Cabinet to discuss alternative waste sites plan

IMG_9016 (Small)THREE closure-threatened waste sites in East Sussex could remain open under plans being considered by senior councillors.

East Sussex County Council had proposed closing household waste recycling centres in Forest Row, Seaford and Wadhurst as the authority faces a reduction in funding of around £70 million over the next three years. Continue reading

Life as a gay soldier topic of library talk

James Wharton1ONE of Britain’s first openly gay soldiers is visiting Eastbourne Library to talk about his experiences and his new book.

James Wharton was the first openly gay person to appear on the front cover of Soldier magazine, the British Army’s official publication, and has worked for several years as a diversity role model for the charity Stonewall. Continue reading

New Public Health campaign highlights the toxic effects to the heart, brain and lungs

smokingetiquetteTHE toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke are causing serious damage to your body – that is the message to smokers in East Sussex.

The national Smokefree Health Harms campaign, supported by East Sussex County Council’s Public Health team, highlights the increased risk of a heart attack, strokes and dementia among smokers. Continue reading