Launch of action plan marks Autism Acceptance Month

EAST Sussex County Council is marking Autism Acceptance Month with the launch of an action plan designed to improve the lives of autistic people living in the county.

The all-age action plan has been developed based on the lived experiences of people with autism, their carers and their families, with input from the NHS and wellbeing, education and employment providers. Continue reading

New scheme aims to reduce roadwork disruption

RoadworksCONTRACTORS and utility companies will be charged more to work on East Sussex’s busiest roads in a bid to reduce disruption across the county.

East Sussex County Council is among the first local authorities to implement a Lane Rental Scheme, which will see companies pay more to carry out work on the busiest 5.9 per cent of the county’s road network during peak times. Continue reading