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Measles death sparks call for vaccinations

HEALTH bosses in East Sussex are urging parents and carers to check that their children are up to date with vaccinations against measles amid a surge of cases across the country.

Figures from the UK Health Security Agency show more than 520 confirmed cases of measles in England since the beginning of the year, including one which claimed the life of child in Liverpool. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Public Health on August 5, 2025 by karenb.

Control hub keeps East Sussex moving

HIGHWAYS bosses have opened the door on a new control hub that is helping plan work on the county’s 2,000 miles of road.

New technology is now in place to enable the East Sussex County Council’s contractor – Balfour Beatty Living Places, to monitor activity, track work and find ways to improve the service.

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This entry was posted in General, Roads, Transport and Environment on October 13, 2023 by saffronp.

New Family Hubs open in Eastbourne

FAMILIES in the Eastbourne area can now access a range of support services under one roof as two new Family Hubs open their doors.

Shinewater and Devonshire are the latest of 11 Family Hubs East Sussex County Council to open this year, giving access to host of professionals. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Young people on October 12, 2023 by karenb.

Support for armed forces wins gold award

A COMMITMENT to support current and former military personnel and their families has earned East Sussex County Council national recognition.

The authority has been given a Gold Award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Support Scheme, the highest honour which recognises the positive role employers play in supporting the armed forces community. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on October 12, 2023 by karenb.

Deadline approaching for secondary school applications

TIME is running out for parents and carers to apply for their child’s secondary school place, as the deadline approaches.

Families with children in Year 6 have until midnight on Tuesday, October 31 to submit their applications for September 2024. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges on October 11, 2023 by karenb.

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