A ‘FEARLESS’ soldier who bravely charged through a barrage of gunfire during a First World War battle will be commemorated with a permanent memorial.
Hastings-born Claude Nunney was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest decoration for valour from the British Army, for his actions in battle on September 1 and 2, 1918. Continue reading
EAST Sussex County Council has been awarded a national accolade for the support it gives to the armed forces community.
The authority has received a silver award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Support Scheme, which honours employers that show a commitment to supporting current and former military personnel. Continue reading
THE rainbow flag has been raised over County Hall, in Lewes, to mark this year’s Brighton & Hove Pride celebrations.
Representatives from East Sussex County Council, Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, South East Coast Ambulance Service and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust were in attendance. Continue reading
A REPORT kick-starting the next three years of business and financial planning looks ahead and presents a realistic picture of the baseline-only council services which may be offered in the face of intense pressures on East Sussex.
The State of the County report, being presented to Cabinet next week, sets out the strongest possible offer East Sussex County Council can aim to provide given reductions in funding, increased demand and rising costs. Continue reading
