Our Support with Confidence scheme is a directory of accredited providers offering care and support services in the local area. In July we took the difficult decision to pause the scheme to applications and membership renewals, although the online directory remains available .
We are now proposing to stop running the Support with Confidence scheme and offer support to residents and providers in a different way.
This consultation is your opportunity to...More
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONSULTATION HAS NOW CLOSED - 25/9/23
The bus priority measures being proposed in this consultation form part of the East Sussex Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) , which sets out our ambitious plans to improve the bus network across East Sussex and provide a cleaner, reliable alternative to car travel. The BSIP focusses on enhancing the bus network within East Sussex to complement and support wider transport investment across the country, encouraging a...More
Notice is hereby given in accordance with section 15 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (as amended by the Education Act 2011) and the School Organisation (Establishment and Discontinuance of Schools) Regulations 2013 that East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE, intends to discontinue the following voluntary aided school with effect from 31 December 2023.
Holy Cross Church of England Primary School, Belmont Road, Uckfield TN22...More
We receive many requests for new or changes to existing parking and waiting restrictions in Lewes town and district. To manage these and make effective use of our budgets we have a priority ranking system. All requests are considered and locations given the highest priority are progressed as part of our regular reviews.
We have also received comments about problems with parking in the Landport area. To gather more information we are asking for your views to see if a parking permit...More
The Children and Young People's SEND Co-Production Charter provides guidance around best practice when working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilties (SEND).
The aim of the charter is to ensure that staff and children and young people with SEND work together so that their voice is central to decisions.
The Children and Young People's SEND Co-Production Charter has been co-created with children and young people with SEND, East Sussex County...More
East Sussex County Council contracts the main alcohol and drug treatment service in the county, called STAR (also known as Change, Grow, Live). The service covers everything from working with people who are worried they are drinking a bit too much to providing access to in-patient rehabilitation for those with more serious drug addiction.
The contract is coming up for renewal in 2025 and in preparation for this we’re thinking about what the new service should look like. ...More
We receive many requests for new or changes to existing parking and waiting restrictions in Eastbourne borough. To manage these and make effective use of our budgets we have a priority ranking system. All requests are considered and locations given the highest priority are progressed as part of our regular reviews.
We have previously carried out informal consultations and based on the feedback received, we are now formally advertising changes to parking controls.
The consultation...More
The East Sussex Assessment Task Group (ATG) wants to gather the views of schools on the 2023 assessment and moderation arrangements across the county, through Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
The Assessment Task Group (ATG) was created to ensure that the local authority discharges its statutory responsibilities to assessment and moderation in a way that meets the guidelines set, but also in ways that work for schools. This involves including schools in the group, but also...More
Young people’s feedback
We want your views about what works well and what could be improved in the Youth Justice Service. This will help us improve how we support young people and their families that are working with us.
For us to know how well we are doing, we need to hear from you. What you tell us will be used to make our services better.
This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes.
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Parent and Carer Feedback
We want your views about what works well and what could be improved in the Youth Justice Service . This helps us improve how we support young people and their families working with us.
For us to know how well we are doing, we need to hear from you. What you tell us will be used to make our services better.
This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes.
Thank you for taking the time...More
East Sussex County Council (the local authority) has a statutory duty to ensure there are sufficient school places to meet demand and is committed to working in close partnership with schools, academy trusts, dioceses, and key partners to ensure that the supply of school places across East Sussex is in the right location, is of sufficient size, is viable and of good quality.
We know that schools can face challenges in meeting pupils’ needs, particularly where pupil...More
Partnerships for People and Place (PfPP) is a joint project between East Sussex County Council, the Government, Citizens Advice, and Retrofitworks.
We have been working together to test new ways of tackling fuel poverty and energy inefficiency in St Leonards. We want to understand how to improve support for people living in cold and energy inefficient homes or struggling to pay bills. You can find out more about this project on our website .
If you have...More
We need your help to develop services that support child safety and reduce accidents in the home for children under 5 in East Sussex.
Health and care services are working together on this research. The aim of the survey is to help us understand how local parents and families access information and advice about child safety and how to reduce accidents at home. We are also conducting some focus groups on the same topics.
By sharing your views, you will help us with...More
We receive many requests for new or changes to existing parking and waiting restrictions in Hastings borough. To manage these and make effective use of our budgets we have a priority ranking system. All requests are considered and locations given the highest priority are progressed as part of our regular reviews.
We have previously carried out informal consultations and based on the feedback received, we are now formally advertising changes to parking controls.
The formal...More
East Sussex County Council is proposing to reorganise and expand Grove Park School by lowering its age range and enlarging the Church Road premises to create an all-through school for nursery to sixth form on one school site, with effect from 1 September 2025
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The purpose of this survey is to gather information from SPACES organisations on their experiences of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme and Public Sector Low Carbon Skills funding streams. This will help to explore the sharing of best practice, and to identify potential opportunities to collectively provide feedback to Central Government about the challenges of these funds.
Even if your organisation hasn't applied for this type of funding before, your views are still...More
East Sussex County Council would like to know your views on the proposed school term and holiday dates for the academic year 2024-2025. It is proposed that schools would begin the academic year on 02 September 2024 and continue through until 18 July 2025 (last day of term).
Term 1:
*Monday 02 September 2024 to Friday 25 October 2024 (40 school days)
Term 2:
Monday 04 November 2024 to Friday 20 December 2024 (35 school days)
Term 3:
Monday 06 January...More
A new housing development is currently under construction on the north side of the A265, Burwash Road, Heathfield, west of Newick Lane, on a site known as Cart Barn. As part of the planning permission granted for the site, an extension to the current 30mph speed limit on Burwash Road & Battle Road was included to help facilitate the safe passage of all road users.
A plan of the proposed new speed limits can be found below.
The consultation opens on Friday 19 May 2023 and...More
It is proposed to reduce the current speed limit of 50mph on the A264 Hammerwood to Holtye in part to 40mph.
As part of the Speed Management Programme, this section of the A264 was identified as a priority due to crash history.
The proposal will align the speed limit with the average speed of traffic, improving road safety on the bends in Holtye Road.
Initial consultations have been carried out. Based on the feedback received, we are now...More
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 19 (1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (as amended) and the School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013 that East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes BN7 1UE is proposing to make a prescribed alteration to Punnetts Town Community Primary School, Battle Road, Punnetts Town, East Sussex TN21 9DE by lowering its age range from 4-11 to 2-11 with effect...More
This consultation seeks views regarding the future of Uckfield Leisure Centre (“the Leisure Centre”) from local residents, staff, pupils and parents/carers at Uckfield Community College ("the College”); and other stakeholders.
The Leisure Centre offers the following dryside community facilities: (i) fitness suite; (ii) studio; (iii) two squash courts; (iv) café; (v) creche and (vi) sports hall
The Leisure Centre is adjacent to the main...More
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 19 (1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (as amended) and the School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013 that East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE is proposing to establish Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in a designated specialist facility on the site of Meridian Community Primary School, Roderick Ave, Peacehaven, BN10 8BZ, with...More
Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 19 (1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (as amended) and the School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013 that East Sussex County Council, County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE is proposing to establish Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision in a designated specialist facility on the site of Denton Community Primary School, Acacia Road, Newhaven, BN9 0QJ, with effect...More
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme 2023 for East Sussex - Summer and Winter Expression of Interest Application Form
Please note the link to complete the EOI is at the bottom of this page.
Whilst we allocated the majority of our 2023 funding through the previous bids, we have retained a limited amount for the rest of the year. This form allows you to outline bids for one or both of the remaining two main holidays in 2023 - summer and winter.
Programme overview
The...More
East Sussex are recommissioning our community mental health services offered through our community and voluntary partners, and would like you opinions on what works, and what could be done better.
The new services will start in April 2024. We won't have increased funding, so we'd like to make sure that what we do provide gives the best possible value and outcomes for our service users.
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Holiday Activity and Food (HAF)
We want to make sure the Holiday Food and Fun programme has good activities and is fun. You can tell us how well we are doing.
Your answers will help us make the holiday activities programme even better.
Holiday Food and Fun!
HAF Team, East Sussex County Council
For more information on how ESCC uses any personal data collected, how it keeps it safe and how long we keep it please refer to the following privacy notices:...More
Government funded Holiday Activity and Food (HAF)
We want to make sure the Holiday Food and Fun programme offers great activities for our families and is fun. We want to know about you and your child’s experiences in the Holiday Activity and Food programme. We won't identify individuals.
We will use your answers to make our holiday activities programme even better.
Holiday Food and Fun!
HAF Team, East Sussex County Council
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We want to make sure the Holiday Food and Fun programme has good activities and is fun. You can tell us how well we are doing.
Holiday Food and Fun!
HAF Team, East Sussex County Council
For more information on how ESCC uses any personal data collected, how it keeps it safe and how long we keep it please refer to the following privacy notices: the Consultation Hub privacy notice available here and the Children’s Services equality monitoring privacy notice available here .
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In response to requests from some of our newly appointed clerks, we are pleased to launch Clerk Buddies! It is a great way for experienced clerks to share their knowledge/expertise with their peers and for newer clerks to ask questions in a safe space!
Key benefits:
New Clerks
Existing Clerks
Networking
Clear point of contact and 1:1 assistance
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