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Press releases

June 2006

County Council team best in the country

Wednesday 28 June 2006

Councillors and staff at East Sussex County Council are celebrating this week after being handed a top national award.

Celebration for social care staff

Wednesday 28 June 2006

More than 60 East Sussex County Council social care staff attended a special ceremony this week held to celebrate their achievement.

Over 50s to shape services

Wednesday 28 June 2006

People over 50 can take an active role in shaping the services that will affect them in the future, as East Sussex County Council asks "What services do you want?”

I spy a reading mission in libraries

Friday 23 June 2006

Children in East Sussex are on a mission this summer and their target is a reading challenge at their local library.

Hazel Court pipped at the post in quiz finals

Thursday 22 June 2006

A group of students from Hazel Court School in Eastbourne have just missed out on glory in a national consumer challenge quiz final.

County Council hits out at housing numbers

Wednesday 21 June 2006

A report commissioned by government, which advocates a massive 46,000 extra homes to be built each year in the South East, has been dubbed "appalling and ludicrous” by East Sussex County Council Leader, Peter Jones.

Council on course to meet green target

Wednesday 21 June 2006

A series of pollution-busting initiatives have boosted East Sussex County Council’s green credentials and the Council is now well on course to meet its environmental impact target.

Court action to get children into school

Wednesday 21 June 2006

Parents who repeatedly failed to make sure their children attended school have been taken to court by East Sussex County Council.

Fear of crime under scrutiny

Monday 19 June 2006

People’s perception of the fear of crime is being addressed by a council watchdog committee in East Sussex.

ASBO for Eastbourne gardener

Friday 16 June 2006

Eastbourne gardener, William Chapman received an Anti-Social Behaviour Order and an Enforcement Order this week following complaints made to East Sussex County Council’s Trading Standards Service.

Dallington calls time on doorstep callers

Friday 16 June 2006

The village of Dallington in East Sussex is leading the fight against rogue traders by being the first in the County to be designated as a ‘No Cold Calling Zone’.

Recycle to be a World Cup Winner

Thursday 15 June 2006

World cup fans who pledge to recycle could win a set of wine glasses made from recycled beer bottles. As part of ‘the BIG recycle’, East Sussex County Council’s Waste Management Team is running a competition to encourage people to show their bin the red card and recycle their bottles and cans.

Taking steps to prevent anti-social behaviour

Wednesday 14 June 2006

Young people in Hastings & St Leonards can set goals and plan their futures following the launch of the new 1–2–1 Programme.

Online help for parents of children with special education needs

Wednesday 14 June 2006

A new website for parents and carers of children with special education needs is now up and running and offers all the information they need to help support and guide them through their child’s education.

Approved trader scheme hits the 200 mark

Wednesday 14 June 2006

An approved trader scheme set up in East Sussex has signed up its 200th member – making it one of the biggest schemes of its kind in the UK.

Support for carers and partners of drug users

Wednesday 14 June 2006

Carers and partners of people who misuse drugs and alcohol in East Sussex are being offered additional information, advice and support.

Bike2work day

Tuesday 13 June 2006

Workers from all over Lewes are being invited to leave their cars at home and Bike2Work on Thursday 22 June.

Hastings Old Town Pedestrian improvements

Tuesday 13 June 2006

Proposals to improve safety for pedestrians in the Old Town area of Hastings, will be on show on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 June.

South East Plan – Cabinet response

Monday 12 June 2006

East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet has agreed its broad support for the South East Plan but decided to make objections to some specific proposals.

Powerful committee to quiz health chief

Monday 12 June 2006

People who use health and social care services in the county can be sure that their concerns will be raised with bosses right at the top.

Young bookworms gather for award ceremony

Friday 9 June 2006

Pupils from primary schools across the County will gather in Eastbourne next week to find out the result of the East Sussex Children’s Book Award.

Summer concerts in East Sussex

Friday 9 June 2006

Enjoy a musical summer this year, with concerts at venues across the county offering everything from classical to jazz, rock to opera.

County Council scoops top green award

Friday 9 June 2006

East Sussex County Council has walked away with a top green award for its work on the new Lewes Library.

Peacehaven Children’s Centre

Thursday 8 June 2006

Children and parents joined Patsy Palmer this week to celebrate the official opening of Peacehaven Children’s Centre’s new building.

Construction and demolition waste – reduce it, reuse it, don’t just dump it!

Thursday 8 June 2006

Workers in the construction and demolition industry in East Sussex are to benefit from new waste guidance published by the County Council. The guidance helps people to avoid wasting construction materials that could be reused or recycled.

Maynards Green is go for road safety

Thursday 8 June 2006

"Slow Down and Belt Up” is the message for motorists in Maynards Green, next week (12--16 June). School children, parents and residents will be working together with East Sussex County Council’s Road Safety Team and Sussex Police, to raise awareness of the dangers of speeding and not wearing a seatbelt.

Mosaic Gardens provide part of the jigsaw for Pebsham Park

Thursday 8 June 2006

School students recently went on a trip to the Mosaic Gardens in Lille, France to see how East Sussex County Council could transform Pebsham Countryside Park.

The Big Recycle kicks off this week

Thursday 8 June 2006

East Sussex football fans celebrating the World Cup are being asked to show their bin the red card and recycle their bottles and cans as part of The Big Recycle.

Chairman thanks music supporters

Wednesday 7 June 2006

The army of music volunteers in East Sussex have been publicly thanked for their work.

Have your say on housing and support in later life

Monday 5 June 2006

The views of people over 50 are being sought on what kind of accommodation and support they want in their later life.

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