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Press releases

December 2006

Christmas parking and changes to parking in Lewes District

Wednesday 20 December 2006

On Christmas Day and Boxing Day there will be free parking in bays and car parks and single yellow lines. Parking charges will be enforced as usual at all other times including New Year's Day. There will be labels on pay & display machines to inform and remind people of the arrangements.

'Good’ rating for Local Transport Plans

Wednesday 20 December 2006

The government has announced that East Sussex County Council’s second Local Transport Plan (LTP) is ‘good.’ It also assessed the delivery of the first LTP as ‘good’.

Walking buses’ new jackets sponsored by East Sussex Highways

Tuesday 19 December 2006

A new sponsorship deal will help hundreds more local children stay safe and healthy as they walk to school.

Council and lottery cash helps fund new youth hostel

Tuesday 19 December 2006

A 13th century farm is to be converted into a youth hostel and outdoor activity centre, following funding from East Sussex County Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund.

County Council supports national drink drive campaign

Tuesday 19 December 2006

East Sussex County Council is promoting the Department for Transport’s Christmas Drink Drive Campaign.

Mild Autumn Ground Gritters

Tuesday 19 December 2006

For the first time in three years, East Sussex Highways has not had to send out it gritter lorries during the month of November.

Dreaming of a green Christmas

Monday 18 December 2006

People in East Sussex have been sending in their suggestions on how to spend a green Christmas.

Health chief quizzed on future of maternity services

Monday 18 December 2006

One of the county's most senior health chiefs has been quizzed over the future of maternity services in East Sussex.

Drink sensibly this Christmas and New Year

Monday 18 December 2006

Safety campaigners will be promoting their sensible drinking messages across East Sussex this Christmas and New Year.

U-turn on health inspections proposal

Friday 15 December 2006

East Sussex Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (HOSC) has claimed victory over a Government u-turn on plans to curb public and patient inspection of health services.

Youth concert in memory of former County Chairman

Thursday 14 December 2006

The East Sussex Youth Orchestra will be performing at the De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, on Friday 5 January 2007 at 7.30pm.

East Sussex sticking to its guns on council tax

Wednesday 13 December 2006

Work to bring down increases in council tax and focus on delivering efficient services for residents is continuing at East Sussex County Council.

Hastings Old Town pedestrian improvements

Wednesday 13 December 2006

Plans for puffin crossings, wider pavements and a pedestrian-only zone in Hastings Old Town are moving on to the detailed design stage after being agreed by the lead member for Transport and Envronment.

Services to continue after Avis Way closure, says council

Wednesday 13 December 2006

A day centre for people with learning disabilities is to close to find savings to meet increased demand for adult social care services in East Sussex.

Crowborough trader falls foul of knife laws

Wednesday 13 December 2006

In February this year Bruce Webster trading as ‘Coins’ in The Broadway, Crowborough illegally sold a knife to a 14 year-old volunteer working with East Sussex County Council Trading Standards.

The Great Big Christmas Sing

Tuesday 12 December 2006

Some 1,300 school children from around East Sussex showcased their vocal and musical talents when they performed 'Begin Again at Bethlehem’ this week at the East Sussex Music Service’s Great Big Christmas Sings.

Benefits take-up scheme breaks two million pound barrier

Tuesday 12 December 2006

Older residents in East Sussex have been helped to claim £2.2m per year in previously unclaimed benefits thanks to one of the most successful partnership schemes ever carried out in the county.

Christmas fun at your local library

Monday 11 December 2006

Children will be able to enjoy some seasonal cheer at their local library with Christmas events planned across East Sussex this month and into the New Year.

Public to have say on rights of way

Thursday 7 December 2006

People in East Sussex are to be given the chance to have their say on a blueprint to improve public access to the county's countryside and coast.

Information service wins national award

Wednesday 6 December 2006

A childcare information service for parents and guardians in East Sussex has scooped a national award.

Hollington bus reaches end of funding

Wednesday 6 December 2006

The Greater Hollington Arrow bus service has come to the end of its funding and will stop running at the end of this year.

County salutes excellent staff

Wednesday 6 December 2006

Better services for residents, efficiency savings, improvements in training and support and greater partnership working.

Mobility advice on offer at Eastbourne event

Tuesday 5 December 2006

Consumer advice and support with a focus on mobility issues is on offer for both residents and community and voluntary groups at an event in Eastbourne this week.

Roadshow to offer care for carers

Friday 1 December 2006

Carers are to be told how they might qualify for benefits including paid-for breaks from caring, training courses or equipment to make their lives easier.

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