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Campaign to help smokers in Hastings find happiness

AN AWARENESS campaign designed to dispel a common myth that smoking is a way to relieve stress is hitting Hastings in the new year.

Representatives of South East Smokefree Alliance (SESA) will be at Priory Meadow Shopping Centre on Tuesday, January 6, to talk to shoppers about wellbeing, and the link between quitting smoking and feeling better. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Public Health on December 22, 2025 by karenb.

Peacehaven Mosque arson attack – joint statement

EAST Sussex County Council has joined Sussex Police in condemning an attack on a mosque in Peacehaven on Saturday night (October 4).

Police are investigating and have issued an appeal to identify two people in connection with the incident – Appeal to identify suspects in connection with Peacehaven arson | Sussex Police Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Uncategorized on October 6, 2025 by karenb.

Adult social care services receive ‘good rating’

escc logoCOUNCIL bosses have welcomed a positive assessment of adult social care services which recognises its commitment to providing the best possible support for residents.

Giving East Sussex County Council a rating of ‘good’, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) highlighted the collaboration with those using the service as a ‘real strength’. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care on October 3, 2025 by karenb.

Major new road to open to traffic

A road designed to improve traffic flow and transport links between Bexhill and Hastings is set to open to traffic tomorrow (Tuesday, September 30).

The completion of the junction linking the new Queensway Gateway Road to the A21 has been complex and has opened later than expected having faced a number of technical challenges. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy, Roads, Transport and Environment on September 29, 2025 by karenb.

Case for One East Sussex is presented to Government

AN ambitious plan for people in East Sussex to get all their services in one place, and at reduced cost, is being sent to Ministers today.

The One East Sussex proposal is for a single council to provide all the services currently run by the five boroughs and district councils and by the county council. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on September 26, 2025 by karenb.

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