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Chairman visits inspiring charity

EAST Sussex County Council’s Chairman paid a visit to an inspiring charity dedicated to helping young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism access paid employment.

Cllr Roy Galley got to see first hand the wide-ranging programmes helping people gain skills, confidence and financial independence when he visited Little Gate Farm in Beckley. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Featured, Governance Services on December 16, 2025 by karenb.

East Sussex superfast broadband well ahead of schedule

Broadband newsroomWORK to bring superfast broadband to East Sussex is well ahead of schedule despite the recent torrential downpours and flooding.

The first areas due to become fibre enabled as part of the huge programme of engineering include Burwash, Etchingham, Hadlow Down, Heathfield, Horam, Mayfield, Robertsbridge and Rotherfield. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Broadband, Economy on February 25, 2014 by karenb.

Learn on the job with county council apprenticeships

CMTKevinFoster (Small)PEOPLE with a passion for business have the opportunity to learn new skills and gain a qualification with East Sussex County Council.

Recognising the growing number of people keen to get into the job market, the council’s Business Services Department is offering a number of apprenticeships. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy, General, Young people on February 24, 2014 by karenb.

Fine for shopkeeper who sold illegal tobacco

smokingetiquetteA SHOPKEEPER who sold a packet of smuggled tobacco to Trading Standards officers in Eastbourne has been handed a £200 fine.

During a test purchase at the now closed Convenience Store in Brassey Parade in October 2013, Ako Mohammed sold a single packet of rolling tobacco that did not carry the required warnings. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy, Trading Standards on February 24, 2014 by karenb.

Event highlights Old Hastings street light changes

LED Street LightingSTREET light changes in the Old Town area of Hastings will be on display at the latest in a series of public events.

The event will be held at Hastings Museum, Old Town Hall, High Street, on Saturday, March 8 from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

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This entry was posted in Roads, Street lighting, Transport and Environment on February 21, 2014 by karenb.

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