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Cabinet agrees to take forward savings options as work continues to balance budget

A decision to carry out further work on potential savings has been agreed by West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet as work continues to bridge a £43.6million budget gap for 2021/22

Fire service welcomes eight new retained firefighters

Overnight pier to pier challenge in full fire kit in memory of inspirational grandmother

Work starts next week to remove Chichester, Horsham and Worthing temporary cycleways

Earthquakes, cats up trees, horses in ditches: a lifetime of rescues remembered

We’re backing campaign to support West Sussex traders online

Share your views on new plans to help make West Sussex a healthy and sustainable place

Residents are being asked to share their views on new plans to make West Sussex a more healthy and sustainable place

Essential site works begin at Horsham Enterprise Park

“The site works starting next week are a big step forward in the development of Horsham Enterprise Park and have been planned to facilitate early commencement of the first phase of commercial development..."

Digital app aims to give greater independence to people with a learning disability

West Sussex County Council is taking part in an innovative project to develop an app which aims to give greater independence to people living with learning disabilities.

Council sets out financial position

Potential savings for the year ahead will be set out by West Sussex County Council in a public meeting on 24th November

Take part in the West Sussex Climate Conversation

People in West Sussex are being invited to take part in a survey to find out how Covid-19 restrictions have affected their response to climate change

West Sussex poultry and captive bird keepers urged to take precautions against Avian Flu

Further cases of Avian Flu in both wild birds and domestic flocks have been confirmed in different parts of the UK.

Local Outbreak Engagement Board meets to hear latest COVID developments

The Local Outbreak Engagement Board (LOEB) has met to discuss further steps in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in West Sussex.

EPIC young people are celebrated

The annual celebration of children in care and care leavers in West Sussex was held in a different format, but their many achievements shone through just as brightly.

Feedback sought in West Sussex Transport Plan review

"The new plan will set out how we aim to continue supporting the economy and communities while protecting the environment"

Electrical safety warning following phone charger fire

West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is warning residents of the dangers of electrical fires following a fire involving a phone charger.

Share your comments on the county’s ‘Soft Sand Review’

West Sussex County Council and the South Downs National Park Authority are inviting feedback on proposed modifications to the Soft Sand Review

Council to provide continued support during latest COVID lockdown

West Sussex County Council will continue to provide practical support, help and advice to people across the county as the country enters its second lockdown.

Fire service bids farewell to officer after almost 30 years

West Sussex’s Government-funded temporary cycleways are set to be removed

“We remain committed to our long-standing, walking and cycling strategy with all the permanent benefits this will bring for active and sustainable travel”

Woodlands Meed plans to be submitted

Statement: Response to new restrictions in England relating to limiting the spread of COVID-19