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Cabinet - East SussexMost day-to-day council decisions are made by the Cabinet.
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Cabinet - Eastbourne01323 415022
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Cabinet & Committees - Lewes01273 484116Lewes district councillors sit on various committees and make decisions on the services the council provides to the local community
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Camber Sands, Beach Office - Rother01797 225207Camber Sands, Beach Office
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Camber Sands, Horse Riding & Barbeques - Rother01424 787507Camber Sands, Horse Riding & Barbeques
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Car Parking: Orange/Blue badges - Hastings0845 601 0664
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Car parks - Wealden01892 602730
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Car Parks - Fixed Penalty - Rother01424 787508Car Parks - Fixed Penalty
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Car Parks - Maintenance - Rother01424 787575Car Parks - Maintenance
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Car Parks - Season Tickets - Rother01424 787999Car Parks - Season Tickets Can be purchased from the Community Help Point at Battle or Bexhill and Rye
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Car Parks (EBC) - Eastbourne01323 415282
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Caravan and camp site licences - Wealden01323 443327
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Caravan and campsite licences - East SussexLicences are issued by your local District or Borough Council. Please contact the relevant department or visit their website for more information.
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Caravan/Camp Site Licenses - Rother01424 787553Caravan/Camp Site Licenses
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Careline - LewesWel Being provide personal safety alarms for people in their own homes. Please follow the link to their website on this page which has further information.
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Carers - East Sussex0345 6080191If you help, or support someone who is frail or disabled then you are a ‘carer’. You may be a young person, adult, friend, neighbour or relative. As a carer you can receive an assessment of what you need. We will give you information about the different services available to you to help you get a break from caring.
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Carpet Gardens - Eastbourne01323 415281
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Castle & 1066 Story - Hastings01424 781112
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Castles - Lewes01273 483448Lewes Castle and Barbican House date from the 11th century and today stand proud in the centre of Lewes town centre
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Cavendish Sports Centre - Eastbourne01323 647683
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Cemeteries - Eastbourne01323 761093
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Cemeteries - Lewes01273 484999We manage cemeteries in Seaford and Lewes, with Newhaven Town Council managing another within their town. No cremations take place within the district.
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Cemeteries - Rother01424 787523It is our aim to provide guidance with regards to cemetery and funeral services in a caring and sensitive manner.
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Cemetery & Crematorium - Hastings01424 781302
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Cess pools - Wealden01323 443436
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Cesspools and Pits - Rother01424 787550
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Chailey Common - East Sussex0345 6080193Chailey Common stretches over 450 acres and includes Red House Common, Memorial Common, Romany Ridge Common, Pound Common and Lane End.
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Chairman - East Sussex01435 813481The Chairman is a non-political role, similar to that of a mayor in other Councils. The Chairman works to promote the County as a whole, rather than specific council policies.
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Chairman of the Council - RotherChairman of the Council
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Chamber of Commerce - Eastbourne01323 415028
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Chamber of Commerce - Battle - Rother01424 774447The objectives of Battle and District Chamber of Commerce are to promote and protect the trade, commerce, manufacturing, professional and general interests of the Town.
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Chamber of Commerce - Bexhill - Rother01424 842892Bexhill Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is run by its members for its members. They have no political affiliation and are totally independent.
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Chamber of Commerce - Rye - Rother01797 223096
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Chaperone - East Sussex01323 747434Children and young people who are taking part in or rehearsing for a public performance must by law be accompanied by a registered chaperone in the absence of their parent or carer. Chaperones monitor working hours, education and safety. Find out how these regulations may apply to you and your child.
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Charitable Collections (Street and House to House) - Eastbourne01323 415366
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Charity collections - Wealden01323 443555
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Charity Fundraising - Eastbourne01323 419788
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Chemicals - Rother01424 787550
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Chief Executive - East Sussex01273 481950The Chief Executive is responsible for all work carried out by the Council and is the main adviser on overall policy.
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Chief Executive of the Council - Rother01424 787800Chief Executive of the Council
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Child employment - East Sussex01323 747447Children are allowed to work for a number of hours before and after school and/or at weekends, depending on their age. The restrictions are determined by local bye-laws. The Child Employment Officer advises parents and employers about the types of employment a child can take on and for how many hours.
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Child pedestrian training - East Sussex01273 482490Footsteps is a pedestrian training scheme for young children which aims to develop their awareness of roads.
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Child Performance Licence - East Sussex01424 724191If a child is involved in any kind of public performance, including sport or modelling work, for more than three days in a sixth month period, then they will need a Child Performance Licence. This does not apply to school plays.
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Child Safety Equipment Scheme - Eastbourne01323 415321
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Childminding Coordinators - East Sussex07766 133902Supporting, advising and monitoring childminders interested in joining a network. They oversee the Support Childminder Scheme, run the network drop-ins, and are available to both childminders and parents for any enquiries or advice regarding childminding.
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Children and their families - East SussexIf you are a child or young person in difficulty, or if you are a parent or carer needing support, then Children's Services and the agencies they work with can help you find solutions to your problems.
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Children and Young People's Plan (CYPP) - East Sussex01273 482163The CYPP sets out how agencies will work more closely together to support and improve the lives of children, young people and their families. This two year plan takes into account the responses of children and young people, parents and professionals.
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Children in Care Council - East Sussex01323 747159The Children in Care Council (CICC) is a place where young people in care can have their say on issues that matter to them, and can make sure that they are heard by the people who make decisions.
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Children`s play areas - Hastings01424 781122
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Children’s Services Scrutiny Committee - East Sussex01273 481796Scrutinises social care for people under 16, state education and other childcare services.
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Children's and Young People’s Services – Libraries - East Sussex01273 335382All libraries have children's areas, offering story and information books for children of all ages. Many libraries have DVDs and talking books, run regular storytimes and a summer reading challenge. Children can use the free computers for the Internet, email and word processing (with permission from parents or carers). All under fives in East Sussex receive a Bookstart pack.
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Children's and Young People's Trust - East Sussex01273 482163The East Sussex Children's and Young People's Trust (CYPT) brings together a group of organisations who work closely together to improve the support available to children, young people and their families.
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Children's Disability Services - East Sussex01323 762024Children's Services are responsible for advising and supporting children with disabilities in order to make sure that they can live as independently as possible. We offer short breaks for carers and children, as well as day and overnight care, through our Short Break and Fostering Service.
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Children's homes - East SussexBy law, children's services must look after you if you are a child or young person who cannot live with your family. Mostly you will be looked after by foster carers but for a small number of people residential care might be more suitable.
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Children's mental health - East SussexAssessment and treatment for children and young people with mental health needs
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Children's play areas - Lewes01273 484999We manage 34 play areas across the district for the enjoyment of children in all parts of our community
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Children's Playgrounds - Rother01424 787571Children's Playgrounds
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Cinema Licences - Eastbourne01323 415936
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Citizens Advice Bureaux - Wealden
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Citizens Advice Bureaux - East SussexFree, impartial and confidential advice on issues like debt, benefits and legal problems.
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Citizens Panel - Hastings01424 781481
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Civic Ceremonial - Eastbourne01323 415020
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Civil partnership ceremonies - East SussexCivil partnerships legally recognise gay and lesbian relationships.
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Clean Air Act Approval - Eastbourne01323 415352
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Climate change - East SussexInformation and advice about helping protect the environment at home and for your business. Plus what we are doing to be a greener council.
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Clinical Waste Disposal - Eastbourne01323 415229
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Clinical waste disposal - Wealden01323 443437
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Clinical waste disposal - Lewes01273 484999We provide a collection service for domestic homes who require the disposal of clinical and medical waste
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Closed circuit television (CCTV) - East Sussex01273 481530Details of the CCTV system at County Hall, Lewes.
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Coach/Lorry Parking - Eastbourne01323 415282
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Coast protection - Lewes01273 484999We manage coast protection in the district with other agencies stretching from Saltdean in the west to Cuckmere in the east, some 14.5km of shoreline
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Coast protection - East SussexThis is a partnership project-managed by East Sussex County Council. The aims are to protect and promote our coastal and marine habitats and wildlife.
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Coastal Oil & Chemical Pollution - Eastbourne01323 415235
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Coastal Protection - Eastbourne01323 415235
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Coastal Protection - Rother01424 787575Coastal Protection
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Coastal Protection - Hastings01424 783316
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Cockroaches - Rother01424 787550
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Commercial and Industrial Noise Nuisance - Eastbourne01323 415352
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Commercial Waste Disposal - Eastbourne01323 415229
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Commercial waste disposal - Lewes01273 484999Our well-established commercial waste team offers a unique service to suit individual businesses. Should you need to dispose of commercial waste, read details on this page.
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Commercial waste disposal - Wealden01323 443437
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Committee Administration - Hastings01424 781717
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Committee Agendas, Reports, Minutes - Eastbourne01323 415022
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Committee Calendar - Eastbourne01323 415023
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Committee Information - Hastings01424 781717
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Committees - Eastbourne01323 415022
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Committees - East SussexFrom road maintenance to foster care, many important decisions are made by Council committees, panels, boards and forums.
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Committees & Cabinet - Lewes01273 484116Lewes district councillors sit on various committees and make decisions on the services the council provides to the local community
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Common land register - East Sussex01273 482683Register of all village greens and other common land in East Sussex.
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Communications - East Sussex01273 481920Responsible for council communications to residents and community consultation.
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Community alarms - East Sussex0345 6080191A community alarm is a telephone-operated system which lets you call for help if, for example, you have had a fall in your home and need help getting up. Help is on hand 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Community Grants - Eastbourne01323 434667
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Community Help Point Bexhill - Rother01424 787999Initial contact for advice and information for Rother district council and other related partnerships East Sussex County Council,Primary Care Trust.
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Community Help Point Battle - Rother01424 787418Initial advice and information for Rother District Council, East Sussex County Council, and related Partnerships
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Community Help Points - East SussexThese drop-in advice centres are conveniently located in local shopping areas. Their friendly staff work with public and voluntary sector organisations to provide information on topics such as benefits, housing, council tax, parking permits and community safety.
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Community Hotline - Hastings0800 7319119
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Community partnerships - East Sussex01273 481177Ensuring that organisations work together for the development of East Sussex.
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Community Safety - Eastbourne01323 415346
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Community Safety - East Sussex01323 466531Co-ordinate crime reduction and community safety initiatives across the county.
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Community safety - Wealden01892 602746
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Community Safety - Rother01424 787841The Community Safety Office works in partnership with the Police, Health and Fire authorities as well as local government to reduce crime and disorder in the area. Based on local peopleƒ?Ts concerns, we have developed a Community Safety Strategy to tackle the areas of crime of most concern to the citizens of the district. We have set up five groups with specific targets to address, which are Anti-Social Behaviour, Burglary, Drugs, Vehicle Crime and Violent Crime. Our initiatives aim to involve and empower local groups at a grass roots level to work at driving down crime rates in our communities.
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Community Services - Hastings01424 781338Fax: 01424 781333
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Community services - Lewes01273 484999We engage with our wide and varied communities across the district. Our Community Services teams keep our streets and parks clean, remove abandoned vehicles and fly-tips. We promote a healthy, leisurely community spirit where everyone can join in.
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Community Services Scrutiny Committee - East Sussex01273 481327Scrutinises trading standards, register offices, libraries, economic regeneration activities
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Community Sport - Hastings01273 481309
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Community transport - East Sussex0345 6080193The different types of community transport provided to local areas, in addition to public transport.
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Community Waste Action Grants - East Sussex01273 482153With the Environment Agency we provide grants of up to £500 to local community groups for projects that reduce, re-use or recycle rubbish.
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Compact - East Sussex01273 482911The Compact is an agreement between organisations in East Sussex. Its aim is to improve joint working, communication and collaboration.
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Complaints & Comments - Rother01424 787830If the Council gets things wrong then we would like you to tell us so that we can put it right. For full details of the complaints system and how to complain to the Local Government Ombudsman please visit the address below.
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Complaints and Comments - Hastings Borough Council - Hastings01424 781066
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Complaints Procedure - Eastbourne01323 415042
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Complaints procedure - Lewes01273 471600We're sorry if our service hasn't met your expectations. We strive to provide a high-quality service at all times. However, if you would like to make an official complaint, please follow our procedure.
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Compliments and complaints - East Sussex01273 481242If you’ve any comments, compliments or complaints, we want to hear from you – please email us or use our online form. See our website for our complaints procedure. We're open 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday.
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Compliments and complaints (council) - Wealden01323 443114
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Composting - Lewes01273 484999Information on composting, green cone, green Johanna, home composter, kitchen compost kit and wormery suppliers
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Composting - East SussexYour green garden waste is accepted for composting at all the household waste recycling sites. We also provide subsidised compost bins, which can be delivered to your door or picked up from participating garden centres.
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Comprehensive Area Assessment - East Sussex01273 482146The Audit Commission's evaluation of our performance.
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Comprehensive Performance Assesment - CPA - Rother01424 787816The purpose of CPA is to ensure continuous improvement of local authorities. It is a regular inspection of the whole Council by the Audit Commission. The authority is given a grading: poor, weak, fair, good or excellent. The better the grading the more freedoms and flexibilities are given to the authority. Rother District Council's first CPA inspection was in November 2003. For more information on CPA, the outcome for the Council and the Improvement Plan please contact the Policy and Performance Unit.
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01273 484156The Government measures our work to ensure we meet required standards across a range of our services. The judgement is reported in a Comprehensive Performance Assessment.
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Concessionary fares - Wealden01323 443557
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Conference and Group Travel - Eastbourne415439
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Conference Promotion - Hastings01424 781124
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Conservation - East Sussex01273 482670Information about the wildlife in East Sussex, what is being done to look after it and how you can get involved in its conservation.
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Conservation - Lewes01273 484999Information on nature conservation, including coast protection and volunteering
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Conservation areas - Lewes01273 484999There are 35 Conservation Areas in our District. Development proposals are subject to special scrutiny and there are strict controls on the demolition of buildings in Conservation Areas and works to trees.
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Conservation areas - Wealden01892 602538
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Conservation Areas - Eastbourne01323 415210
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Conservation Areas - Hastings01424 783272
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Constitution - Eastbourne01323 415022
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Constitution - Lewes01273 484106We have an agreed constitution setting out how we operate, make decisions, follow procedures and ensure we are efficient, transparent and accountable.
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Consultation - East Sussex01273 481503This is your opportunity to have your say about local and national issues. Take a look at what people have said in the past, and what we have done as a result of your feedback.
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Contaminated Land - Eastbourne01323 415379
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Contaminated Land - Rother01424 787550
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Coroners - East Sussex01424 200144The coroner is responsible for establishing the cause of sudden or suspicious deaths.
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Corporate Governance - Lewes01273 484089We recognise the importance of effective corporate governance. It ensures the local communities trust the way we carry out our duties.
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Corporate Planning - Hastings01424 781489Fax: 01424 781515
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Corporate policy - Lewes01273 484156Details of cross department policies and strategies for Lewes District Council
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Corporate procurement - East Sussex01273 481847Information and advice about doing business with the Council.
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Corporate training - East Sussex01273 481444We provide high quality training, including SAP and Microsoft courses, and an extensive range of core skills training. We offer over 100 courses and can provide bespoke training packages to meet the needs of your employees.
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Council Budgets - Eastbourne01323 415147
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Council buildings - Lewes01273 471600Addresses and telephone numbers for Lewes House, Southover House, Fisher Street, Fort Road, North Street, Robinson Road and Newhaven Fort.
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Council Buildings - Rother01424 787870Council Buildings
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Council Chair - Lewes01273 484112Councillor David Gray became Chair of Lewes District Council on 12 May 2009. Councillor Gray will hold the post for a year where he aims to focus on friendship and co-operation.
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Council Chair engagements - Lewes01273 484112If you are organising an event, ceremony or reception and wish to invite the Chair please contact the Chair's secretary Ann Spike. This page gives details of the Chair's engagements for the current month, together with details of past and forthcoming events.
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Council contacts - Lewes01273 471600Departmental information on customer enquiries, staff contacts, performance and policies, and complaints
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Council departments - East SussexEast Sussex County Council has five departments: Adult Social Services, Chief Executive’s, Children’s Services, Transport and Environment and Corporate Resources.
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Council Departments - Eastbourne01323 410000
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Council Home Exchanges - Eastbourne01323 415328
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Council housing - Wealden01323 443501
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Council Housing - Tenancy Issues - Eastbourne01323 436430
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Council housing repairs - Lewes01273 484448As landlords we provide a repair service for council tenants
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Council Land and Properties - Eastbourne01323 415261
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Council land and property - Wealden01323 443322
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Council Offices - Rother01424 787878For details of Council offices and contact details click the on the link.
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Council policies and plans - Wealden01323 443322
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Council tax - Lewes01273 484189Council tax advice and information, including guide to council tax, who pays it, banding and cost, exemptions and discounts, reduction for students, disabled, enforcement and appeals
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Council Tax - Eastbourne0845 300 6715
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Council Tax - Banding Advice - Hastings01424 451518Fax: 01424 781552
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Council Tax - Benefits - Rother01424 787740Council Tax - Benefits
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Council Tax - Benefits - Hastings0845 5741080
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Council Tax - Bills & Payments - Hastings0845 27410801Fax: 01424 781552
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Council Tax - Discounts - Eastbourne0845 300 6715
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Council Tax - Exemptions & Relief - Eastbourne0845 300 6715
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Council Tax - Information & Banding Advice - Rother01424 787730Council Tax - Information & Banding Advice
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Council tax and finance - East SussexWhere our money comes from, how we look after it and how we spend it and information about Council Tax.
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Council Tax Band Reductions - Eastbourne0845 300 6715
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Council tax benefit - Wealden01323 443500
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Council tax benefits - Lewes01273 484054How to apply for council tax benefit and who may be entitled to receive financial support
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Council Tax Benefits - Eastbourne5807
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Council Tax: Recovery & Enforcement - Hastings0845 27410801Fax: 01424 781552
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Council tenancies - Lewes01273 471600A guide to tenancy agreements and the rights and responsibilities you have as our tenant
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Council vacancies - Lewes01273 484253Current vacancies, the application process, employment terms, employee development, work experience and placement, equality and diversity, employer achievements and information about the local area
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Councillors - Eastbourne01323 415031
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Councillors - East SussexCouncillors are elected by local residents every four years. East Sussex has 49 Councillors.
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Councillors - Hastings01424 781717
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Councillors & Committee Information - Rother01424 787811Rother District Council consists of 38 elected Councillors representing 20 Wards. The Council is led by a Cabinet of seven Councillors which is the main decision making body. Details of meetings of the Council and its committees can be found by clicking on the link below.
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Councillors (District) - Lewes01273 484116Lewes District Councillors represent local people in the 21 wards that make up the district and make decisions on their behalf. Find out more about your local councillor, including full contact details.
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Councillors Declaration of Interest - Eastbourne01323 415003
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Councils - East Sussex0345 6080190Services we provide include: education, social services, roads and transport, waste disposal, economic development, countywide planning and the environment, protecting the public and libraries.
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Country Park - Hastings01424 813225
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Country walks - East SussexWalks in the beautiful countryside of East Sussex. With directions, what you can see and who the walks are suitable for.
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Countryside management - East Sussex01273 482670We manage a range of sites including heathland, marshes, sand dunes and ancient woodland. We provide opportunities for volunteering and run the Trainee Ranger course. We also organise guided walks and cycle rides which are often themed.
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County Cards - Hastings01424 781545
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Cremation - Wealden01323 443302
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Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership - Eastbourne01323 415346
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Crime on Council Estates - Eastbourne436430
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Crime prevention - Lewes01273 484999We work in partnership with many organisations, including the Police, to prevent criminal activity in our communities.
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Crimestoppers - Hastings0800 555111
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Cuckoo Trail - East Sussex0345 6080193The picturesque trail follows the former Cuckoo Line railway from Heathfield to Eastbourne Park. It passes through Horam, Hailsham and Polegate.
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Cuckoo Trail - East Sussex01273 481637This picturesque trail follows the former 'Cuckoo Line' railway track and stretches from Heathfield to Eastbourne Park. It passes through Horam, Hellingly, Hailsham and Polegate.
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Curriculum and qualifications (pre-16) - East SussexFind out in detail about what your child will be learning at each Key Stage and how subjects are taught using the National Curriculum. You can also learn what to expect from the tests and assessments that take place throughout your child's time at school.
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Customer Charter - Lewes01273 484156We set out a list of commitments to our residents and businesses so you know what to expect from us and how we perform
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Customer Satisfaction Surveys - Eastbourne01323 415004
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Cycling - Wealden01323 443302
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Cycling - East Sussex01273 481654Contacts for information about cycling in the countryside, road awareness training for children, our Cycling Strategy and our plans for improving facilities for cycling in East Sussex.
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Cycling awareness training - East Sussex01273 482490A cycling awareness course gives children the skills they need for riding their bikes on the road. The aim is to encourage children to think independently and make their own informed decisions.
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01273 481369Czone is the website for East Sussex schools and children's services professionals. It provides information on County Council policies, financial management, school property maintenance, ICT services and support, guidance for governors, personnel and training, special education needs, health and welfare, and a wide range of other issues.
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