News releases
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
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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
DRIVERS in East Sussex are being asked to be ‘deer aware’ this spring to avoid colliding with the animals on the county’s roads. East Sussex County Council is reminding people to take care when driving on rural roads, particularly during the next few months, as the risk of encountering the animals increases in April and May when young deer are born. There are an estimated 74,000 deer-related...
Karen Bowles Thursday, 9 April 2026
VISITORS to East Sussex’s spectacular coastline are being urged to stay safe around the county’s chalk cliffs. Every year, thousands of tonnes of chalk falls from the cliffs which stretch from the edge of Eastbourne, past Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and Seaford Head. Despite warning signs, people often stand near the edge of the fragile cliffs to take a look at the beach below or take a s...
Karen Bowles Thursday, 2 April 2026
SMOKERS visiting Pevensey Bay will be asked to stub out their cigarettes as it becomes the third smoke free beach in the county. Working in partnership, East Sussex County Council and Wealden District Council have introduced the voluntary smoke free space in a bid to protect children and young people and the environment. Pevensey Bay beach becomes the third smoke free beach in East Sussex follo...
Karen Bowles Wednesday, 18 February 2026
THE CONTRACTOR tasked with building a new bridge that will help improve traffic flow on a busy East Sussex route has been announced. East Sussex County Council have awarded the contract for the new two-lane structure at Exceat to Jackson Civil Engineering Group. The company, experienced in bridge and highways projects, will work with the county council to set a timescale for construction. Cllr...
Karen Bowles Thursday, 12 February 2026
Work continues to clear the East Sussex coastline of the remains of shipping containers and debris following containers going overboard from two cargo ships in recent weeks. Over the last week East Sussex councils have worked with other agencies and volunteers and have cleared large amounts of debris including organic materials, metals, plastics and container parts. All parties will continue to...
Karen Bowles Thursday, 22 January 2026
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