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THE PRIDE flag is flying above County Hall this week, showing support for our LGBTQ+ staff and residents.
The flag, which celebrates the diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and non-binary people, including ethnically minoritised people, was raised to mark this year’s Pride celebrations.
CAREER prospects of hundreds of young people in East Sussex will be boosted thanks to new funding.
Funding from the Sussex Learning Network, together with money from East Sussex County Council, will help deliver events aimed at encouraging students to study science, technology, engineering and maths – known as STEM subjects. Continue reading
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YOUNG people from across East Sussex visited the mother of Parliaments for an event celebrating their schools’ role in the democratic process.
The Democracy Awards ceremony, held at the Palace of Westminster, saw certificates handed out to 23 of the 35 county secondary schools which achieved an award to mark their role in last year’s Big Vote to elect members of the East Sussex Youth Cabinet. Continue reading
PLANS to bring together the legal operations of four South East local authorities with the aim of generating savings of £1 million annually within three years have been signed off.
Surrey County Council, Brighton and Hove City Council and East and West Sussex County Councils have given the go-ahead for what is thought to be one of local government’s biggest legal services. Continue reading
A NEW range of books chosen by teenagers, for teenagers is being added to the shelves of Newhaven and Seaford libraries thanks to a generous donation.
As part of their Prospero Project, Alfriston-based Much Ado Books raised £2,500 for the new titles by selling Christmas stockings over the festive period. Continue reading
