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Annual report highlights successes and challenges

escc logoEAST Sussex County Council has overcome huge challenges to deliver vital services to thousands of residents, an annual report shows.

State of the County reveals how the authority supported more than 30,000 people through adult social care services in 2024/25 and had contact with more than 48,000 children and young people through its children’s services team. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, General on June 17, 2025 by karenb.

Suspended jail term for bogus motor parts trader

AN online trader caught with almost £40,000 worth of counterfeit motor parts for sale has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

East Sussex Trading Standards officers discovered the haul, which included spark plugs and fuel injector parts, in the living room of Istvan Lorincz’s home in George Street, Hailsham. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trading Standards on May 30, 2019 by karenb.

Highways service ‘puts customers first’

Cllr Claire DowlingTHE team that maintains roads in East Sussex has been praised for its excellent customer service.

East Sussex Highways has once again been awarded the Government-backed Customer Service Excellence award, being ranked as ‘fully compliant’ in all areas. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads on May 28, 2019 by karenb.

Book helps protect youngsters from accidental poisoning

Stay Safe With Sam posterA COLOURFUL new story book and resource pack for teachers and parents aims to protect thousands of young children across East Sussex from accidental poisoning.

Launched to coincide with Child Safety Week, June 3 to 9 2019, Staying Safe with Sam uses interactive stories to help youngsters stay safe around laundry and cleaning products. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health on May 28, 2019 by karenb.

Over-45s urged: ‘let’s talk about sex’

Interreg 2 Seas logoA NEW scheme launching in East Sussex will encourage people aged 45 and over to talk about sex – to try and halt a rise in sexually transmitted infections.

The SHIFT project will encourage people in that age group to pay more attention to their sexual health and wellbeing, and encourage a greater uptake of the services available. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health on May 28, 2019 by karenb.

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