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Select and Collect service coming to a West Sussex Library near you

Libraries in West Sussex are introducing a phased reintroduction of services from Monday 6 July, starting with a ‘Select and Collect’ service.

Adoption South East is launched

West Sussex has joined an exciting new partnership of local authority adoption agencies called Adoption South East

County Council opens birth registration for over 2,000 West Sussex babies born since lockdown

Green light for 21km of temporary cycleways in West Sussex

Broadband boost for rural homes and businesses as councils announce additional funding for Government voucher scheme

Risk of wildfires ‘very high’ with temperatures rising

Multi-million-pound contracts awarded for highway improvements in West Sussex

“Congratulations to all the successful bidders: these five companies will be at the forefront of planned highway improvements this financial year..."

Governance Committee announces plans for future meetings

Yesterday (Monday 22 June), West Sussex County Council’s Governance Committee agreed the agenda for the next Full Council meeting on 17 July

West Sussex County Council thanks businesses for their continued support during the Coronavirus pandemic

Statement in response to government's extra funding for children

Dame Vera Lynn: Leader of West Sussex County Council pays tribute

Gatwick Airport reopening is welcome news to County Council

BBQs spark bin fires over weekend

Ten-year climate change plan to be examined

A proposed ten-year plan to address and adapt to the challenges of climate change will be examined by the Environment and Communities Scrutiny Committee at a meeting on Wednesday 24 June.

Sussex Day with a difference

County Council Cabinet discusses Council’s response to COVID-19

Work starts soon building new and improved Haywards Heath roundabout

Once built, the roundabout will improve the current junction arrangement to meet current and future needs and make the local highways network safer

Statement following Regional Schools Commissioner’s decision

Two people rescued from flat fire thanks to telecare alarm

Scammers are targeting West Sussex residents, warns Trading Standards

Be wary of coronavirus related scams, warns West Sussex Trading Standards

Bus pass timings revert to help ‘safe space’ travel

With the slight easing of the Coronavirus lockdown, bus operators in West Sussex have increased the frequency of their services

A feast for the eyes as West Sussex Unwrapped launches

Chief Fire Officer’s pioneering research into decision-making

More than £87,000 awarded for community flood prevention initiatives

Bikeability team rallies to Southern Rail’s call to help NHS workers

First Fire Scrutiny Committee meeting held online

£9.8million boost for pothole prevention and other highway improvements

Firefighters scale Everest to support charity that supports them

COVID-19 Community Archive – marking a moment in history

Fees waived for licensing tables and chairs on pavements outside cafes and restaurants

"We recognise the need to support local businesses as the country enters recovery from the COVID-19 crisis"

‘Greener’ on-street parking charges with 25 per cent reduction for low-emission vehicles

“The 25 per cent reduction for low-emission vehicles represents a contribution towards our Electric Vehicle Strategy and its overarching aims of reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality"

Queues to be expected at Household Waste Recycling Sites warns County Council

Queues to be expected at Household Waste Recycling Sites warns County Council

Proposals revealed for 21km of temporary cycleways in West Sussex

“There is no guarantee the Department for Transport will accept the schemes for funding, but we believe we have presented a good case which could result in 21km of new, temporary cycleways in West Sussex"

Initial funding of up to £784,000 for emergency safe space cycling and walking measures

Schemes will largely be temporary, such as pop-up cycle lanes and some road closures, but may evolve into permanent changes

Chief Fire Officer pays tribute to staff for pulling together to support community during Covid-19

Have your say on plans for two boys’ schools to become mixed

Views are being sought on proposals that would see two boys’ secondary schools become co-educational