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Scrutiny Committee to meet in person, socially distanced

Residents and other interested parties can watch the meeting online

Quick thinking 10-year-old helps save family home from fire

‘Tremendous’ response as one million vaccinated in Sussex

Let’s SCRAP fly tipping across West Sussex

Month-long challenge for firefighter in support of father living with MND

Changes to parking arrangements for health and social care workers

In line with Government guidance, a free national parking concession given to health and social care workers will be coming to an end

Takeaway owner prosecuted after fire safety breaches

Volunteers’ Week – a time to say thanks

Recycling Centres trial booking system to allow more visits

County Council Leader sets out his priorities

Paul Marshall has been re-elected as West Sussex County Council Leader for another four years

Do you look after someone? Find out how you can get support in West Sussex

Follow up visit recognises West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s continued ‘significant’ improvement’

West Sussex County Council appointments

Key appointments including Leader of the Council and the Cabinet were confirmed after the first meeting of West Sussex County Council since the 6 May elections.

Water safety reminder after morning dip ends in rescue for ram

Car wash owner fined for breaching Covid-19 trading restrictions

A 37-year-old man from Crawley has pleaded guilty to persistently breaching government regulations by operating his car wash business during periods of lockdown.

Milestone moment in multi-million-pound schemes to support Crawley’s economic growth

Two key decisions for the Manor Royal Highways Improvement scheme and Eastern Gateway project.

Worthing Library set to re-open following exciting refurbishment

Trading Standards urges online marketplace platforms to do more to protect consumers

West Sussex Trading Standards Officers are calling for online marketplace platforms to take more responsibility for the products they sell

Key appointments to be made at County Council next week

The first meeting of the Full Council takes place next Friday 21 May.

Advice for reopening indoor venues and hospitality businesses

West Sussex County Council is helping hospitality venues and other indoor venues to safely welcome back their customers next week when more Covid-19 restrictions will be eased.

New parking zones to go live soon in Chichester

Don’t ignore the signs this Dementia Action Week

“Don’t ignore it” is the message to anyone worried about becoming more forgetful or experiencing changes to their normal behaviour, ahead of this year’s Dementia Action Week which runs from 17 to 23 May.

Keep yourself ‘Safe Against Scams’ with free webinars

Think carefully to avoid the spread of Covid-19

West Sussex will take a significant step towards normality when many businesses are able to reopen more fully and close contact between friends and family is allowed from Monday.

‘No better feeling than fostering a child’ – could you change a life?

Conservatives retain control of West Sussex County Council

Karla triumphs in national challenge to find shining apprentice stars

Compassionate Communities West Sussex supporting Dying Matters Awareness Week 2021

West Sussex residents are being encouraged to talk about death, dying, bereavement and loss as part of Dying Matters Week 2021.

Joint message from Chief Executive Becky Shaw and Director of Public Health Alison Challenger on global efforts to combat Covid-19

Enjoy the wellbeing benefits of nature this Mental Health Awareness Week

West Sussex County Council election results update

Virtual 5k brings firefighters across the country together in memory of crew commander

Live training exercise gives firefighters insight into new development

Last chance to have your say on our Early Help Service proposals

The ten-week consultation looking at options to redesign the Early Help service will end at midnight on 17 May 2021