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Press releases

January 2008

Making roads safer in East Sussex

Thursday 31 January 2008

Southern Water and East Sussex County Council are working together to ensure safety and minimise disruption during roadworks.

Promising prospects for Supporting People

Thursday 31 January 2008

A drive to support vulnerable people in their own homes is getting promising results, according to the Audit Commission’s latest inspection of the ‘Supporting People’ programme.

New library recommended for Newhaven

Wednesday 30 January 2008

A new library at Newhaven is on the cards following a recommendation this week by East Sussex County Council.

Young consumer crown up for grabs

Wednesday 30 January 2008

Four teams from two East Sussex schools are set to battle it out to find the county’s young consumer champions.

No cold calling plan at Westham

Wednesday 30 January 2008

Residents of Westham near Pevensey could soon be saying no to unwanted callers if a proposal to set up a no cold calling zone gets the go-ahead.

County renews opposition to London waste

Wednesday 30 January 2008

Councillors have said they will continue to fight plans to make East Sussex a dumping ground for London's waste.

Cabinet keeps council tax promise

Wednesday 30 January 2008

The plan to keep rises in council tax down in East Sussex is on track following a recommendation by the County Council’s Cabinet.

Changes to maternity services referred to Secretary of State

Tuesday 29 January 2008

Planned changes to maternity services in East Sussex have been challenged by the county’s Health Overview Scrutiny Committee (HOSC). In a move that will see the proposals referred to the Secretary of State, members of HOSC voted against the Primary Care Trusts’ case for one consultant-led maternity service at Hastings and a birthing centre at Eastbourne.

Bullying survey gets good response

Monday 28 January 2008

More than 2,000 school pupils have so far taken part in the largest ever anti-bullying survey of children and young people in East Sussex.

Shaping our services

Monday 28 January 2008

Local services will only improve if the people that use them get involved in how they are developed. This is the founding belief of the new ‘Disabled Users Reference Group,’ which is looking for members.

Rethink rubbish urges County Chairman

Thursday 24 January 2008

The campaign to get more people to reduce, re-use and recycle more of their waste is being supported by the Chairman of East Sussex County Council.

Continuing the partnership: St Michael’s Hospice and the Moreton Centre

Wednesday 23 January 2008

The Moreton Centre in St Leonards is set to continue its partnership with St Michael’s Hospice by temporarily accommodating its in-patient unit during necessary redevelopment and refurbishment works.

Hailsham estate says no to cold callers

Tuesday 22 January 2008

Residents of Harmers Hay at Hailsham are saying no to unwanted callers by setting up a no cold calling zone on their estate.

Cold callers frozen out at Ninfield

Tuesday 22 January 2008

Residents of Ninfield are saying no to unwanted callers by setting up a no cold calling zone.

Drug and alcohol conference to highlight carers

Monday 21 January 2008

The support that carers, partners, family and friends give to people with drug and alcohol problems will be highlighted at a major conference at the end of March.

No cold calling consultation at Shinewater

Monday 21 January 2008

Cold callers could soon be given the cold shoulder in the Shinewater area of Eastbourne if a proposal to set up a no cold calling zone is given the green light.

New chapter for Hastings Library

Monday 21 January 2008

The biggest boost to library services in Hastings for decades is on the cards following a recommendation by East Sussex County Council to build a new library in the town.

Changes to maternity services to be discussed by HOSC

Friday 18 January 2008

The East Sussex Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee (HOSC) is to consider the decision by the county’s two Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) to change local maternity services in Eastbourne and Hastings.

Eastbourne Hailsham Triangle Masterplan – consultants appointed

Thursday 17 January 2008

A major step towards developing a plan to deliver improvements across the Eastbourne and Hailsham areas was announced today.

No cold calling zone could be coming to Pevensey

Wednesday 16 January 2008

Pevensey could soon be giving cold callers a frosty reception with the introduction of a no cold calling zone in the town.

New Youth Cabinet meets and sets out its agenda

Wednesday 16 January 2008

The newly elected members of East Sussex’s Youth Cabinet have taken on their roles following a special celebration event.

Access and refurbishment work at Bexhill Library

Tuesday 15 January 2008

Access improvement and refurbishment work is due to start at Bexhill Library in Western Road next week.

Committee hears West Sussex Hospitals may keep A&E

Tuesday 15 January 2008

Proposals which see the retention of existing A&E services at hospitals in West Sussex may be on the cards, according to evidence heard by the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Dispute over bunds resolved

Monday 14 January 2008

A long-standing dispute over mounds of chalk and waste which were dumped on common land more than two years ago has finally been resolved, following an intervention by East Sussex County Council.

Access and improvement work at Eastbourne Library

Monday 14 January 2008

Refurbishment and access work has started at Eastbourne Library in Grove Road.

County Council highly rated in national equality survey

Monday 14 January 2008

East Sussex County Council is one of the best employers in the country when it comes to equal opportunities for lesbian and gay people.

Parents prosecuted over school absence

Monday 14 January 2008

East Sussex County Council has continued its drive to prosecute parents who ignore their child’s absence from school and fail to co-operate to resolve the problem.

Walking in literary footsteps

Thursday 10 January 2008

Literary lovers are now able to follow in the footsteps of some of the World’s greatest writers and create their very own author trail around East Sussex, Kent and France.

Recycling service attracts 50th business

Wednesday 9 January 2008

A new business recycling service has reached a crucial milestone eight months after being launched.

Archive service scores well in national audit

Tuesday 8 January 2008

Archive and record office services in East Sussex are in very good shape according to the National Archives.

Extra-Care Housing ready for a ground-breaking start

Monday 7 January 2008

The development of a £6.4m Extra-Care Housing Scheme in Peacehaven is right on schedule, with builders due to start work on the site by March.

Making the choice of primary school

Monday 7 January 2008

Parents of pre-school children in East Sussex are being asked to select the school they would like their child to attend.

Lewes–Uckfield rail line: re-instatement study underway

Thursday 3 January 2008

Network Rail has signed up to a study into the possibility of reopening the Uckfield to Lewes rail line. The following is a statement on behalf of the Central Rail Corridor Board.

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