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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.

Join the Space Chase for Summer Reading Challenge

YOUNG readers will be able to embark on an adventure that is out of this world, with the return of the Summer Reading Challenge.

East Sussex libraries are calling on children aged four to 11 to join the Space Chase and sign up to read six books over the summer holidays. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries, Young people on July 23, 2019 by karenb.

Rainbow flag flies above County Hall for Pride

THE rainbow flag is flying above County Hall in Lewes to mark this year’s Pride celebrations.

The flag is raised every year to support for events in Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton which, between them, attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on July 23, 2019 by karenb.

Windfall for Bexhill projects to promote sustainable travel

Cllr Rupert SimmonsPROJECTS to encourage people in Bexhill to travel on foot, by bike or on public transport have been given a cash boost.

Half a million pounds has been awarded for two schemes which will see improvements to junctions, pavements and bus stops, as well as the creation of a cycle hub at the town’s railway station. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy, Transport and Environment on July 16, 2019 by karenb.

Enjoy stunning coastal views safely, visitors warned

VISITORS to East Sussex’s spectacular white cliffs are being urged to stay safe this summer.

Each year thousands of tonnes of chalk fall from the cliffs, which stretch from the edge of Eastbourne, past Beachy Head, the Seven Sisters and Seaford Head. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on July 12, 2019 by karenb.

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