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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.

Views sought on second runway for Gatwick Airport

gatwick webEAST Sussex residents are being invited to give their views on the expansion of Gatwick Airport.

Gatwick Airport Limited has launched a public consultation into the position of a potential second runway in a bid to answer questions and gather the views of local communities. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy, Transport and Environment on April 10, 2014 by karenb.

‘Visit doctor’ warning over lung cancer symptoms

cynthia lyons 2PEOPLE are being reminded to be aware of the early signs of lung cancer as public health chiefs in East Sussex back a national campaign.

East Sussex County Council is supporting the Be Clear on Cancer campaign, which runs across England until the end of April with advertisements on television, radio and in the press. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Public Health on April 9, 2014 by karenb.

‘Russian roulette’ warning over fake booze

Illicit vodka found at kebab shop in HastingsDRINKERS who buy illicit alcohol have been warned they could be playing ‘Russian roulette’ with their health.

The stark assessment was issued as a kebab shop operator was handed a suspended jail term after being caught selling illegal vodka at his premises in Hastings. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy, Trading Standards on April 9, 2014 by karenb.

New directory will help residents find reliable services

CabRupertSimmons (Small)FINDING a reliable tradesman or help around the home couldn’t be easier, thanks to East Sussex County Council’s Buy and Support With Confidence directory.

The A5 booklet, the ninth edition published by the county’s Trading Standards team, contains information on scheme members as well as useful advice on consumer rights. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy, Trading Standards on April 9, 2014 by karenb.

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