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Final chance to have a say on future of local government

escc logoEAST Sussex residents have just days left to have their say on a new local council and how it would serve them.

The Government consultation into plans to replace county and district and borough councils in Sussex with single authorities closes on Sunday, January 11. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Governance Services on January 7, 2026 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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