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Measles death sparks call for vaccinations

HEALTH bosses in East Sussex are urging parents and carers to check that their children are up to date with vaccinations against measles amid a surge of cases across the country.

Figures from the UK Health Security Agency show more than 520 confirmed cases of measles in England since the beginning of the year, including one which claimed the life of child in Liverpool. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Public Health on August 5, 2025 by karenb.

Libraries get on board to back youth ID card

Youth cabinet members at the launch of the 3i-D card at libraries in East SussexA PIONEERING youth identity and discount card is now accessible to more young people after East Sussex libraries backed the scheme.

The 3i-D card was developed by East Sussex Youth Cabinet in association with East Sussex County Council, Citizen Card and bus providers in the county. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries, Young people on June 1, 2015 by karenb.

Amnesty for motorists illegally using Blue Badges

Blue Badge 1MOTORISTS illegally using Blue Badges to park in disabled bays and avoid parking charges are being given the opportunity to hand over permits.

An amnesty for Blue Badges being fraudulently used in East Sussex will take place next month, giving drivers a chance to escape further action. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Parking, Roads, Transport and Environment on May 29, 2015 by karenb.

Young artists invited to create music-inspired art

Music serviceARTISTIC youngsters are being encouraged to put paint to paper and be part of a music service makeover.

East Sussex Music is re-launching with a modern look and is inviting young people between the ages of five and 18 to enter a competition to design a painting which will be used to promote the new-look service. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges, Young people on May 29, 2015 by karenb.

New Link Road bridge is a ‘triumph of engineering’

Link Road bridgeONE of the biggest engineering projects on the new Bexhill to Hastings Link Road is nearing completion.

A new bridge at the Queensway end of the scheme has been constructed to span the Crowhurst to West St Leonards section of the railway line. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on May 27, 2015 by karenb.

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