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Final chance to have a say on future of local government

escc logoEAST Sussex residents have just days left to have their say on a new local council and how it would serve them.

The Government consultation into plans to replace county and district and borough councils in Sussex with single authorities closes on Sunday, January 11. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Governance Services on January 7, 2026 by karenb.

Award for former director in New Year Honours List

MattD1East Sussex County Council’s former director of children’s services, Matt Dunkley, has been recognised by The Queen in the New Year Honours List.

Matt becomes a CBE for services to children, young people and families in the Honours List published today (Tues). Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges, Young people on December 31, 2013 by martinf.

Storm clean up operation continues around East Sussex

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A major clean up operation is underway after heavy rain and strong winds caused chaos around the county.

In the space of 12 hours East Sussex County Council’s highways team cleared more than 200 fallen trees and dealt with around 50 flooded roads. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on December 23, 2013 by karenb.

Have your say on proposed new cycle routes in Eastbourne

Horsey3PEOPLE in Eastbourne are being asked to have their say on proposals for new cycle routes in the town.

East Sussex County Council and Eastbourne Borough Council are holding a public consultation in January seeking the public’s views on six proposed routes. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Cycling, Transport and Environment on December 20, 2013 by martinf.

East Sussex County Council steps in to save bus services

Bus2smallReplacement services will be put in place for passengers affected by Renown Transport Services’ decision to stop running a number of routes from Saturday, December 28.

Despite a limited budget, East Sussex County Council has stepped in to set up alternative arrangements for residents. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on December 18, 2013 by martinf.

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