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West Sussex County Council

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Romesh says school placement system 'stressful'

Romesh Ranganathan says the school placement process should be less stressful for parents.

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Council struggles with 'tidal wave' of SEND pupils

The council overspent by £54m on SEND provisions during the last academic year.

Girls' school welcomes backtrack on admitting boys

A new consultation is underway after West Sussex County Council reversed its earlier decision.

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Council warned after woman, 91, drowns in canal

West Sussex coroner Joanne Andrews says action is needed to stop others driving into the canal.

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New £50m bypass opens after delays

West Sussex County Council says delays were caused by 'the worst rains in 200 years'.

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Ranganathan criticises council over school places

He says his son's allocated school is "on the other side of town" to the one his siblings attend.

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Food hubs receive another year of funding

The seven hubs in West Sussex will now continue until April 2026 thanks to the council funding.

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'Relief' as land secures village green status

Residents say they are are relieved West Sussex County Council has protected their green space.

Girls' school to accept boys for the first time

The year seven cohort starting in September 2026 will be co-educational for the first time.