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Valued day centre to remain open

escc logoMORE than 40 people and their families are expected to continue benefitting from a day service in Eastbourne after councillors agreed it should remain open.

The decision to continue the valued service at Linden Court for people with learning disabilities and autism was made after detailed consultation with people who use the service and their families and carers.

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This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Featured, General on July 16, 2025 by saffronp.

Views sought on proposed changes to music service

A PUBLIC consultation on proposals to reduce the role of the county’s music service has been launched.

East Sussex County Council says the service cannot continue to fund individual and small group instrumental lessons without affecting other statutory children’s services. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges, Young people on June 7, 2018 by karenb.

Alerts warn when the heat is on

Cllr Nick BennettA NEW free service has been launched to help people in Sussex prepare for extreme hot weather events.

As the mercury rises, the heatAlert service sends out warnings by text, voicemail or email when a heatwave or very hot weather is forecast. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on June 7, 2018 by karenb.

Still going strong after 50 years on the roads

Mick Bishop - 50 years with East Sussex HighwaysWHEN Mick Bishop began working on the roads of East Sussex, the Beatles were in their prime, Harold Wilson was at number 10 and the England football team ruled the world.

Half a century on, Mick – now 66 – is still a valued member of the team at East Sussex Highways, but things have changed a bit over the years. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on June 6, 2018 by karenb.

Community libraries plans move closer

LibraryPLANS to reopen five recently closed East Sussex libraries as community-run facilities have taken a step closer to fruition.

East Sussex County Council will provide books, furniture and shelving to enable Ringmer Library to be reopened as a community library run by Ringmer Village Hall Management Committee, which owns the building. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Community Services, Libraries on May 30, 2018 by karenb.

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