News releases
Cllr Andy Woolley, leader of East Sussex County Council said: “A pause in the process announced by the Government today is surprising but is very good news especially for people in East Saltdean, Peacehaven and Telscombe who overwhelmingly said they wanted to remain in East Sussex. “This will now be the case until further notice. “It’s also welcome news for all residents of East Sussex who are...
Karen Bowles Monday, 7 September 2026
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Dear Helena, Thank you for your letter dated 7 September raising concerns from your constituents about home to school transport. Cllr Woolley has asked me to respond on his behalf. Firstly I can reassure you there has been no change to the Council’s policies for home to school transport. The Council has a clear process for assessing eligibility for transport and the safety and suitability of tr...
Karen Bowles Friday, 11 September 2026
COUNCIL leaders have congratulated young people across East Sussex as this year’s GCSE results are announced. Cllr Paul Soane, East Sussex County Council's lead member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability, said: “Today marks an important milestone for young people across East Sussex, and I would like to congratulate every student receiving their results. "T...
Karen Bowles Thursday, 20 August 2026
East Sussex County Council’s leader has responded to criticism from an MP over the future of the summer food voucher scheme. MP for Hastings and Rye, Helena Dollimore, had written to Cllr Andy Woolley asking why changes in Government funding had led to different support being offered by the county council. Cllr Woolley responded to the MP, challenging her comments and highlighting the...
Karen Bowles Thursday, 23 July 2026
A MAJOR milestone in the development of a new school for secondary age SEND students in Crowborough has been celebrated with the completion of the roof at Acre Wood Academy. Children and their families were joined by representatives from East Sussex County Council and London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT) at a special event on Wednesday, July 8, where construction specialists Willmott Dixon...
Karen Bowles Wednesday, 8 July 2026
A NEW purpose-built school building which will bring primary and secondary SEND provision in Crowborough onto the same site is taking shape. A steel frame now stands in the grounds in Church Road, as construction work for secondary school accommodation at Acre Wood Academy gathers pace. With primary age pupils already on site, the development will provide a new home for secondary age students w...
Karen Bowles Friday, 20 February 2026
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