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Chairman visits inspiring charity

EAST Sussex County Council’s Chairman paid a visit to an inspiring charity dedicated to helping young people and adults with learning disabilities and autism access paid employment.

Cllr Roy Galley got to see first hand the wide-ranging programmes helping people gain skills, confidence and financial independence when he visited Little Gate Farm in Beckley. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Adult Social Care, Featured, Governance Services on December 16, 2025 by karenb.

New Family Hubs open in Eastbourne

FAMILIES in the Eastbourne area can now access a range of support services under one roof as two new Family Hubs open their doors.

Shinewater and Devonshire are the latest of 11 Family Hubs East Sussex County Council to open this year, giving access to host of professionals. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Young people on October 12, 2023 by karenb.

Support for armed forces wins gold award

A COMMITMENT to support current and former military personnel and their families has earned East Sussex County Council national recognition.

The authority has been given a Gold Award under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Support Scheme, the highest honour which recognises the positive role employers play in supporting the armed forces community. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Governance Services on October 12, 2023 by karenb.

Deadline approaching for secondary school applications

TIME is running out for parents and carers to apply for their child’s secondary school place, as the deadline approaches.

Families with children in Year 6 have until midnight on Tuesday, October 31 to submit their applications for September 2024. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Children's Services, Schools and colleges on October 11, 2023 by karenb.

Council receives positive peer review feedback

escc logoEAST Sussex County Council has received a strong vote of confidence following a recent independent peer review.

The council participated in a Corporate Peer Challenge (CPC) with the aim of further improving the council’s work.

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This entry was posted in General, Governance Services on October 10, 2023 by saffronp.

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