PEOPLE are being urged to ensure they recycle dead batteries and vapes responsibly.
The council is reminding residents that batteries and vapes are a fire risk and should never be placed in household waste or recycling bins.
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Refurbished children’s home reopens following storm damage
STAFF and residents at a children’s residential home in Eastbourne celebrated its reopening recently following storm damage last year.
The Bungalow, which accommodates up to seven children and young people aged between 7 and 19 with complex needs and disabilities, suffered extensive damage when Storm Ciaran hit last October.
Beware of rogue traders after stormy weather
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.
Home check service helps residents keep warm
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.