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Gritters geared up in East Sussex

Gritters parked up GRITTERS will be running their routes across the county next week to ensure they are geared up for the cold winter months.

On Friday, September 19, 21 gritters will be travelling along the most heavily used roads as part of the annual Operation Snowdrop, when East Sussex Highways fine-tunes its response to wintry weather.

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This entry was posted in Featured, Roads on September 12, 2025 by saffronp.

Heathfield and Mayfield by-election result

escc logoRESIDENTS in Heathfield and Mayfield have elected a new representative on East Sussex County Council.

A by-election was held on Thursday, July 27, following the death in April of Conservative member Cllr Rupert Simmons, who had represented the division for 22 years. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on July 28, 2023 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.

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