Re-wilding at County Hall

bird feeders containing peanuts on a birch tree with two benches in the backgroundA RE-WILDING project at County Hall in Lewes has seen the creation of a wild garden along with the installation of swift nesting boxes.

A tranquil garden has been created by the council’s Property team from a disused area next to one of the car parks in the council office complex.

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Eastbourne job fair opens doors

MORE than 200 people found out about the careers on offer at a job fair aimed at people who are furthest from the workplace.

The Opening Doors Job Fair, open to everyone but geared towards homeless people, ex-offenders, refugees and veterans, was part of wider efforts to support those who can struggle to find work.

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Last chance to give your views on flood risk

Cllr Claire DowlingTHE PUBLIC have just two weeks left to share their views for a project aimed at reducing the effect of flooding in Eastbourne and south Wealden.

The aim of the Blue Heart project, led by East Sussex County Council, is to build a smart water level management system that warns of heavy rainfall, calculates the best response and issues flood warnings and alerts, ensuring the residents of the study area are better informed and better protected against flooding. Continue reading