Addressing skills gap is top priority for association’s new president

Rupert ClubbSTRENGTHENING the workforce by investing in training is top of the agenda for a county council director as he steps up to lead a local authority association.

Rupert Clubb has been named president of ADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, which represents public sector interests by advising and responding to Government on policy and issues. Continue reading

Stage show boosts apprentices’ career prospects

East Sussex County Council apprentices wrote, produced and staged their own play, which was performed for children in a show at Seaford Rugby ClubAPPRENTICES from East Sussex have learned new skills and explored their creative side by staging a theatre show for children.

East Sussex County Council teamed up with Making Theatre, Gaining Skills, a company set up to improve the life chances of young people so they gain confidence, consolidate their skills and boost their employability. Continue reading

Working together to keep communities safe

Safer People, Safer Places event in Eastbourne. From left: Mark Streater, chief executive of the Office of the Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner, Ch Insp Rosie Ross, partnerships manager for the Safer East Sussex Team, Cllr Bill Bentley, chairman of the East Sussex Safer Communities PartnershipORGANISATIONS from across East Sussex have been given the chance to air their views on crime and community safety at an event in the county.

More than 100 leaders and practitioners gathered at the Winter Garden in Eastbourne on Tuesday, May 17 2016 to share information and discuss the main issues affecting vulnerable adults, young people and the wider community. Continue reading