Yearly Archives: 2025

Lewes Bonfire Operation Update – Travel, Safety and Choose Local

escc logoPublic safety is the top priority for all agencies involved in managing the Lewes Bonfire celebrations.

Despite the event taking place mid-week, on Wednesday 5th November, we still anticipate high levels of attendance. Combined with significant amounts of fireworks, this presents a unique challenge to the multi-agency group tasked with ensuring public safety. Continue reading

Sussex leaders unite to launch Informal Partnership Board ahead of Mayoral Combined County Authority 

SUSSEX leaders from across the region came together today for the first meeting of a new Partnership Board, marking a key milestone in the journey toward establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority for Sussex & Brighton.

The meeting focused on preparations for devolution for Sussex & Brighton, which promises to bring decision-making closer to communities and unlock new funding for locally agreed priorities. Continue reading

Standing together against hate

escc logoEAST Sussex County Council is working with partners to raise awareness of hate crime during National Hate Crime Awareness Week.

The national awareness week starts on Saturday, 11 October and provides an opportunity to raise awareness of what hate crime is and the impact it has on victims and local communities, as well as encouraging those affected to report it.

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