Category Archives: Young people

Public asked for their views on rail discount scheme

VIEWS are being sought on plans to end a rail discount scheme which has seen a dramatic drop in applications.

The Sussex Student rail discount card, established by East Sussex County Council in partnership with West Sussex and Brighton & Hove councils, offers a 34 per cent discount on rail travel for further education students. Continue reading

Lylian’s prize for passionate knife crime speech

A TEENAGER from East Sussex has landed a prestigious award for the powerful speech on knife crime she delivered in the House of Commons.

Lylian Nunoo, from Eastbourne, was awarded the Paul Boskett Award by the British Youth Council for her emotive contribution to a UK Youth Parliament debate on knife crime held in the hallowed chamber in November. Continue reading