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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.

Plaque marks council’s stance against domestic abuse

Cllr Keith Glazier, East Sussex County Council leader, and Becky Shaw, county council chief executive, unveil the White Ribbon plaque at County HallA PLAQUE has been unveiled marking a council’s commitment to tackling domestic and sexual violence and abuse.

East Sussex County Council has been reaccredited as a White Ribbon authority, two years after it became only the second county council in the country to receive the designation in 2014. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care on January 25, 2017 by karenb.

Amended budget backed by Cabinet

Cllr David ElkinMORE money will be spent on maintaining pavements and roads and supporting young people under an amended budget proposed by council leaders.

East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet met on Tuesday (24) to discuss the proposed  2017/18 budget which sets a savings target of £17million. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on January 24, 2017 by karenb.

Work set to begin on Bexhill improvement scheme

Cllr Carl MaynardA DATE has been set for work to begin on the next stage of a highway improvement scheme in Bexhill.

East Sussex County Council contractors Costain CH2M will begin work on a 10-week project to upgrade the Sackville Road roundabout on Monday, February 6 2017. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on January 24, 2017 by karenb.

Parents urged to ‘Be Food Smart’ to improve eating habits

Be Food SmartPARENTS across the county are being urged to take control of their children’s diets with the help of a new app.

With many children in England consuming half their recommended daily amount of sugar at breakfast time alone, public health bosses at East Sussex County Council are encouraging families to choose healthier options. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health, Young people on January 20, 2017 by karenb.

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