Council leaders have pledged their commitment to becoming a Slavery Free Community by 2030.
The Modern Slavery Pledge, signed by Council Leader Councillor Keith Glazier, the lead member for Communities and Safety Councillor Bill Bentley, and Chief Executive Becky Shaw, underlines the council’s commitment to Sussex-wide plans to end modern slavery and human trafficking.
The pledge coincides with the 10 year anniversary of UK Anti-Slavery Day which takes place this Sunday, October 18.
TWO gritter drivers will return to the roads this winter having clocked up more than 50 years’ experience between them.
Graham Gosden and Mick Bishop are among the East Sussex Highways team gearing up for a busy few months keeping county roads clear of snow and ice. Continue reading
SMOKERS in East Sussex are being urged to join the 1 million across the UK who quit during the coronavirus lockdown and stop smoking during Stoptober.
The annual stop smoking challenge returns this October, and smokers across the county are being encouraged to put their lungs first, strengthen their immune system and breathe easier by giving quitting a go. Continue reading
A Hailsham farmer who sent 38 sheep to slaughter in poor condition has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 in fines and costs.
Jack Holt, of Nodes Farm, Magham Down, pleaded guilty to two offences under the Animal Welfare Act when he appeared at Hastings Magistrates Court on September 22.
