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Gritters geared up in East Sussex

Gritters parked up GRITTERS will be running their routes across the county next week to ensure they are geared up for the cold winter months.

On Friday, September 19, 21 gritters will be travelling along the most heavily used roads as part of the annual Operation Snowdrop, when East Sussex Highways fine-tunes its response to wintry weather.

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This entry was posted in Featured, Roads on September 12, 2025 by saffronp.

Primary pupils vote for their favourite book

Fairy vs Boy book coverA mischievous tale of stinky, naughty, woodlice-eating, rat-riding fairies has been named as the winner of this year’s East Sussex Children’s Book Award.

Stink: Fairy vs Boy: A Stink Adventure by Jenny McLachlan came first in a poll of primary school children from across the county.

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This entry was posted in General, Libraries on June 17, 2024 by saffronp.

Wellbeing technology trial launched

ladies round a table looking at light projectionsA RESEARCH project to see how technology can boost the wellbeing of older residents has been launched in East Sussex.

The Living Lab aims to look at whether the use of digital technology can help improve the physical and mental wellbeing of elderly adults.

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This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Public Health on June 14, 2024 by saffronp.

Get involved to help nature across Sussex

escc logoPEOPLE are being invited to join two webinars to find out more about the new Local Nature Recovery Strategies for Sussex and about inspiring action for nature already taking place across the counties.

Sussex Nature Recovery is developing two strategies for the region – one covering West Sussex and another for East Sussex and Brighton & Hove. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on May 29, 2024 by saffronp.

Apprenticeship Roadshows return for 2024

Girl standing with arms folder smiling THE BENEFITS of apprenticeships in helping people of all ages launch a successful career will be highlighted at two events this summer.

The Sussex Council of Training Providers, in partnership with East Sussex County Council and East Sussex Careers Hub, are holding free Apprenticeship Roadshows in Hastings and Eastbourne over the coming weeks.

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This entry was posted in Economy, Young people on May 28, 2024 by saffronp.

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