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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.

Views sought on waste recycling sites booking

recycling symbolsVIEWS are being sought on proposals to introduce a booking system at household waste recycling sites across the county.

The move could reduce queuing at sites, help save East Sussex County Council as much £50,000 a year and help ensure only residents’ waste is being disposed. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment, Waste and recycling on October 29, 2024 by karenb.

Deadline fast approaching for secondary school applications

escc logoTIME is running out for parents and carers to apply for their child’s secondary school place, as this year’s deadline approaches.

Families with children in Year 6 have until midnight on Thursday, October 31 to submit their applications for September 2025.

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This entry was posted in General, Schools and colleges on October 21, 2024 by saffronp.

New film pays tribute to foster carers

man and a young woman looking at a birdhouseA MOVING new film released today pays tribute to the unsung heroes of the foster care system.

“Everything” highlights the difference one individual can make to the lives of many through fostering. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, General on October 17, 2024 by saffronp.

Apprentices invited to celebrate success

Apprenticeship Graduation 2024 invitation APPRENTICES from across East Sussex are invited to celebrate their achievements at this year’s graduation ceremony.

The special evening event will acknowledge the commitment and hard work of local apprentices of all ages and levels and across all sectors.

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This entry was posted in Economy, General, Schools and colleges, Young people on October 7, 2024 by saffronp.

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