WITH THE onset of autumn, residents are being warned to be wary of rogue traders aiming to capitalise on damage caused by seasonal storms.
Wet and windy weather can see damage to properties and gardens which may lead to homeowners receiving cold-calls from bogus traders with offers to repair roofs, clear gutters and remove fallen trees.
RESIDENTS who struggle to keep their homes warm can get support and advice through the council’s Warm Home Check service.
With over 30,000 households in East Sussex living in fuel poverty, the free service offers telephone advice for anyone struggling to afford to keep warm at home, as well as money-saving advice and tips on how to stay warm for less.
AN INITIATIVE to raise awareness of digital careers and equip young people with the skills to access tech opportunities has been launched in East Sussex.
The East Sussex Digital Futures Accelerator (DFA) programme offers a series of activities to schools and employers which aim to increase the number of students pursuing careers and opportunities locally in the digital and technology sector.
YOUNG people in Heathfield have started to put their stamp on a new state-of-the art youth hub.
The development of a fully accessible, two-storey facility on the High Street is underway thanks to £8million of grant funding from the Government’s Youth Investment Fund to upgrade two youth centres in East Sussex. Continue reading
