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Free slippers giveaway at fall prevention events

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 →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Featured, Public Health on September 17, 2025 by karenb.

Bexhill roundabout scheme rescheduled for New Year

Cllr Carl MaynardIMPROVEMENTS to a roundabout in Bexhill have been rescheduled for the New Year – to avoid disruption during the Christmas period.

East Sussex County Council had planned to start work on upgrading the Sackville Road roundabout in October 2016 and complete the scheme before the first week of December. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on September 27, 2016 by karenb.

Dodgy cigs seized after illegal tobacco events

Trading Standards illegal tobacco events - Lee Ede, from East Sussex Trading Standards, with sniffer dog Phoebe and visitors to the event in St LeonardsMORE than 2,000 cigarettes and seven kilos of rolling tobacco were seized as a result of events aimed at highlighting the illegal tobacco trade.

Earlier this month (September 2016), East Sussex Trading Standards held roadshows in Eastbourne, Hastings, St Leonards and Bexhill, featuring the sniffer dogs used to hunt down illegal tobacco products. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trading Standards on September 27, 2016 by karenb.

Help is at hand to quit smoking this ‘Stoptober’

smokingetiquetteSMOKERS in East Sussex are being urged to take the Stoptober challenge – and kick the habit for good.

East Sussex County Council is backing the national Stoptober campaign, which encourages smokers to quit for 28 days during October 2016. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health on September 26, 2016 by karenb.

New era for school as primary phase building opens

Opening of new primary building at Cavendish School in EastbourneCHILDREN in Eastbourne have been making themselves at home in new surroundings following completion of a major expansion project at a town school.

The new primary and pre-school building at The Cavendish School, in Eldon Road, opened its doors for the first time as the new academic year began. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services on September 23, 2016 by karenb.

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