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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.

Flying the flag with Pride

Representatives from organisations in East Sussex holding the pride flagThe Rainbow flag is once again flying above County Hall showing support for equality and diversity.

The flag, which represents not only lesbian, gay and bisexual but also trans, people of colour and others was raised at a special event on Monday, July 24. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on July 25, 2023 by karenb.

New chair ready for challenges ahead

A BUSINESS-led partnership working to drive economic growth in East Sussex has welcomed a new chair to the board.

David Sheppard, who served as deputy chair for Team East Sussex (TES) for the past five years, has taken over the reins from Graham Peters. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Business, Economy on July 19, 2023 by karenb.

Support needed for community project cash boost

escc logoPROJECTS that create a positive change in communities across East Sussex could receive a welcome cash boost.

East Sussex County Council and Crowdfunder are supporting nine projects across the county that promote cultural vitality, economic prosperity, social equity and environmental sustainability. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Volunteering on July 18, 2023 by karenb.

Children encouraged to line up on the reading start line this summer

six cartoon characters with Summer Reading Challenge text YOUNG readers across the county are being encouraged get ready, set and read this summer as the annual reading challenge gets underway.

East Sussex libraries are calling on children aged four to 12 to read six books over the summer months as part of The Reading Agency’s Ready, Set, Read! Summer Reading Challenge 2023.

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This entry was posted in General, Libraries on July 4, 2023 by saffronp.

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