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Planning approval paves way for next phase of town scheme

escc logoWORK on the next phase of a scheme to improve Eastbourne town centre is due to begin before the autumn following planning committee approval.

East Sussex County Council’s planning committee approved a number of Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) – the legal orders necessary to carry out phase 2a of the ambitious scheme designed to boost the vitality of the town centre and enhance accessibility for pedestrians and wheelchair and mobility aid users.

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This entry was posted in Economy, Featured on August 15, 2025 by saffronp.

East Sussex residents urged to ‘give HIV the finger’

Give HIV The FingerPEOPLE in East Sussex who may be at risk of HIV are being urged to get themselves tested for the virus – using a simple, free test that can be done at home.

East Sussex County Council’s public health team is backing National HIV Testing Week, running under the slogan ‘Give HIV the finger’, which starts on Saturday, November 17 2018. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health on November 8, 2018 by karenb.

Employers open doors to give students a career boost

Children from King’s Academy, Ringmer with Cllr Rupert Simmons at the headquarters of Rampion Wind Farm, in NewhavenHUNDREDS of students from across East Sussex will be given a taste of the world of work as a popular scheme returns to the county.

Open Doors 2018 launches on Monday, November 5 with 44 businesses from Dungeness to Forest Row giving students the opportunity to get an insight into their businesses. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Economy, Schools and colleges, Young people on November 8, 2018 by karenb.

Youth member puts homelessness on the agenda

Libby Russell and Indya Wardle had their motions selected as two of the top 10 priorities for the UK Youth ParliamentA NATIONAL youth body will debate homelessness in the House of Commons, after a motion proposed by an East Sussex member earned the backing of young people across the country.

The motion put forward by UK Youth Parliament member Indya Wardle, from Eastbourne, received more than 120,000 votes in the national Make Your Mark ballot. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Young people on November 7, 2018 by karenb.

Act now to combat winter flu risk

A woman sneezingPEOPLE at risk of flu are being urged to take advantage of the free vaccination available on the NHS – before winter kicks in.

The flu jab, which is available to people aged 65 years and older, pregnant women and people with long-term health conditions, offers the best protection against the disease and any related complications. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Public Health on November 7, 2018 by karenb.

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