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Valued day centre may remain open into next year

A VALUED day service where staff help to look after adults with autism and learning disabilities, could now remain open.

East Sussex County Council reluctantly considered closing Linden Court in Eastbourne to help meet a huge budget gap caused by rising cost and demand for services which far outstrips available funding. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Featured on July 7, 2025 by karenb.

Artistic addition to Seaford town centre

Transparent SeafordEYE-CATCHING artwork which will give visitors to Seaford’s town centre a comfortable place to sit has been installed.

The unique bench was specially commissioned as part of the Transparent art project, funded by Arts Council England, East Sussex County Council and Seaford Town Council. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Community Services, Libraries on April 13, 2016 by karenb.

Funding boost to youth employment prospects

Cllr Nick BennettYOUNG people in East Sussex will receive a boost to their career prospects as a result of £200,000 new funding.

Around 3,000 youngsters are expected to benefit from cash secured by East Sussex County Council on behalf of Skills East Sussex (SES), the county’s employment and skills board. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business, Children's Services, Economy, Schools and colleges, Young people on April 12, 2016 by karenb.

Eastbourne Library remains closed after water leak

eastbourne-libraryLIBRARY customers in Eastbourne are being advised to use alternative facilities after a leak from a drainage pipe closed the town’s main library.

Efforts are being made to reopen the library as soon as possible, but the East Sussex County Council facility will remain closed until next week. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Community Services, Libraries on April 11, 2016 by karenb.

Funding allows business ‘growth hub’ to continue

Cllr Rupert SimmonsA SERVICE which helps businesses in East Sussex to grow has received a funding boost.

East Sussex County Council has secured £216,000 of Government funding to allow Business East Sussex – the county’s ‘growth hub’ service – to continue for the next two years. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy on April 11, 2016 by karenb.

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