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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.

Free school meal gives kids chance to tantalise taste buds

Nick BennettYOUNGSTERS in East Sussex will be offered free meals for a day as part of a national campaign to promote the healthy benefits of eating at school.

Primary school children across the county are eligible for a free school meal on Tuesday, November 5 (Thursday, November 7 for schools in Lewes), as part of National School Meals Week. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Schools and colleges on October 29, 2013 by martinf.

Cyclists get in gear to mark opening of new route

Horsey3CYCLISTS in Eastbourne have been enjoying the latest phase of a new cross-town cycle route.

The new section of the route, which links Ringwood Road with Lottbridge Drove, following the route of the Horsey Sewer, was officially opened at an event recently. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Transport and Environment on October 28, 2013 by martinf.

New plan to improve the lives of people with autism

East Sussex County Council Chief Executives and Director's portraits.People with autism will benefit from a new plan aimed at improving the lives of people with autistic spectrum conditions.

East Sussex County Council’s Autism Plan outlines a co-ordinated approach aimed at offering information and support for adults with autism and raising awareness of autism across the county. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care on October 23, 2013 by admin.

East Sussex highways team prepares for winter

With 24 gritters in perfect working order, 12,000 tonnes of salt ready to use and a highways team primed for action, East Sussex County Council is prepared should severe weather strike this winter. Watch our interview with Roger Williams, Head of East Sussex Highways.

http://youtu.be/FPBVIPwp51s

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This entry was posted in Roads on October 23, 2013 by admin.

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