Council Services in East Sussex
A-Z of Services - S
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01273 336190The SACRE advises the Local Authority (LA) on matters relating to collective worship in community schools and on religious education given in accordance with the locally agreed syllabus. The SACRE monitors the effectiveness and appropriateness of the agreed syllabus, which is formally reviewed every five years.
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Safety at Home - Eastbourne01323 415350
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Safety at work - Lewes01273 484354Reporting a health and safety incident, how health and safety works, health and safety essentials and inspections
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Salting and gritting - East Sussex0345 6080193How East Sussex County Council decides where to grit the roads and how effective it is.
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Sandbags - Wealden01892 653311
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Sandbags - Lewes01273 484999Sandbags are issued under a priority scheme but we advise residents to take their own steps to protect their property
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Satellite dishes - Lewes01273 484420Planning permission is not usually required for installing satellite dishes. However, properties within Conservation Areas need planning permission for satellite dishes on chimneys, front walls and front roof slopes.
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Satellite Dishes (Planning Permission) - Eastbourne01323 415210
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Scaffolding on Highway - Hastings01424 783346
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Scaffolding, Skips and Hoarding Licences - Eastbourne0345 608 0193
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School admission appeals - East Sussex01273 481583If your child has been turned down for a place at your preferred school, then you may appeal against this decision to an Independent Appeal Panel.
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School crossing patrols - East Sussex01273 482293We have 120 school crossing patrols at 73 sites in East Sussex, helping children cross the road safely while walking to and from school.
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School Recruitment - East Sussex01273 481300The Personnel and Training Team supports schools with a range of recruitment and retention initiatives, and provides help and advice for those wanting to teach in East Sussex. We provide support for both newly qualified and experienced teachers. We administer the Graduate Teaching Programme, and can help teachers find accommodation in East Sussex.
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School transport - financial help - East SussexFinancial help with home to school travel.
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School transport for children at church aided schools - East Sussex0345 6080190Children who attend church-aided (denominational) schools may qualify for assistance with home to school travel under certain circumstances. Download the form below for guidance on whether you qualify for assistance and how to apply.
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School transport for low income families - East Sussex0345 6080190You may qualify for for financial assistance for your child/ren's journey between home and school if you meet the definition of a low income family. This is defined as being entitled either to the maximum level of Working Tax Credit, or to free school meals.
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School travel plans (STPs) - East Sussex01273 482169A school travel plan (STP) contains a series of practical steps aimed at promoting sustainable forms of transport and improving children’s health and safety on the way to school.
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Schools and colleges - East Sussex0345 6080190Please click on the links below to see contact details for all infant, junior, primary, secondary or special schools in East Sussex. For information about admission arrangements to schools you should contact the Admissions and Transport Team.
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Schools ICT Services - East Sussex01273 482519We provide telephone and on-site technical support, training (including SIMS) and consultancy to the county's schools on information and communication technology (ICT) matters. This includes support for purchasing and using new software and hardware, and project management and delivery of new ICT projects. Our services are available to both LEA and non-LEA maintained schools.
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Schools Library and Museum Service (SLAMS) - East Sussex01323 417030Provides library services, historical artefacts, an online museum and advice for teachers at all schools in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove. We are open all year on Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm, and on Friday 9am-4pm. Outside office hours, please leave a message on our answer phone.
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Scrutiny - East Sussex01273 481581Responsible for reviewing our services to ensure that they are efficient and effective for residents.
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Sea Water Quality - Eastbourne01323 415352
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Seafront - Eastbourne01323 410611
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Seafront - Hastings01424 781122
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Seafront Attractions - Eastbourne01323 410611
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Seafront Maintenance - Eastbourne01323 415235
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Seagulls - Eastbourne01323 415350
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Secure Accommodation Scheme - Hastings01424 781444
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Secure children's homes - East Sussex01323 442913Lansdowne secure children's home accommodates five young people of either sex between the ages of 10 and 16. They are placed in secure accommodation for their own protection or for the protection of others in the community.
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Sensory impairment - adults - East Sussex0345 6080191We provide a range of services for people who have hearing or sight problems and who find it difficult to do daily tasks in the home. If you have sight or hearing problems we will aim to help you, and those who help look after you (carers), to live as independently as possible in your own home.
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Sensory impairment - children and young people - East Sussex01273 481154The Service for Children with Sensory Needs support both hearing impaired and visually impaired children and young people, their families and teachers. We can provide support for your child from pre-school age to further education.
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Services for adults and their carers - East Sussex0345 6080191Services we provide for adults and carers, how to apply for them and how we make our assessments.
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Seven Sisters Canoe Centre - East Sussex01323 491289The Seven Sisters canoe centre offers canoeing, kayaking and rafting for school groups, groups with special needs, families and businesses in the beautiful surroundings of the Seven Sisters Country Park. All groups are accompanied by a fully qualified British Canoe Union instructor.
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Sewers - Wealden01892 602458
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Sewers - Eastbourne0845 2780845
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Sex Shop Licences - Eastbourne01323 415936
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Sheltered Housing - Eastbourne5397
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Sheltered housing - East Sussex0345 6080191Information about our services, for those people who are in sheltered housing
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Sheltered housing - Wealden01323 443371
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Sheltered housing - Lewes01273 471600Specialist homes have support for older residents to assist them to live independently
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Shinewater Park - Eastbourne01323 415281
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Shinewater Sports & Community Centre - Eastbourne01323 768614
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Skip Permits - Eastbourne0345 608 0193
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Skips on Highways - Hastings01424 783346
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Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Advice - Eastbourne01323 415028
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Smarten Up Hastings Campaign - Hastings01424 781758
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Smoke - Lewes01273 484354Advice and guidance for residents planning to have a bonfire or wishing to complain about a neighbour causing a nuisance
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Snakes - Eastbourne01733 455101
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Snow Clearance - Eastbourne0345 608 0193
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South Downs - Eastbourne01323 871095
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Sovereign Centre - Eastbourne01323 738822
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Sovereign Park - Eastbourne01323 415281
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Special educational needs (SEN) - East Sussex01273 481230The SEN team co-ordinates the educational provision for children with special educational needs across East Sussex. We endeavour to ensure that children with special educational needs in East Sussex are being given an appropriate, broad and well-balanced education.
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Special waste collections - Lewes01273 484999We offer separate services for larger items like fridges and other waste too bulky for regular collections
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Sport and leisure - East SussexSports facilities, funding information and information for coaches and volunteers.
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Sports - Organised Activities - Eastbourne01323 415421
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Sports & Leisure Development - Rother01424 787583Sports & Leisure Development
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Sports and recreation - Wealden01323 443302
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Sports Bookings - Eastbourne415465
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Sports Bookings - Rother01424 787506Sports Bookings
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Sports Centres - Eastbourne01323 415421
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Sports Centres - Hillcrest - Hastings01424 781888
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Sports Centres - Summerfields - Hastings01424 781777
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Sports Clubs - Eastbourne01323 415421
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Sports Development - Eastbourne01323 415421
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Sports Development - Hastings01424 781122
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Sports Facilities - Maintenance - Hastings01424 781338
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Sports Facilities - Outdoor Reservations - Hastings01424 781777
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Spray Water Sports Centre - East Sussex01323 417023The Spray Water Sports Centre offers courses in sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, body-boarding and power boating. The centre caters for all abilities from beginners through to experienced sailors.
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Squatters and Unauthorised Occupants - Eastbourne01323 436430
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Starting a Business - Eastbourne01323 415028
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Strategic Economic Development and Skills - East Sussex01273 481476Work with businesses and partner organisations to develop the county's economy. This includes working with adult education providers to improve people's job skills.
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Strategic Policy and Information Group - East Sussex01273 481804We prepare, implement, monitor and review the County Structure Plan, providing the strategic framework for development and conservation in East Sussex. The Research and Information Team monitors and can provide information on a wide range of social, economic and environmental issues relating to strategic planning and sustainable development.
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Street Café Licence - Eastbourne0345 608 0193
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Street Cleaning - Hastings01424 781437
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Street cleaning - Lewes01273 484999The cleanliness of roads is our responsibility, while the upkeep and maintenance belongs with East Sussex County Council and the Highways Agency.
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Street cleaning - Wealden01892 602723
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Street Cleaning - Eastbourne01323 415229
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Street Cleansing - Rother01424 787570Street Cleansing
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Street Furniture - Eastbourne0345 608 0193
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Street lighting - East SussexReport a faulty street light and find out how we maintain street lighting across the county.
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Street Lighting Faults - Eastbourne0345 6080193
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Street litter bins - Lewes01273 484999We provide bins for the disposal of litter and dog mess in public places. These bins are emptied on a regular basis. Town and Parish Councils also provide bins on land they are responsible for.
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Street Litter Bins - Eastbourne01323 415229
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Street Name and Numbering (SNN) - RotherThe street naming of streets within Rother District is a statutory function of RDC and is covered by the sections 17-19 of the Public Health Act 1925. The numbering of properties on these streets is also the function of RDC under section 64-65 of the Town Improvement Clauses Act 1847. The Council is in the process of adopting a Street Naming & Numbering Policy. There may be charges levied for the registration and notification of new and changed addresses. The Policy and charge list will be available from this page as soon as they have been adopted by the Council.
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Street Name Plates - Rother01424 787575Street Name Plates
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Street Nameplates (Damaged) - Eastbourne01323 415282
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Street Naming & Numbering (New) - Eastbourne01323 415225
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Street Naming, Nnumbering & Nameplates - Hastings01424 783343
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Street numbering and naming - Lewes01273 484420The naming and numbering of streets and buildings in Lewes District is controlled by the Council under the Town Improvement Clauses Act 1847 and the Public Health Act 1925
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Street numbering and naming - Wealden01892 602226
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Street Trading Licence - Eastbourne0345 608 0193
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Street Wardens - Hastings01424 781840
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Structure team - Heathfield - East Sussex01435 869248Deals with the maintenance of bridges, culverts and retaining walls
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Student Support Section - East Sussex01273 482031From 2009, financial assistance for students starting new higher education courses will be administered by Student Finance England. East Sussex Student Support Section will continue to administer financial assistance for students who started courses before 2009, including loans and grants provided through Student Finance Direct and financial help for students with disabilities provided through Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA).
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Sulphur Dioxide Monitoring - Eastbourne01323 415372
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Supply teaching - East Sussex0800 3896287If you are looking for work as a supply teacher in East Sussex contact Hays Education to find out more and apply to join our teacher supply list.
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Support With Confidence scheme - East Sussex01323 463440Support With Confidence will launch in October 2010. The team is inviting applications now. Businesses and individual Personal Assistants who offer care or support at a client's home can now apply for approved status as a member of the Support With Confidence scheme. After launch, people will be able to search a database of approved members.
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Supported accommodation - East Sussex0345 6080191If you have a mental health problem, learning disability or physical disability and need support with every day living, either in the short or long term, you may be eligible for one of our supported accommodation initiatives.
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Supporting People Programme - East Sussex01273 482805‘Supporting People’ is a Government programme which helps adults who need particular kinds of support connected to their housing needs. This support is aimed at helping people to achieve independence within their community. An emergency phone system, for example, might help someone stay safe in their own home.
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Sussex Student Card - East SussexSussex Student Card is a scheme for students aged 16–19 living in East Sussex, West Sussex or Brighton & Hove who attend a sixth form or further education college.
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Sustainable Development - Hastings01424 781483
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Swimming - Eastbourne01323 415421
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