Category Archives: Libraries

Plans for a more efficient mobile library service are given the go ahead

CHANGES to mobile library services which will help save the taxpayer more than £130,000 a year have been approved by East Sussex County Council.

A total of 90 stops made by the mobile library will remain unaffected, while 16 stops will be combined. Visits to 21 care home and sheltered housing settings will be replaced by existing alternative service. Watch our video with Councillor Chris Dowling, lead member for community services.

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Residents get their first look inside new Seaford library complex

1 (31)RESIDENTS were given their first look inside the multi-million pound library complex in Seaford

The project, the first of its kind embarked upon by East Sussex County Council, began in October 2012 when building work started at the Sutton Park Road site. By February, the final bricks were being laid ready for fixtures and fittings to be added to the building. Continue reading

Call for artist to contribute to Newhaven’s new library

CabChrisDowling (Small)AN artist is being sought to add their creative touch to Newhaven’s new library with a specially commissioned window in four panels.

East Sussex County Council announced earlier this year that three artworks will be commissioned for three new library developments with the help of a £56,000 grant from the Arts Council. All three commissions will be under the title Transparent. Continue reading