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Final chance to have a say on future of local government

escc logoEAST Sussex residents have just days left to have their say on a new local council and how it would serve them.

The Government consultation into plans to replace county and district and borough councils in Sussex with single authorities closes on Sunday, January 11. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Governance Services on January 7, 2026 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.

Your chance to influence police and crime policy for Sussex

Tunnel.jpgSUSSEX residents are being offered the chance to have a say in the shaping of future crime policing policy.

Sussex Police and Crime Panel is looking for two new enthusiastic and community-minded people from the Sussex area to serve as co-opted independent members. Continue reading →

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

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