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Funding boost to bolster green skills

COUNCIL bosses have welcomed funding that will help boost green skills, future-proof the construction industry and support the county’s move to net zero.

East Sussex County Council’s Employability and Skills Team successfully bid for £240,000 from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to launch the Retrofit Skills East Sussex project. Continue reading

Final two Family Hubs open their doors

FAMILIES across East Sussex will find it ever easier to access support after the final two of 11 new Family Hubs opened their doors.

Hubs in Lewes and Peacehaven were the latest to open, offering access to support and advice from Midwives, Health Visitors, Early Communications Support Workers, Early Years Practitioners, Community Engagement Coordinators and Early Help Keyworkers. Continue reading