TRADING Standards officers are stepping up the fight against fraudsters after uncovering new scams across East Sussex.
The new cons came to light during Scams Awareness 2019 when officers spoke to residents at events across the county. Continue reading
A MYSTERY adventure in which a boy’s life changes forever when a giant sinkhole appears under his home has been named East Sussex children’s favourite book.
The Jewelled Jaguar, by Sharon Tregenza, came first in a poll of county schoolchildren to claim top prize in the East Sussex Children’s Book Awards, at a ceremony at Eastbourne’s Royal Hippodrome Theatre attended by 130 children. Continue reading
RESIDENTS are being urged to be on their guard against cold callers charging hundreds of pounds for basic gardening services.
East Sussex Trading Standards has received a number of reports of cold callers in the Lewes and Seaford areas offering gardening and tree surgery. Continue reading
COUNCIL and education leaders are celebrating a year of successes from a scheme aimed at improving careers advice and support for students across the county.
East Sussex Careers Hub launched in 2018 to link secondary schools, special schools and colleges with employers, further education providers and universities to improve aspirations enable students to learn about the world of work and make informed choices about their futures. Continue reading
