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Kids invited to grow their imagination with the Summer Reading Challenge

cartoon drawings of children playing in a gardenCHILDREN across the county are being encouraged to uncover stories that celebrate the connection between storytelling and nature as they take on the Summer Reading Challenge.

East Sussex libraries are calling on children aged four to 11 to read six books over the summer months as part of The Reading Agency’s Story Garden Summer Reading Challenge 2025.

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This entry was posted in Featured, Libraries on July 4, 2025 by saffronp.

Have your say on A22 active travel proposals

escc logoTHE PUBLIC, businesses and organisations are being asked to give their views on proposals aimed at improving walking, wheeling and cycling access along a major route in East Sussex.

A five-week public consultation on a number of proposed Active Travel improvements near the A22 is now underway.

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This entry was posted in Economy, General, Transport and Environment on November 5, 2024 by saffronp.

Bus station reopens after major transformation 

WORK has been completed on a major upgrade of public transport facilities in Uckfield town centre.

The bus station off Bell Lane now benefits from modern bus shelters with planted roofs and wireless charging points, enhanced real time information, improved street lighting and a new cycle shelter. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on November 4, 2024 by karenb.

Motorists warned to stay alert to avoid deer collisions

AS the nights draw in, motorists in East Sussex are being urged to be #DeerAware and avoid collisions with animals on rural roads.

There are estimated to be more than 74,000 deer-related traffic collisions across the UK every year, and that risk increases during mating season which runs throughout November. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on October 30, 2024 by karenb.

Views sought on waste recycling sites booking

recycling symbolsVIEWS are being sought on proposals to introduce a booking system at household waste recycling sites across the county.

The move could reduce queuing at sites, help save East Sussex County Council as much £50,000 a year and help ensure only residents’ waste is being disposed. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment, Waste and recycling on October 29, 2024 by karenb.

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