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Bird flu mandatory housing order for poultry and kept birds

escc logoPEOPLE who keep birds in East Sussex are being alerted to a mandatory housing order which comes into effect on Thursday, November 6.

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has ordered a mandatory housing order for poultry and kept birds to cover the whole of England following the escalating number of confirmations of avian influenza in kept and wild birds. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Trading Standards, Transport and Environment on November 5, 2025 by saffronp.

‘Robolympics’ event helps boost students’ employability

STUDENTS from Eastbourne tried their hand at robotics as part of a scheme aimed at strengthening links between schools and local businesses.

The ‘Robolympics’ event, at The Causeway School, saw youngsters working in teams to build robotic arms and completing Olympic-themed challenges. Watch our video:

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This entry was posted in Business, Children's Services, Economy on August 4, 2016 by karenb.

Chance to run cafe in Seaford Library complex

Seaford Library cafeBUSINESSES are being offered the chance to bid to run the cafe at Seaford Library.

The eatery forms part of the £6 million Warwick House development, opened two years ago, which also includes a day service for older people and supported living accommodation. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business, Libraries on August 3, 2016 by karenb.

Flying the flag for Pride 2016

Pride flag 1THE rainbow flag is flying in East Sussex as council, police and fire service representatives pledge their support to this year’s Brighton Pride.

Cllr Michael Ensor, chairman of East Sussex County Council, raised the flag in a ceremony at County Hall, in Lewes, ahead of this year’s Pride celebrations, which kick off this weekend. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in General, Governance Services on August 1, 2016 by karenb.

Wartime newspapers mark anniversary of WW1 project

World War One newspaper. Scans of the Sussex Daily news from Saturday, August 1 1914.A FRESH batch of First World War newspapers has been published online to mark the second anniversary of a project commemorating East Sussex’s role in the conflict.

East Sussex County Council’s First World War project launched on August 4 2014 – the 100th anniversary of Britain’s entry into the war. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Archives, Governance Services on August 1, 2016 by karenb.

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