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Annual report highlights successes and challenges

escc logoEAST Sussex County Council has overcome huge challenges to deliver vital services to thousands of residents, an annual report shows.

State of the County reveals how the authority supported more than 30,000 people through adult social care services in 2024/25 and had contact with more than 48,000 children and young people through its children’s services team. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, General on June 17, 2025 by karenb.

Jail time for cowboy roofer who conned elderly

3D_Judges_GavelA ‘COWBOY’ roofing contractor who conned vulnerable and elderly residents out of more than £26,000 was today beginning time behind bars.

John Gray left a trail of victims across East and West Sussex in his wake after making false claims about his services and tricking residents into parting with their cash unnecessarily. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trading Standards on July 10, 2015 by karenb.

Labour candidate elected in Hastings poll

escc-digital-newsroom-background-pics.jpgHASTINGS has a new representative on East Sussex County Council following a by-election in the town.

The by-election took place following the sudden death in May of Labour member Cllr Jeremy Birch, who represented Old Hastings and Tressell Division on the county council. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on July 10, 2015 by karenb.

Illegally held Blue Badges surrendered during amnesty

Blue Badge 1MOTORISTS handed over more than 30 illegally held Blue Badges during a two week amnesty in East Sussex.

Motorists fraudulently using the permits to park in disabled bays and dodge parking charges were invited by East Sussex County Council to hand them in and avoid prosecution. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Parking, Roads, Transport and Environment on July 9, 2015 by karenb.

Warning over rogue driveway contractors in Lewes

Tunnel.jpgPEOPLE living in the Lewes area are being warned to be on their guard for rogue callers offering cheap driveway improvements.

Residents have this week reported being visited by individuals claiming to be in possession of surplus asphalt left over from work by East Sussex County Council. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Trading Standards on July 8, 2015 by karenb.

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