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Final chance to have a say on future of local government

escc logoEAST Sussex residents have just days left to have their say on a new local council and how it would serve them.

The Government consultation into plans to replace county and district and borough councils in Sussex with single authorities closes on Sunday, January 11. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Governance Services on January 7, 2026 by karenb.

Sign up for free childcare, parents urged

Cllr Sylvia TidyWORKING parents wanting to take advantage of the new 30 hours free childcare offer are being urged to sign up before the start of the summer term.

East Sussex County Council will introduce the new free childcare scheme in September 2017 and is reminding parents that they must have arrangements in place before the end of the summer holidays. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services on July 24, 2017 by karenb.

Passengers get easier ride thanks to live bus times

TRAVELLING across the county has become easier for passengers with more than 100 electronic signs at key bus stops now giving up-to-date bus information.

Passengers with smartphones can also get live bus information via apps. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on July 19, 2017 by karenb.

Kids team up with animal agents for reading challenge

Some of the animal agent characters featuring in this year's Summer Reading ChallengeCHILDREN in East Sussex are being enlisted to help a team of ‘animal agents’ as this year’s Summer Reading Challenge gets underway.

Youngsters are being tasked with joining creatures furry, scaly and slippery, who are out to crack a case at the local library with the help of their friends. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Libraries, Young people on July 18, 2017 by karenb.

Grass cutting underway along cycle routes

Grass cutting has been completed alongside the Ringmer Cycleway, between Lewes and RingmerCYCLISTS in East Sussex will enjoy a clearer ride following a programme of grass cutting along county cycle routes.

East Sussex Highways staff have been busy clearing vegetation along the Ringmer Cycleway, between Lewes and Ringmer, with similar work to follow on three other routes in the week beginning July 24. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Cycling, Transport and Environment on July 18, 2017 by karenb.

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