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Bird flu mandatory housing order for poultry and kept birds

escc logoPEOPLE who keep birds in East Sussex are being alerted to a mandatory housing order which comes into effect on Thursday, November 6.

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has ordered a mandatory housing order for poultry and kept birds to cover the whole of England following the escalating number of confirmations of avian influenza in kept and wild birds. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Trading Standards, Transport and Environment on November 5, 2025 by saffronp.

Reserves give chance to maintain service levels

A REPORT to be considered by East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet next week sets out a balanced budget which proposes no new cuts in 2024/25.

Yet it makes clear this would rely on using £14 million of the council’s limited reserves to meet a shortfall for the year and warns the deficit will grow in future years. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Economy, General, Governance Services on January 15, 2024 by karenb.

Library to remain in place during Peacehaven development

Library PEACEHAVEN Library is to remain in its current location following the announced closure of the Co-op in the Meridian centre.

While the Co-op in the Meridian Centre will close on Saturday, January 20, we are pleased to announce that the library will remain in its current location during the future redevelopment of the site. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Libraries on January 15, 2024 by karenb.

Final call for primary school place applications

escc logoPARENTS and carers are being reminded to apply now for primary school places for new starters.

The application process for children due to start school in September 2024 closes later this month, on Monday, January 15.

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This entry was posted in Children's Services, General, Schools and colleges on January 3, 2024 by saffronp.

Winter events in East Sussex libraries

smiling man holding a box of veg in front of boxes of fruit and vegA PROGRAMME of free winter events is taking place in libraries across the county over the coming weeks.

People can be assured of a friendly welcome at East Sussex libraries with fun events for adults and children running throughout December and January.

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This entry was posted in General, Libraries on December 6, 2023 by saffronp.

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