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Press releases

July 2006

New home for endangered species

Wednesday 26 July 2006

Water voles, bitterns and spangled button beetles are among the rare creatures that will benefit from a new wetland site being created at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Pebsham Countryside Park fact finding mission

Wednesday 26 July 2006

Members of the group responsible for developing Pebsham Countryside Park visited local family-run businesses recently, to research how leisure and recreation could be developed in the Park.

Budding film makers in production

Tuesday 25 July 2006

Seven young people from The Archery Youth Centre had the chance to become budding film makers as part of the Eastbourne Youth Arts Festival.

Summer fun in Hastings and St Leonards

Tuesday 25 July 2006

There’s lots to do this summer for young people in Hastings and St Leonards.

Young drinkers - ‘test’ purchases set to continue

Tuesday 25 July 2006

The drive to ensure shops and off licences are following the letter of the law when it comes to the age limit and alcohol sales is set to continue.

A new path for Rye Harbour

Tuesday 25 July 2006

Pedestrians and cyclists in Rye Harbour will have a safer journey thanks to a new path along Harbour Road.

Cold callers frozen out at Bishopstone

Thursday 20 July 2006

People in Bishopstone near Seaford are helping to freeze out rogue traders with a designated ‘No Cold Calling Zone’.

New services for young people in Newhaven

Tuesday 18 July 2006

Drop in services for young people in Newhaven are now available at the Meeching Centre, Meeching Rise, Newhaven, with a new package of services starting from July.

Partners promote alcohol safety messages

Monday 17 July 2006

Sensible drinking is the main message this summer as campaigners in East Sussex join together to promote alcohol safety.

Lewes Streets Ahead 2006

Monday 17 July 2006

Lewes residents are being asked for their views on plans to improve local roads for pedestrians and cyclists.

County questions A27 report

Wednesday 12 July 2006

East Sussex County Council has hit back at criticism of the A27 Polegate bypass, made by a pressure group, and claims the road IS a success.

Parking to go ahead on trial basis

Wednesday 12 July 2006

A parking scheme for Eastbourne has moved a step forward following East Sussex County Council Cabinet’s decision to give the scheme the go-ahead.

Awards for young people who care

Tuesday 11 July 2006

Twenty young people and their families from across East Sussex are getting ready to receive their awards for outstanding community achievement and regular school attendance.

Handy county cash to help older people

Monday 10 July 2006

Older people in East Sussex who have been identified as needing additional support will have a handy new service to help with jobs around the home.

Funding for Maresfield Traveller site

Monday 10 July 2006

The authorised Gypsy and Traveller site at Maresfield is set for a major refurbishment following the announcement of grant funding from central government.

New help for older people at home

Wednesday 5 July 2006

Older people and their carers will benefit from new technology worth nearly £1m to help people remain independent in their homes.

More names for approved trader list

Friday 7 July 2006

Businesses from Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, Rother and Wealden have joined one of the UK’s most successful approved trader schemes.

Chairman thanks Poppy Appeal cadets

Friday 7 July 2006

Cadets in East Sussex who collect for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal have been thanked by the Chairman of East Sussex County Council.

Have your say on equal opportunities in East Sussex Children’s Services

Wednesday 5 July 2006

People in East Sussex are asked to have their say on how services for children and young people can be more open and accessible to everyone.

Celebrating good school governance

Wednesday 5 July 2006

The first awards ceremony for governing bodies from schools across the county take place this week.

Bumper payments to improve school travel

Wednesday 5 July 2006

Over a quarter of a million pounds has been awarded to East Sussex schools to help them make journeys to their schools ‘greener’ and safer.

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