Hop hop hooray! It’s April 🐇

Easter holiday fun for the whole family

From egg hunts and Easter pantomimes, to woodland drama workshops, there’s something for everyone (including teenagers and young adults) to enjoy this Easter holidays.

We’ve pulled together some of our favourite family activities happening across East Sussex over the Easter period so get ready for lots of fun.

Celebrating autism awareness

Held annually, to coincide with World Autism Acceptance Day on 2 April, Autism Awareness Week is dedicated to raising understanding and acceptance of autism. It can also help educate others about the challenges and strengths of autistic people and provide an opportunity to encourage further conversation around neurodiversity.

What’s on in April

What are you up to this April (besides eating mini eggs)? If your calendar hasn’t already filled up, we have some suggestions for things to do this month, from Easter wreath making and community beach cleans, to a beautiful tulip festival in Ticehurst. Whatever your plans, there is an abundance happening across East Sussex this month to keep you entertained.

Author Maria Motúnráyọ̀ Adébísí picks your next book

This month’s book recommendations have been selected by children’s fantasy author Maria Motúnráyọ̀ Adébísí, who has also been shortlisted for the East Sussex Children’s Book Award 2025. Maria has chosen a range of fantasy novels rooted in Nigerian mythology, as well as a few others that have inspired her own writing.

Over to you Maria!

Spring gardening tips

As we head further into April, we can (hopefully) start to look forward to longer days and some warm, spring sunshine.

The shift from winter to spring can be subtle, especially in this country where the weather doesn’t always play ball. But even if the sunny days and warmer temperatures are slower to arrive, there are lots of gardening jobs you can tackle ahead of summer from weeding, pruning and seed sowing.

Tips for looking after your children’s teeth

How did you celebrate World Oral Health Day on Thursday 20 March? Hopefully by cleaning your teeth! And while yes, its not the most exciting day of the year, good oral health is important, so it’s a good reminder to make sure you are getting it right.

So, what are the main things we should be doing to maintain our teeth? We asked Celine Woodthorpe, oral health trainer for East Sussex County Council, to share her top tips to help you look after your children’s teeth and dispel some common myths like rinsing after you brush (spoiler: don’t)!

Press releases

Website showcases health and social care jobs

Health and social care jobs have been thrown into the spotlight in a bid to inspire people to consider a career in one of the county’s biggest sectors.

Read the full story on the health and social care jobs in East Sussex

New scheme aims to reduce roadwork disruption

East Sussex County Council is among the first local authorities to implement a Lane Rental Scheme, which will see contractors and utility companies pay more to carry out work on the county’s busiest road network during peak times.

Read the full story on new scheme to reduce roadwork disruption

Amnesty unearths book missing for nearly 28 years

Good Bones, a collection of short stories by Canadian author Margaret Atwood, found its way back to Bexhill Library having been borrowed in October 1997.

Read the full story on missing book returned

Fine for trader selling fake designer goods

Mark Limmer, 61, of Upton Road, Eastbourne, told Brighton Magistrates Court that he was unaware of a summons to appear in court in 2021 before pleading guilty to all six charges under the Trade Marks Act 1994.

Read the full story on find for trader selling fake goods