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Children's centres set for rapid extension

Plans for 18 new children's centres aim to reach 13,000 children in eight areas of East Sussex by the end of March 2008. More than 5m has been allocated by the county council to create new facilities and carry out adaptations and refurbishments of existing buildings. Councillor Rupert Simmons, lead member for learning and school effectiveness, said that he was 'particularly delighted that we are able to extend the service into rural areas as one of our priorities'.

More than 5m has been allocated by the county council to create new facilities and carry out adaptations and refurbishments of existing buildings. Councillor Rupert Simmons, lead member for learning and school effectiveness, said that he was 'particularly delighted that we are able to extend the service into rural areas as one of our priorities'.

Eastbourne, which already has two children's centres, will have another four integrated facilities providing a range of health services and family support. Three children's centres were developed in Hastings and St Leonards in the first phase of the project and the area will now have a further six in the second phase.

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