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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.

Apprentices invited to graduation ceremony

Sussex Apprenticeship Graduation 2023THE COMMITMENT and hard work of local apprentices will be celebrated at a special graduation ceremony.

The East Sussex Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, November 16 will celebrate the county’s apprentices of all ages and levels, across all sectors.

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This entry was posted in Economy, General, Schools and colleges, Young people on September 28, 2023 by saffronp.

New film highlights need for more foster carers

A POWERFUL new film released today will highlight the difference fostering can make.

‘Any Of Us’ is the sixth film produced by a growing partnership of councils and children’s trusts to promote local authority fostering. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Young people on September 27, 2023 by karenb.

App and online platform to boost volunteering

A NEW app and online platform designed to make it easier for people to volunteer has been officially launched by East Sussex County Council.

The Tribe app was unveiled to voluntary organisations across the county this week, with demonstrations by developer Bronze Labs. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Volunteering on September 26, 2023 by karenb.

Surface dressing gives county roads a new lease of life

A view along Princess Drive, Seaford after surface dressing had been carried outROADS across East Sussex have been given a new lease of life thanks to an annual highway improvement programme.

Surface dressing has been carried out on 17 sites this year, extending the life of almost 30km of road by up to 10 years at a fraction of the cost of removing and replacing the road surface. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Roads, Transport and Environment on September 26, 2023 by karenb.

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