RESIDENTS in East Sussex can pick up a free pair of non-slip slippers at events to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week, which runs between September 15 and 19.
Public Health bosses at East Sussex County Council are running four public events to share advice on how older people can improve their balance with regular exercises, and hand out the free footwear to those attending. Continue reading
TRIBUTES are being paid to a dedicated councillor who served his community for 25 years.
Cllr Peter Pragnell, who represented residents in Hastings on both East Sussex County Council and Hastings Borough Council, died on Monday, September 1 aged 65. Continue reading
COUNCIL leaders have welcomed a report that found children in need of additional support or at risk in East Sussex have access to services that makes a positive difference to their lives.
A focussed inspection of arrangements for children in need and child protection planning also found that continued investment in services for vulnerable children and a “relentless focus” on supporting social workers and staff was helping to drive ongoing improvement in the lives of children and families. Continue reading
MORE than 900 people took the opportunity to explore local job and training opportunities at two successful apprenticeship roadshows this summer.
The Sussex Council of Training Providers held free events in Hastings and Eastbourne in partnership with, and using funding secured by East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Careers Hub. Continue reading
