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Consultation on Sussex nature strategies launches

THE PUBLIC are being asked for their views on two strategies designed to restore and enhance nature across Sussex and address declining habitats and species.

A six-week public consultation on the Local Nature Recovery Strategies for West Sussex and for East Sussex and Brighton & Hove launched on Wednesday, October 15. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Transport and Environment on October 15, 2025 by karenb.

New cameras will help tackle parking officer abuse

BODY worn cameras will be used by every parking enforcement officer in East Sussex to tackle the increasing level of abuse, violence and harassment.

Last year alone, 22 officers were physically harmed or felt they were in serious danger while patrolling the county’s streets. A total of 19 reported verbal abuse. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Parking on July 8, 2024 by karenb.

Local authority fostering partnership launched

escc logoFAMILIES in East Sussex considering fostering with their local authority will now be supported by a newly created regional hub.

Launching today (Monday, July 8), Local Authority Fostering South East is a new virtual fostering hub bringing together the expertise of 20 councils from across the region. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services on July 8, 2024 by saffronp.

Kids invited to be marvellous makers with reading challenge

cartoon images of children with Marvellous Makers text CHILDREN in East Sussex are being encouraged to express themselves through creativity and reading as they take on the annual Summer Reading Challenge.

East Sussex libraries are calling on children aged four to 11 to read six books over the summer months as part of The Reading Agency’s Marvellous Makers Summer Reading Challenge 2024. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in General, Libraries on July 5, 2024 by saffronp.

Measles warning as cases rise in south east

HEALTH bosses in East Sussex are warning residents to be alert to the symptoms of measles and what to do if they spot them.

The warning follows a number of confirmed cases in the south east and concerns about the potential risk to people living and working in the county. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Public Health on June 27, 2024 by karenb.

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