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Press releases

May 2006

Battle Abbey history still open to the public

Wednesday 31 May 2006

People can still step back in time and delve into the history of Battle Abbey thanks to an agreement between the owners of the estate, East Sussex County Council and central Government.

New sports hall for Northiam

Wednesday 31 May 2006

Construction of a hall at Northiam CE Primary School gets the go-ahead from East Sussex County Council.

County arts funding could unlock thousands

Wednesday 31 May 2006

Arts groups and projects across East Sussex will benefit from thousands of pounds of additional funding thanks to the County Council.

Council welcomes decision on Victoria – Hastings trains

Wednesday 31 May 2006

The decision to continue the hourly London Victoria to Hastings trains has been warmly welcomed by East Sussex County Council.

A new school for Wivelsfield

Tuesday 30 May 2006

East Sussex County Council has granted planning permission for a brand new primary school in Wivelsfield, set to open in September 2007.

Facts and Figures at your fingertips

Thursday 25 May 2006

A revolutionary website, containing facts and figures on the county from house prices to measures of deprivation has been launched by East Sussex County Council in partnership with the six Local Strategic Partnerships (LSPs) in East Sussex.

Council agrees top appointments

Wednesday 24 May 2006

The top positions for the Cabinet and other committees for the year ahead have been filled at East Sussex County Council.

County Council continues to prosecute for safer roads

Wednesday 24 May 2006

East Sussex County Council has successfully prosecuted a company for not providing adequate safety precautions at roadworks.

Slow down in Ashdown Forest

Wednesday 24 May 2006

East Sussex County Council has launched a campaign to tackle speeding across Ashdown Forest.

County Council’s Tracy wins national award

Tuesday 23 May 2006

East Sussex County Council (ESCC)’s Tracy Abbey has won the first national Young Professional Certificate from the Institution of Highways and Transportation (IHT).

County signs up to support business

Tuesday 23 May 2006

Small businesses in East Sussex are set to receive a boost as the County Council signs a special agreement to give local firms additional support.

Children hotfoot their way to school

Monday 22 May 2006

A record number of East Sussex schoolchildren are taking part in a travel survey to mark this summer’s Walk to School Week in East Sussex, 22 – 26 May.

Opening up services for minority communities

Monday 22 May 2006

People from minority communities in East Sussex will benefit from improved access to health and social care services thanks to the County Council securing £337,500 from the Government.

Hazel Court flies the flag for East Sussex

Friday 19 May 2006

A group of students from Hazel Court School in Eastbourne will fly the flag for East Sussex in a national consumer challenge quiz final.

Businesses offered disaster advice

Friday 19 May 2006

Companies in Sussex are being offered help to prepare for the unexpected and prevent business failure in the event of a disaster.

Climate change concerns – Council gets greener

Wednesday 17 May 2006

Concerns about climate change are being addressed in East Sussex as the County Council announces a big reduction in CO2 emissions.

Extending schools beyond the mainstream

Wednesday 17 May 2006

Pupils at East Sussex special schools are among the first in the country to benefit from extended day services for children with special needs.

Let’s do business!

Wednesday 17 May 2006

Small businesses in East Sussex are set to receive a boost with the signing of a special agreement on the agenda next week.

School attendance ordered by courts

Monday 15 May 2006

East Sussex magistrates have ordered parents to pay fines and courts costs for failing to make sure their children attended school regularly.

Truancy sweep sends children back to school

Wednesday 3 May 2006

Ninety-four pupils were stopped and questioned during a recent county wide truancy sweep.

Library membership drive success

Monday 15 May 2006

Over 2,500 people joined their local library in one month during a recent recruitment drive.

New children’s centre at Shinewater

Wednesday 3 May 2006

Shinewater Children’s Centre opened its doors this week, as part of a growing network of centres which provide young families with easy access to key services.

New supported housing for people with learning disabilities

Monday 15 May 2006

People with learning disabilities are to benefit from new supported housing.

Now we are one – Walking Bus celebrates birthday

Wednesday 10 May 2006

Children at Willingdon Primary School have been celebrating the first year of their Walking Bus with a special birthday card from East Sussex County Council.

Council magazine among the best in UK

Wednesday 10 May 2006

Your County – the County Council’s magazine for residents in East Sussex – has been named as one of the best in the country.

Thumbs up for fostering services

Tuesday 9 May 2006

Government inspectors have given East Sussex County Council’s Fostering Service the thumbs up for providing a high quality service, both to children and young people cared for by the service and to their carers.

Make a difference by fostering

Tuesday 9 May 2006

Foster Care fortnight runs from 8 May – 21 May 2006, and this year East Sussex County Council’s drive is to recruit foster carers who can make a difference for brothers and sisters, and for older children.

Consult the compost doctors

Tuesday 9 May 2006

If Compost Awareness Week has cultivated your interest, find out more by consulting the Compost Doctors on Saturday 13 May at Plumpton College.

Compost-ition Time!

Monday 8 May 2006

Competitions celebrating Compost Awareness Week are being run by East Sussex County Council’s Waste Awareness Team.

Leatham to lead Personnel and Training

Thursday 4 May 2006

Leatham Green has been appointed as Assistant Director – Personnel and Training at East Sussex County Council.

Fostering brighter futures for children

Wednesday 3 May 2006

East Sussex Foster Care fortnight runs from 8–21 May 2006, and this year’s drive is to recruit foster carers for brothers and sisters, and for older children.

‘Cowboys’ stopped from taking the cash

Wednesday 3 May 2006

Cowboy traders were stopped from taking over £71,000 in total from East Sussex residents last year.

Top trader directory now available

Wednesday 3 May 2006

A directory of traders who have been awarded an official stamp of approval is now available to consumers free of charge.

Project to promote independence for older people gets underway

Wednesday 3 May 2006

A major new multi-million pound project gets underway this month to improve services for older people.

Learning disability services set to improve

Tuesday 2 May 2006

Adults with learning disabilities should see services improve following a recent review by East Sussex County Council.

Photos to focus on landscapes and light

Tuesday 2 May 2006

People with a passion for taking photographs will be interested in a competition being organised by East Sussex County Council.

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