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LANDOWNERS responsible for hedges and trees which overhang the road or pavement are being urged to cut them back.
The council is reminding people that most roadside vegetation is the responsibility of the landowner and needs regular pruning to keep it within property boundaries.
PARENTS of children with asthma in East Sussex are being reminded to ensure their child uses their preventative inhaler regularly – to help avoid a spike in hospital admissions.
In recent years, hospitals across the country have seen a significant increase in asthma-related admissions of school-age children in September. Continue reading
ANOTHER packed programme is in prospect as events to mark this year’s Older People’s Day return to East Sussex.
Every year, to coincide with the international celebration on October 1 of the positive role older people play in improving communities and the lives of local people, activities are held across the county during September and October. Continue reading
EAST Sussex County Council has been awarded a national accolade for the support it gives to the armed forces community.
The authority has received a silver award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Support Scheme, which honours employers that show a commitment to supporting current and former military personnel. Continue reading
A new initiative designed to encourage more people to actively commute to work will be launched in East Sussex next month.
Sustrans, the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle, is collaborating with local organisations to deliver an interactive workplace challenge, which aims to encourage as many people as possible to commute to work by walking, cycling, using public transport and lift-sharing. Continue reading
