COUNCIL leaders have praised the efforts of young people across East Sussex as this year’s A Level and GCSE results are announced.
Students across the county are collecting their results this week after another disrupted year due to the pandemic.
Yearly Archives: 2021
Rainbow flag flies at County Hall
THE rainbow flag is flying above County Hall in Lewes in support of equality and diversity.
Despite Pride events being restricted or cancelled due to Covid-19, representatives from East Sussex County Council, Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) gathered to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community. Continue reading
Virtual work experience gives students career insight
MORE than 1,300 students from across East Sussex were able to get an insight into the world of work despite the global pandemic, thanks to a virtual initiative.
Created by East Sussex County Council’s Careers Hub and Work Experience teams in association with local consultancy Always Possible, the Virtual Work Experience programme allowed employers to set authentic challenges which helped students learn more about the workplace. Continue reading
Highways team steps in to reduce flood risk
HIGHWAYS teams have taken action to help prevent homes from further flooding after the efforts to trace the owner of a blocked culvert stalled.
Homes in Wren Close, Heathfield were flooded after torrential downpours on Sunday, July 25, with fire crews having to be called in to help. Continue reading