THE government is being urged to help protect vulnerable people in East Sussex by halting extra costs on care providers.
East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Partners in Care (ESPiC), an alliance of care providers, have joined forces to call for an urgent change to measures in the October budget which would reduce the money available for social care in the county by millions of pounds.
COUNCILS across the county are joining forces to encourage pension-age residents to check that they are not missing out on support available to them.
East Sussex County Council has teamed up with the five district and borough councils to raise awareness of Pension Credit to those who may be eligible. Continue reading
COUNCIL leaders are urging residents to give their feedback on savings proposals that would affect social care services.
East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet agreed last week to consult on savings proposals identified as part of work to address a £55 million funding gap in next year’s budget. Continue reading
COUNCIL leaders will be discussing how savings might be made to address the £55 million funding gap the authority could face next year.
The first round of savings proposals for 2025/26 will be presented to Cabinet on Thursday, September 26, with members being asked to agree to consult on these, carry out further work to identify additional savings and continue to lobby for more sustainable funding. Continue reading
