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Campaign to help smokers in Hastings find happiness

AN AWARENESS campaign designed to dispel a common myth that smoking is a way to relieve stress is hitting Hastings in the new year.

Representatives of South East Smokefree Alliance (SESA) will be at Priory Meadow Shopping Centre on Tuesday, January 6, to talk to shoppers about wellbeing, and the link between quitting smoking and feeling better. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Public Health on December 22, 2025 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.

Roadmaster hits the streets to target potholes

Cllr Claire DowlingPOTHOLES in East Sussex are set to have a ‘blast’ this summer as high-tech machinery hits the streets.

Starting on Tuesday, May 28 2019 East Sussex Highways will deploy a fleet of three Roadmaster machines, which will tour the county repairing potholes, cracks and other defects. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on May 24, 2019 by karenb.

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