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Campaign to help smokers in Hastings find happiness

AN AWARENESS campaign designed to dispel a common myth that smoking is a way to relieve stress is hitting Hastings in the new year.

Representatives of South East Smokefree Alliance (SESA) will be at Priory Meadow Shopping Centre on Tuesday, January 6, to talk to shoppers about wellbeing, and the link between quitting smoking and feeling better. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Featured, Public Health on December 22, 2025 by karenb.

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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