A UNIQUE opportunity to play a leading role in finding safe and loving homes for children and young people in need is on offer in East Sussex.
East Sussex County Council is recruiting a new chairperson for the Independent Fostering Panel to head up a team responsible for making recommendations for new foster carer applicants and reviewing foster care provision across the county. Continue reading
A NEW video has been launched to help adults with learning disabilities stay safe online.
The animated film, entitled ‘Safety Net’, has been developed as an accessible guide to keep everyone safe online and is specifically aimed at adults with a learning disability and autistic people. Continue reading
MILLIONS of pounds are set to be invested in climate change efforts, the county’s road network and other vital services as spending plans win the backing of councillors.
East Sussex County Council approved a £453 million budget for 2022/23 for the day-to-day provision of services and £753 million for capital investment, which includes a commitment to spend an additional £6 million to help combat climate change and £31 million to maintain and improve roads and pavements over the next decade. Continue reading
EAST Sussex County Council is set to welcome Ros Parker as its new Chief Operating Officer.
Following a unanimous decision by a cross-party Members’ Panel, Ros will join the council in April to lead the authority’s Business Services Department comprising finance, HR & Organisational Development, IT & digital, property, procurement and internal audit.
