Council leaders have pledged their commitment to becoming a Slavery Free Community by 2030.
The Modern Slavery Pledge, signed by Council Leader Councillor Keith Glazier, the lead member for Communities and Safety Councillor Bill Bentley, and Chief Executive Becky Shaw, underlines the council’s commitment to Sussex-wide plans to end modern slavery and human trafficking.
The pledge coincides with the 10 year anniversary of UK Anti-Slavery Day which takes place this Sunday, October 18.
A RANGE of services will be available at all East Sussex libraries when the remaining 12 reopen on October 19.
Customers will be able to order online or by phone any item from the lending stock of the entire county library catalogue free of charge and have it delivered to the library of their choice. Continue reading
TWO gritter drivers will return to the roads this winter having clocked up more than 50 years’ experience between them.
Graham Gosden and Mick Bishop are among the East Sussex Highways team gearing up for a busy few months keeping county roads clear of snow and ice. Continue reading
THE NEED to find families for children who wait the longest for a loving home is being highlighted during National Adoption Week.
Adoption South East hopes the awareness-raising event will encourage people to consider adopting sibling groups, older children, those with complex health needs and children from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. Continue reading
