Monthly Archives: September 2020

#YouCanAdopt campaign launched to boost adoptions

A NEW myth-busting campaign aimed at finding families for children waiting to be adopted is being backed by the regional adoption agency for the south east.

#YouCanAdopt has been launched to tackle misconceptions around who is eligible and encourage more people to consider adopting, particularly people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Continue reading

Rural broadband scheme given connectivity boost

Cllr Rupert SimmonsBUSINESSES and residents in rural areas of the county who are struggling to get high-speed broadband are being offered a helping hand to access improved connectivity.

East Sussex County Council has invested £500,000 to support the Government’s Rural Gigabit Voucher scheme, which helps businesses and residents in rural areas to access fast and reliable broadband. Continue reading