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Campaign to help smokers in Hastings find happiness

AN AWARENESS campaign designed to dispel a common myth that smoking is a way to relieve stress is hitting Hastings in the new year.

Representatives of South East Smokefree Alliance (SESA) will be at Priory Meadow Shopping Centre on Tuesday, January 6, to talk to shoppers about wellbeing, and the link between quitting smoking and feeling better. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Public Health on December 22, 2025 by karenb.

Launch of new identity and discount card for East Sussex youth

3i-D launch smallA NEW ‘three-in-one’ identity and discount card aimed at young people in East Sussex has been officially launched.

The 3i-D card enables young people to prove their age in cinemas, bars and shops, claim age-appropriate fares and selected reduced fares on bus travel and enjoy discounts in shops and leisure outlets. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Young people on December 17, 2013 by martinf.

Sponsor for new primary schools in East Sussex announced

Nick BennettTHE sponsor for two new primary schools in East Sussex has been announced.

Lilac Sky has been selected to manage the academies to be built in Hailsham and Newhaven.
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This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges on December 17, 2013 by martinf.

Youth Cabinet members take their seats

Big Vote results smallYOUNG people in East Sussex have made their voices heard by electing the county’s new Youth Cabinet.

A total of 11,347 votes were cast – an increase of almost 2,400 from the last election in 2011 – with 20 cabinet members selected from 38 candidates. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Young people on December 17, 2013 by martinf.

Expansion of six schools is given the go ahead

Nick BennettHUNDREDS of primary school places will be created with the expansion of six schools in East Sussex.

Proposals for 623 additional school places in Eastbourne, Hastings and Ringmer were given the go ahead by the council’s lead member for Learning and School Effectiveness, Cllr Nick Bennett.
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This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges on December 17, 2013 by martinf.

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