West Sussex County Council is developing a new Young People’s Strategy and are seeking views of young people, parents / carers, communities and organisations on the proposed priorities for the strategy.

The strategy will help shape leisure-time and recreational opportunities for young people aged 11 to 19, and up to 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), over the next five years. It focuses on improving access to activities and opportunities that support health and wellbeing, confidence, skills development, positive relationships and community connection.

We would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete the survey.

For more information, please click here: West Sussex Young People’s Strategy 2027-2032: Have Your Say | Your Voice West Sussex

Take part here: Young People’s Strategy – Targeted Survey for parents, carers, partners and providers | Your Voice West Sussex

Survey for Young People: Young People’s Strategy – Targeted Youth Friendly Survey | Your Voice West Sussex

Artificial intelligence can give criminals more tools to impersonate people and organisations, making some scams harder to spot.

Fraudsters may use AI to clone voices, create realistic images, send highly personalised messages, or impersonate family members, businesses and public figures.

Before responding to an unexpected request, ask yourself “Could this be AI?”

Always verify requests using trusted contact details, be cautious of any urgent demands for money or personal information, and trust your instincts if something doesn’t feel right.

One useful tip is to create a family “safe word” that only you and your loved ones know. If someone contacts you claiming to be a relative or friend, asking them for the safe word can help confirm they are genuine.

Sussex Police have reported that on Saturday 10th October they became aware of scammers targeting members of the public and requesting personal information, including passwords and other sensitive details.

It has been reported that the caller ID may appear to show a legitimate police phone number, however, these calls are being made from alternative sources.

Remember Sussex Police will never ask for your passwords, bank details, PIN numbers or other sensitive financial information over the phone.

These fraudsters may change the name of the police unit they claim to be from, so remain vigilant.

Sussex Police would like to reassure the public that their phone lines are operating as normal.

If you receive a suspicious call claiming to be from Sussex Police, let them know. You can do this by filling an online reporting form. Alternatively, you can contact them by calling 101.

WSCC have advised that the Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport has considered the proposal and the consultation responses, and has approved that the Permanent Traffic Regulation Order TRO/HOR9009/RC can be implemented as advertised.

For more information see the closed consultation documents available on the WSCC website at https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/media/us4pzsyl/hor-9009-rc.pdf