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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
LANDOWNERS responsible for hedges and trees which overhang the road or pavement are being urged to cut them back.
The council is reminding people that most roadside vegetation is the responsibility of the landowner and needs regular pruning to keep it within property boundaries.
OVER 2000 Ukrainians have been welcomed to East Sussex since the Homes for Ukraine scheme started more than three years ago.
East Sussex residents have shown their continuing and steadfast support, with over 900 host families providing a safe and welcoming home for those fleeing the conflict.
To mark Ukraine Independence Day on August 24, the county council is thanking residents for their support and reminding people host families are still needed for those seeking refuge.
THE FINAL phase of the Queensway Gateway Road is now expected to be completed in September.
East Sussex County Council and its contractor Balfour Beatty Living Places are delivering the last stage of the project which links Queensway with the A21 Sedlescombe Road North.
The work was due to be completed at the end of this month, but owing to unforeseen circumstances the road is now scheduled to open to the public in September.
