in the national final of the Consumer Challenge Quiz 2005.

More traders join Buy With Confidence scheme

Wednesday 15 June 2005

The latest firms to be given approved trader status under East Sussex County Council’s Buy With Confidence scheme have been presented with their certificates by council Chairman, Councillor John Barnes.

East Sussex schools win gold in Artsmark Awards

Tuesday 14 June 2005

Eleven schools in East Sussex have struck gold and proved themselves to be top of the class when it comes to arts education.

Council maps out future for special education

Tuesday 14 June 2005

Four key priorities have emerged from a major review of special education in East Sussex.

Trading Standards warning on prize draw scams

Tuesday 14 June 2005

Trading Standards officers from East Sussex County Council are warning people to watch out for scams involving so-called special prize draws or lotteries.

Gardening group bears fruit

Tuesday 14 June 2005

A group of adults with learning disabilities have created a host of green shoots on their allotment as part of East Sussex County Council’s programme to modernise day services.

Carers’ prize-winning photo on show in London

Tuesday 14 June 2005

An image of young carers from Eastbourne learning print-making has been chosen for exhibition in a London gallery as part of a national photographic competition.

Boosts to carers' service

Monday 13 June 2005

East Sussex County Council carers' service is offering more support to people looking after friends and relatives in time for Carers' Week, 13 – 19 June.

Sure Start June celebration

Monday 13 June 2005

Local Sure Start programmes and childcare providers in East Sussex have arranged fun days, picnics and many other events for children and their families this month.

Broadband take-up gathers pace

Monday 13 June 2005

Almost one in four East Sussex businesses and households that have access to high speed broadband communications are now taking advantage of it.

Real Nappy Week starts with a splash!

Thursday 9 June 2005

The Brighton & Hove and East Sussex Real Nappy Network will go on the road to promote Real Nappy Week – 20–26 June

Positive inspection report for Children’s Services

Wednesday 8 June 2005

Children’s Services provided by East Sussex County Council are serving people well and have excellent capacity for improvement.

Village pub leads the way with broadband service

Wednesday 8 June 2005

The village pub has become the first customer for Isfield’s new radio broadband service.

A bag full of books!

Tuesday 7 June 2005

Grab a bag full of books for just £2 or stock up on CDs, DVDs and videos at Hastings Central Library book sale.

Third time lucky for Newhaven bridge

Monday 6 June 2005

A footbridge in the centre of Newhaven, regarded as an eyesore by local people, is to come down at last.

Taxpayers will be hit by house building plans

Monday 6 June 2005

Taxpayers will need to find more than £29 billion to support the government’s house building ambitions for the South East over the next 20 years.

New consumer service goes live in East Sussex

Thursday 2 June 2005

From 6 June, consumers in East Sussex will be able to call Consumer Direct South East, a new advice and information line, for clear and practical advice on a range of issues.

Trace your family tree

Wednesday 1 June 2005

Journey back in time this summer with the help of a family history course at Hastings Reference Library.

Recycle your barbeque rubbish

Thursday 23 June 2005

Barbeques can create a lot of unnecessary rubbish, but with a little forward planning this can be kept to a minimum.

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