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Gritters geared up in East Sussex

Gritters parked up GRITTERS will be running their routes across the county next week to ensure they are geared up for the cold winter months.

On Friday, September 19, 21 gritters will be travelling along the most heavily used roads as part of the annual Operation Snowdrop, when East Sussex Highways fine-tunes its response to wintry weather.

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This entry was posted in Featured, Roads on September 12, 2025 by saffronp.

Get the flu jab now and protect yourself this winter

Staff from East Sussex County Council’s public health team got their flu jab at St Anne’s Pharmacy, in Lewes. Pictured (from left): Rob Tolfree, Victoria Spencer-Hughes, Darrell Gale and Ben BrownHEALTH workers in East Sussex have been getting their flu jab – and are encouraging other people in vulnerable groups to do the same.

As the days shorten, the temperatures drop and the flu season approaches, East Sussex County Council’s public health team is calling on those eligible to ensure they get their free jab. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health on October 31, 2019 by karenb.

Restaurant’s gold standard for healthy eating

BibendumAN Eastbourne eatery has become the first restaurant in East Sussex to achieve the ‘gold’ standard under a new awards scheme for healthy eating.

Bibendum, in Grange Road, won the accolade under the Eat Out Eat Well rating system administered by East Sussex County Council’s Trading Standards team. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health, Trading Standards on October 30, 2019 by karenb.

Shop around for best energy deal this winter

RESIDENTS are being urged to keep costs down this winter by considering a switch to a council-supported energy supplier.

With energy usage increasing during the colder months, Your Energy Sussex could help households save money by offering a 24-month tariff that fixes prices for two winters. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in General, Transport and Environment on October 22, 2019 by karenb.

Spot the signs and join the fight against modern slavery

Boat on beachTHE PUBLIC is being urged to take a stand against exploitation by calling out modern slavery.

With reports of individuals in East Sussex being exploited and abused increasing, East Sussex County Council is urging people to look out of the signs and join the fight. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care on October 17, 2019 by karenb.

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