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Local charity re-homes teddy bears at Adventure Park

Cllr Paul Holbrook, Chris Downton from Children with Cancer Fund, East Sussex County Council Chairman Cllr. Roy Galley, and volunteers at the Knockhatch Adventure ParkCommunity joins forces to raise money for local families affected by cancer.

Families, volunteers, and local dignitaries gathered at Knockhatch Adventure Park on Tuesday, October 28 to celebrate and support the incredible work of the Children with Cancer Fund (CWCF) — a charity helping families across East Sussex, Brighton and Hove for over 27 years.

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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

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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