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More than 14,000 voices have their say on the future shape of East Sussex

escc logoPEOPLE in East Sussex have given more than 14,000 views on plans to reorganise the area’s local government.

Every comment received is now part of the evidence being considered by all six councils in East Sussex as they decide on the final proposal they will make to ministers by 26 September.

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This entry was posted in Featured, Governance Services on September 10, 2025 by saffronp.

Rates of cases of Covid-19 in the Eastbourne area

Joint update from Eastbourne Borough Council, East Sussex County Council and Public Health England

The virus has not gone away and we’re seeing the fluctuation of relatively small numbers of cases in many parts of the country. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Public Health on July 17, 2020 by karenb.

Rainbow flag flies at County Hall

THE rainbow flag is flying above County Hall in Lewes in support of the LGBT+ community.

Despite this year’s Pride events being postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis, the iconic flag was raised on Tuesday, July 14, in support of equality and diversity. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on July 15, 2020 by karenb.

Summer makeover for East Sussex roads

FIFTY of the county’s roads will be given a new lease of life this summer, thanks to two improvement programmes.

The work, which starts this month, will waterproof and seal the road surface, improving safety and extending the life of the carriageway for up to 10 years. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on July 8, 2020 by karenb.

Five East Sussex libraries set to reopen after lockdown

Cllr Bill BentleyFIVE of the county’s libraries will reopen from July 13 following a change in the Government guidance.

Crowborough, Battle, Newhaven, Eastbourne and Hastings libraries will offer a restricted service, with limited numbers of people allowed in at any one time. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries on July 3, 2020 by karenb.

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