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More than 14,000 voices have their say on the future shape of East Sussex

escc logoPEOPLE in East Sussex have given more than 14,000 views on plans to reorganise the area’s local government.

Every comment received is now part of the evidence being considered by all six councils in East Sussex as they decide on the final proposal they will make to ministers by 26 September.

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This entry was posted in Featured, Governance Services on September 10, 2025 by saffronp.

East Sussex at forefront of drive to cut landfill

Recycling siteEAST Sussex sends less waste to landfill than almost any other area of the country, new figures reveal.

East Sussex County Council was the second best performing out of 31 waste disposal authorities in England for minimising the amount of rubbish which ends up in the ground. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment, Waste and recycling on March 13, 2015 by karenb.

Awards double for scheme helping children and families

East Sussex County Council’s THRIVE programme won two awards in the LGC Awards. From left: Martin Smith, member of the judging panel and chief executive of the London Borough of Ealing, Liz Rugg, ESCC assistant director of safeguarding, looked-after children and youth justice, Cllr Sylvia Tidy, Alison Jeffery, ESCC assistant director of early help and commissioning and awards host Sue PerkinsA COUNCIL has landed two prestigious awards for a programme which introduced new ways of working with children and families.

East Sussex County Council won in two categories at the Local Government Chronicle Awards, claiming the business transformation and children’s services awards for its THRIVE programme. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services on March 12, 2015 by karenb.

Legal teams to share expertise and strengthen service

Philip Baker and Ann Charlton

Philip Baker and Ann Charlton

LEGAL teams from two south east counties with a combined population of more than 1.5million will be joining forces and sharing expertise to create centres of excellence.

East Sussex County Council and Surrey County Council have given the go ahead to the creation of a single legal service. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on March 11, 2015 by karenb.

Users of flood-hit library urged to use alternatives

Cllr Chris DowlingLIBRARY users are being reminded of alternative ways to access services while a flood-hit facility remains closed.

Pevensey Bay Library had to shut its doors due to extensive flooding in January and remains closed while a full assessment of the building’s condition takes place. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries on March 10, 2015 by karenb.

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