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Record road improvement programme planned

A RECORD number of East Sussex roads will be given a new lease of life with this year’s programme of pothole-preventing work.

More than 40 miles of roads have been included in East Sussex Highways’ surface dressing programme which begins in June, more than double previous years. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Roads, Transport and Environment on June 2, 2025 by karenb.

Transformation of historic Lewes venue begins

Southover Grange. Credit Adam Piggott Photography WORK has started on the transformation of a 16th century manor house into a stunning venue for ceremonies and celebrations.

East Sussex County Council was granted permission to start work on the historic Southover Grange in Lewes, breathing new life into disused rooms while protecting the unique history of the building. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in History, Registration Service on May 13, 2016 by karenb.

Join the mission to create a ‘dementia-friendly’ society

Cynthia Lyons, East Sussex acting director of public healthPEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to become a ‘Dementia Friend’ to help make a difference to people with the condition.

Around 800,000 people in the UK are living with dementia – 10,000 of them in East Sussex – and that figure is set to more than double by the middle of this century. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health on May 12, 2016 by karenb.

Consultation on Alfriston bottleneck issues launches

Cllr Carl MaynardA POSSIBLE solution to the traffic issues in Alfriston will be discussed at a two-day consultation event this week.

East Sussex County Council will be asking residents and businesses for their views on options to tackle problems created by the bottleneck in the High Street. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on May 10, 2016 by karenb.

Views sought on Peacehaven school expansion plans

Nick BennettVIEWS are being sought on plans to expand a Peacehaven primary school to meet the growing demand for school places.

East Sussex County Council has launched a five week consultation on proposals to extend Meridian Community Primary School and create an additional 210 places from September 2018. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges, Young people on May 9, 2016 by karenb.

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