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RESIDENTS in East Sussex can pick up a free pair of non-slip slippers at events to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week, which runs between September 15 and 19.
Public Health bosses at East Sussex County Council are running four public events to share advice on how older people can improve their balance with regular exercises, and hand out the free footwear to those attending. Continue reading
THE finishing touches have been made to a £2.85 million improvement scheme in Hailsham town centre.
The project, which launched in June last year, has seen changes to road layouts, pavement widening, new pedestrian crossings and additional disabled parking and loading bays. Continue reading
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
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
YOUNG 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
