News releases
THE deadline for parents and carers to apply for their child’s secondary school place is fast approaching. Families with children in Year 6 have until midnight on Saturday, October 31 to submit their applications for September 2027. Every year there are families whose children would have secured a place at their preferred school had their application been made before the deadline. Cllr Paul Soa...
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
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CHILDREN in East Sussex will have the chance to discover new books as part of an annual reading initiative supported by local libraries. Youngsters aged four to 11 will be set the challenge to read six books during July and August as part of The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. The theme: ‘Read to the Beat’ is backed by Universal Music Group UK and aims to inspire children to explo...
Rebecca Durrant Friday, 3 July 2026
A FUNDING programme has helped boost businesses across Newhaven and create 25 new jobs. The Newhaven Business Grants Programme offered small and medium-sized businesses grants of up to £15,000 towards projects that would help them grow, innovate and improve productivity. Funded by UK Government with Local Regeneration Funding secured by Lewes District Council and delivered in partnership by Eas...
Karen Bowles Thursday, 25 June 2026
THE Armed Forces flag is flying at County Hall in recognition of the commitment and dedication show by veterans, cadets, serving troops, and their families. The flag has been flying for Armed Forces Week and will mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday, June 27, recognising the contribution made by the whole armed forces community. Cllr Victoria Carson, East Sussex County Council’s vice chairman and...
Karen Bowles Thursday, 25 June 2026
A REPORT that will guide the council’s priorities and help councillors develop new ideas will be presented to Cabinet next week. The annual State of the County report and the accompanying report looking back at 2025/26, will give the new Cabinet the opportunity to review in detail the current position of the county council. The report will also explore the needs of residents, the policy context...
Karen Bowles Monday, 22 June 2026
PRIMARY school pupils from across the county have named their winner in the annual East Sussex Children’s Book Award which took place last week. The Whisperwicks: The Labyrinth of Lost and Found by Jordan Lees was revealed as this year’s winner at an awards ceremony held at Uckfield Civic Centre attended by 200 pupils from 11 primary schools. The book is the first in the author’s global best...
Rebecca Durrant Thursday, 18 June 2026
MORE than 60 people in East Sussex facing barriers to work were able to find employment in the first year of a multi-million pound work support programme overseen and managed by East Sussex County Council. Connect to Work is a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) funded programme which was launched in June 2025 as part of a Government drive to support people with disabilities, long term healt...
Karen Bowles Tuesday, 16 June 2026
FRAGMENTS of pottery thought to date back thousands of years have been unearthed as work on a new bridge begins. Before construction of a two-lane bridge designed to improve traffic flow at Exceat can begin, archaeologists are working on the site to ensure any historical items are recorded and preserved. Archaeologists have dug a number of trenches at contractor Jackson Civil Engineering Gro...
Karen Bowles Tuesday, 16 June 2026
EAST Sussex County Council has demanded that Ministers urgently heed the opinions of local people in its plans for council reorganisation. Responding to a Government consultation, the county council said it strongly disagreed with proposals to move 23,900 residents of Peacehaven. Telscombe, East Saltdean and Falmer into an expanded Brighton & Hove City Council from 2028. The county council...
Karen Bowles Friday, 12 June 2026
Work to improve pedestrian safety in Sea Road is due to start this month. East Sussex Highways will be carrying out a programme of improvement work on Sea Road, Endwell Road and Jameson Road from Monday, June 22 to Thursday, July 23. The scheme will involve the relocation and widening of the existing zebra crossing, alongside carriageway resurfacing, footway reconstruction and minor drainage im...
Karen Bowles Friday, 12 June 2026
NEW data shows smoking is costing the East Sussex economy an estimated £426 million a year. Published by the charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), the figures highlight the significant economic and social impact of smoking across the county, underlining the substantial burden it places on individuals, communities, public services and the wider economy. The estimated £426 million total...
Rebecca Durrant Friday, 12 June 2026
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