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Residents to have their say on library opening hour changes
CHANGES to the opening hours of libraries in East Sussex will go out to public consultation, council leaders have agreed.
From January, East Sussex County Council will be asking residents to have their say on proposals to reduce opening hours across all 24 libraries by around 25 per cent on average, in a bid to make annual savings of around £500,000 from the running costs of the county’s libraries. Continue reading
Green light for new £300m highways contract
ROADS in East Sussex will be maintained by a new contractor after a £300 million deal was agreed for highway services in the county.
East Sussex County Council has selected civil engineering and construction joint venture Costain CH2M as its preferred bidder following an extensive procurement process. Continue reading
Xmas shoppers warned over dangerous Hover Boards
SHOPPERS buying this year’s must-have Christmas gift are being warned against buying poor quality products.
Trading Standards officers from East Sussex County Council are urging people to be cautious when buying cheap Hover Boards which can overheat and cause fires. Continue reading
Recycle Christmas waste and help East Sussex go green
RESIDENTS in East Sussex are being urged to make it a ‘green’ Christmas – by recycling as much as possible around the home.
Over the festive period, more waste is generated than at any other time of year – and amid the eating, drinking and merrymaking people may forget their usual recycling routine. Continue reading



