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Chairman pays tribute to charity’s volunteers

EAST Sussex County Council’s Chairman paid tribute to the work of volunteers when he visited a charity dedicated to combatting loneliness and isolation.

Cllr Roy Galley visited Rotherfield St Martin on Tuesday, November 25, to find out how it has become a trusted friend to older people in Rotherfield and beyond. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Governance Services on December 3, 2025 by karenb.

Consultation into future of local government launched

East Sussex residents are being urged to have their say and reshape the way services are run in the future.

The Government has launched a consultation into plans to replace county and district and borough councils in Sussex with single authorities, presenting two options for East Sussex. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on November 20, 2025 by karenb.

Hundreds benefit from fall prevention events

MORE than 300 pairs of non-slip slippers were handed out during successful fall-prevention events.

Hundreds of people attending the East Sussex County Council-organised events in Hastings and Bexhill, which have some of the highest rates of hospital admissions for falls in the country. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care on November 19, 2025 by karenb.

Children receive “exceptional care” at outstanding children’s home

escc logoAN EAST Sussex County Council children’s home has been rated ‘outstanding’ across all areas by Ofsted.

Brodrick House received the rating following a recent inspection that praised the “highly effective services” and “exceptional care” provided by the home.

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This entry was posted in Children's Services, General on November 18, 2025 by saffronp.

Public urged to protect themselves as flu season hits early

RESIDENTS are being encouraged to get vaccinated as data shows the flu season has started unusually early this year.

Public Health bosses in East Sussex say vaccination is the best way for the public to protect themselves against the virus, which can have serious consequences. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Public Health on November 18, 2025 by karenb.

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