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Chairman visits inspiring charity

EAST Sussex County Council’s Chairman paid a visit to an inspiring charity dedicated to helping young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism access paid employment.

Cllr Roy Galley got to see first hand the wide-ranging programmes helping people gain skills, confidence and financial independence when he visited Little Gate Farm in Beckley. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Featured, Governance Services on December 16, 2025 by karenb.

Kids’ pedal power launches new cycle route

Cllr Nick Bennett and child from Tollgate Junior School, Eastbourne, at launch of Horsey WayTHE latest section of a cycle and pedestrian route through Eastbourne has been officially opened.

The third phase of East Sussex County Council’s Horsey Way covers a 1km off-road route connecting Lottbridge Drove and Langney roundabout. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Cycling, Transport and Environment on June 8, 2018 by karenb.

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.

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