Wednesday 27 June 2007
New ‘gateway’ signs have been erected in Ashdown Forest to alert drivers to the dangers of deer on the road.
Wednesday 27 June 2007
Some of the best young local musical talent will be showcased at Alexandra Park, Hastings as the third ParkLive event takes place on Saturday 7 July.
Wednesday 27 June 2007
People with a passion for photography will be interested in a competition being run by East Sussex County Council.
Wednesday 27 June 2007
Crime in the county has fallen by 5% in the last year but local residents still perceive it to be much higher and place the fear of crime as one of their main concerns.
Wednesday 27 June 2007
East Sussex County Council’s Fostering Service has been given a glowing report from the Commission for Social Care Inspection.
Wednesday 27 June 2007
Transport bosses have agreed to apply a 'lighter touch' to resolve Seaford's parking problems.
Wednesday 27 June 2007
A heathland home to rare birds and butterflies is to be restored thanks to a special grant of more than £20, 000.
Wednesday 27 June 2007
The importance of business and economic development will be underlined this week when Peter Jones, Leader of East Sussex County Council reveals the results of the county’s first ever detailed business survey.
Tuesday 26 June 2007
Cuilfail tunnel in Lewes will be closed to allow routine cleaning and maintenance from 9pm on Friday 29 June until 6am the following morning.
Tuesday 26 June 2007
A secondary school teacher and a teaching assistant from East Sussex have come out top in the South East regional finals of the Teaching Awards.
Monday 25 June 2007
More than 1,000 people in East Sussex have requested information packs on how to stop junk mail in the last year. Many more have been distributed as part of a Waste Awareness roadshow.
Monday 25 June 2007
Two foster carers from East Sussex have been congratulated by the County Council for receiving MBEs in this year’s Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Monday 25 June 2007
The footbridge at Uckfield train station has been removed for repairs.
Friday 22 June 2007
Local arts groups and projects could benefit from a huge cash windfall thanks to East Sussex County Council.
Friday 22 June 2007
Pupils from primary schools across the county will gather in Hailsham next week to find out the winner of the East Sussex Children’s Book Award.
Thursday 21 June 2007
East Sussex County Council has provisionally accepted a bid for the former Uckfield learning centre building.
Thursday 21 June 2007
Schools from across East Sussex are to be applauded for gaining prestigious Artsmark Awards at a special celebration event on 28 June at the Capital Theatre, Horsham.
Wednesday 20 June 2007
East Sussex County Council has appealed for patience after unusually warm and wet weather coupled with an early spring has put grass cutting schedules behind.
Tuesday 19 June 2007
Young carers across East Sussex are set to benefit following a recent workshop and conference held at the Kings Centre in Eastbourne (12 June).
Monday 18 June 2007
Children and their parents and carers enjoyed a fun open day when Carousel Nursery celebrated its recent partnership with the Greater Hollington Children’s Centre.
Monday 18 June 2007
A project to provide residents with improved access to services via a network of community help points and information kiosks has been put under the spotlight.
Friday 15 June 2007
Faster Internet connections and improved e-learning facilities are on their way to East Sussex schools thanks to a countywide network upgrade project.
Friday 15 June 2007
Two state-of-the-art 'intelligent' pedestrian crossings have been installed in Hastings.
Thursday 14 June 2007
Businesses are to benefit from a new recycling collection service that will further reduce the amount of rubbish being sent to landfill and reduce their waste bills.
Wednesday 13 June 2007
Tributes have been paid to one of the county's most senior council officers who has retired after 39 years in local government.
Wednesday 13 June 2007
Plans for a brand new primary school and children’s centre in Rye have been given the go-ahead by East Sussex County Council.
Wednesday 13 June 2007
Local authorities on both sides of the channel are very positive about the future of Newhaven Port following a meeting in France.
Tuesday 12 June 2007
Do you have the time and energy to give care and support to a child with special needs? If so then East Sussex County Council wants to hear from you.
Tuesday 12 June 2007
A series of improvements to make Lewes more pedestrian-friendly is to begin next month.
Monday 11 June 2007
A unique partnership agreement has been signed between East Sussex County Council and EDF Energy Networks to improve roadworks, boost efficiency and reduce congestion.
Monday 11 June 2007
The hard work of Parent Link’s volunteers in providing information and advice services to parents in East Sussex was recognised at a special event during Volunteers Week.
Thursday 7 June 2007
A group of students from St Anne’s School in Newhaven will fly the flag for East Sussex in a national Consumer Challenge quiz final.
Thursday 7 June 2007
Further new works to reduce carbon emissions and improve the environment received a boost this week following agreement on a plan for ‘greener’ new council buildings.
Wednesday 6 June 2007
Pupils at 45 primary schools and 6 secondary schools in the county will benefit from a ground-breaking pilot to provide one-to-one tuition.
Wednesday 6 June 2007
A new pilot mobile response service to help people who fall in their homes is to be officially launched.
Tuesday 5 June 2007
Schoolchildren have made toys from recycled rubbish to help disadvantaged youngsters in war-torn Sierra Leone.
Tuesday 5 June 2007
The people of Hailsham are invited to a special event at Hailsham Library on Monday 11 June from 6–7pm to talk about their memories of bygone transport.
Tuesday 5 June 2007
Parents choosing to send their children to denominational schools in East Sussex will continue to receive some financial help towards transport costs from East Sussex County Council.
Tuesday 5 June 2007
The number of casualties at more than 100 of the worst accident blackspots in East Sussex has plummeted after a programme of safety measures.
Monday 4 June 2007
Peacehaven pupils will be voting in the next two weeks to decide how they would like to spend £10,000 from East Sussex County Council to make a positive difference to their local area.
Monday 4 June 2007
People can find out more about the planned extra-care scheme for the Downlands site in Peacehaven at a dedicated open day on Thursday 14 June from 3pm–6.30pm at the Anzac Room, Meridian Centre, Greenwich Way, Peacehaven.
Friday 1 June 2007
The Central Rail Corridor Board met last Friday (April 27) to discuss how best to take forward the study which they are commissioning, for the reinstatement of the Lewes – Uckfield Railway Line. This study will provide an up-to-date and definitive view on the feasibility and viability of reinstating the line. Representatives from Uckfield, Crowborough and Lewes Town Councils, and representatives of the Parish Councils in Wealden and Lewes were invited to attend as observers for the first time.
