Category Archives: Young people

Could you support a young person to become independent?

RESIDENTS with space in their home can find out how they can become part of a team supporting young people at a special information event.

The Supported Lodgings team, along with current providers, will be on hand to share information and answer questions about the scheme at Bexhill Sailing Club in De La Warr Parade on Thursday, October 11, from 5.30pm to 8pm. Continue reading

Major projects boost careers and employment

Young people from St Catherine’s College, Eastbourne, on their ‘Open Doors’ visit with Mildren, contractor for the Eastbourne Town Centre Improvement SchemeEMPLOYMENT and career prospects of adults and young people in East Sussex are being boosted by two major improvement schemes.

The contractors behind the Eastbourne Town Centre Improvement Scheme and Newhaven Port Access Road have pledged to provide jobs and work experience and to forge close links with local schools and colleges. Continue reading

Music lessons to continue as further savings found

East Sussex MusicMUCH-valued music lessons for young people across East Sussex will continue after alternative savings were identified.

Earlier in 2018, East Sussex County Council announced a consultation on proposals to remove funding for individual and small group instrumental lessons in a bid to make savings of £180,000 and balance the music service’s books. Continue reading

East Sussex youth issues get national airing

Libby Russell and Indya Wardle had their motions selected as two of the top 10 priorities for the UK Youth ParliamentYOUNG people in East Sussex are making their voice heard after their issues were chosen as top priorities by a national youth body – and could feature in a Westminster debate.

Two motions put forward by East Sussex Youth Cabinet members who represent the county on the UK Youth Parliament were selected from more than 50 issues to feature among the youth parliament’s top 10 priorities for the year ahead. Continue reading