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Valued day centre may remain open into next year

A VALUED day service where staff help to look after adults with autism and learning disabilities, could now remain open.

East Sussex County Council reluctantly considered closing Linden Court in Eastbourne to help meet a huge budget gap caused by rising cost and demand for services which far outstrips available funding. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Featured on July 7, 2025 by karenb.

Leaders welcome cross-channel ferry route contract

A NEW contract securing the future of the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry service has been welcomed by council leaders.

Transmanche ferries will continue to make the 1,690 crossings each year after owners Syndicat Mixte de Promotion de l’Activité Transmanche (SMPAT) awarded the five-year contract to current operator DFDS, starting from 1 January 2018. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy on December 5, 2017 by karenb.

Foster carer drive boosted by revamped website

FINDING out how you could transform the lives of children in need of love and support has just got a lot easier.

In a bid to encourage more people to consider becoming foster carers, East Sussex County Council has launched revamped webpages making it easier than ever to find out more. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Young people on December 4, 2017 by karenb.

New funding to boost students’ creative skills

Cllr Rupert SimmonsYOUNG people in East Sussex will receive a ‘Creative Boost’ – thanks to a new scheme running in county schools.

The project, which will help schools to enhance students’ creative and learning skills, is being delivered with £30,000 of investment secured by East Sussex County Council. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Economy, Young people on December 1, 2017 by karenb.

Road scheme completed ahead of schedule

Pett Road resurfacedMOTORISTS in rural East Sussex are enjoying a smoother ride after a road resurfacing scheme was completed.

East Sussex Highways completed resurfacing of Pett Road, Pett Level, in five days – three days ahead of schedule. The project also included work to relay kerbs and carry out tree cutting along the roadside. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on November 30, 2017 by karenb.

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