News
April 2020 News
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What have you got to lose? Shut Fires Out
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Rope and water rescues save heron in a tangle and deer in at the deep end
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Fresh plea as new trend is revealed in latest traffic volume figures
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Callout to West Sussex businesses for PPE
"We would really like to talk to any business in West Sussex that has or is producing PPE that could be donated to or purchased by the County Council”
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Council energy supplier offers helping hand
Vulnerable residents in West Sussex can get a helping hand with their bills thanks to the council’s energy supplier
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TRU's rope rescue skills put to the test by curious cat
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Financial impact of COVID-19 discussed as Council continues to protect most vulnerable in county
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Cabinet agrees small schools decisions
West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet has met to agree decisions on the future of five schools.
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Trading Standards thanks West Sussex businesses
West Sussex Trading Standards is thanking the majority of businesses across the county for complying with current government coronavirus restrictions
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Warning after e-cigarette explosion
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Work set to start soon on £23million key transport link
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COVID-19 community work support available from County Council
“We also recognise that communities across the county have stepped up in these unprecedented times to help meet the needs of vulnerable people in their local area"
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Council’s Children and Young People’s Services scrutiny committee makes schools recommendations
The council's first virtual committee meeting under the new government regulations took place on 14 April 2020
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Family home saved by newly fitted smoke alarm
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West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service to support ambulance service during COVID-19
Staff at West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service are supporting their blue light colleagues in the fight against COVID-19 by providing support to South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb).
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Primary school places are offered
This year 98.5% will be offered one of their three preferences
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Former High Sheriff’s high praise for West Sussex Record Office and fire service
The two organisations are to be awarded Certificates of Commendation from the High Sheriff to reward ‘unsung heroes’
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Public asked for views on Post-16 student rail discount scheme
West Sussex County Council asks for views each year about its Post-16 Transport Policy Statement
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Fire Service launches educational resources for primary children
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West Sussex response to Covid-19
Protecting the most vulnerable has been at the heart of West Sussex County Council’s response to Covid-19.
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Council staff praised for keeping people safe over Easter
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Care home residents supported after fire breaks out
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Bonfire and BBQ fire safety warning
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service and West Sussex County Council are urging residents to think twice about bonfires and BBQs this Easter
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Positive step forward: A27 Chichester Bypass major scheme to be developed for possible future funding
“Our aim remains finding a long-term solution for the A27 at Chichester that reduces congestion, is viable and affordable and, crucially, has the support of the community”
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Domestic violence support over Easter
Domestic violence support remains available over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend for West Sussex residents who need it.
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A message from HM Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex
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Help the West Sussex Record Office document these unprecedented times
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Keyworker artwork wanted for fire station windows
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Important council meetings update
New local authority powers allows for public meetings to be held virtually during the coronavirus pandemic
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Urgent carer recruitment appeal launched to help our most vulnerable residents
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Traffic lights may go into default mode during coronavirus outbreak
"We’re aware of the default-mode issue on the traffic signals and will work to resolve it"
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TRU come to aid of horse trapped in gate
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Let us entertain you! West Sussex Library Services still available online
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New Senior Appointment in Adults and Health
West Sussex County Council has appointed an interim Executive Director for Adults and Health
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Online Community Hub launches in response to coronavirus
The community hub is available seven days a week and staff will be on hand to respond to enquiries between 8.00am-8.00pm.
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Heater warning after house fire
Firefighters in West Sussex are urging residents to take extra care with gas heaters after a house fire in the early hours of this morning.
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Important updates on registering a birth or death with the West Sussex Registration Service
Registering a death will now take place over the telephone birth and registrations have been postponed for 21 days from Wednesday 25 March.