The County of East Sussex
East Sussex has a population of just over half a million and covers an area of 1,725 square kilometres (666 square miles), 64% falling within two nationally designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and one now to become the South Downs National Park. The county comprises the Boroughs of Eastbourne and Hastings, and the Districts of Lewes, Rother and Wealden.
Whilst the landscape is predominantly rural in character, nearly three quarters of the population live in urban areas - 58% live in the coastal urban areas and a further 18% live in market towns.
East Sussex Strategic Partnership (ESSP) brings together different parts of the local community - public services, local businesses, community groups, voluntary sector organisations and local people. ESSP consists of senior representatives from partner organisations that play a central role in delivering the East Sussex integrated Sustainable Community Strategy and Local Area Agreement .
ESSP was set up in 2000 to help organisations and individuals work together in a co-ordinated way to plan local services, tackle the issues that matter to local people and improve quality of life across East Sussex. ESSP also works closely with the five district and borough Local Strategic Partnerships in East Sussex.
ESSP has 24 partners representing public services, businesses, community and voluntary sector organisations across East Sussex. Working in partnership allows us to share ideas, information and resources, and provide better quality services which can create real and positive changes for individuals and communities in East Sussex.
For more information visit the ESSP website
