(East Grinstead, January 12, 2026) – A number of schools and libraries in Kent, Sussex, and East Grinstead have closed for the day due to a lack of water supply.
Multiple schools across Kent and Sussex are closed today as residents experience water outages.
- Several schools in East Sussex, including Ashurst Wood Primary and Imberhorne, are closed.
- Schools in Kent, such as Lower Street in Leeds and Ulcombe C of E Primary School, are also affected.
- Libraries in East Grinstead,specifically the King Center and Chequer Mead,are closed due to the water outage.
Schools and preschools in East Sussex announced closures due to the lack of water, according to a report from BBC News.The affected schools include Ashurst Wood Primary, Ashurst Wood Community preschool, Imberhorne both, Blackwell and Escots, Brambletye School, Tiny Tigers, Jack and Jill preschool, Little Gemz Nursery, Sackville, The Meads, Paddington Pre-school, St Peter’s Primary and Jaybees.
In Kent, Lower Street in Leeds, Ulcombe C of E Primary School and Speldhurst in Tunbridge Wells will also remain shut for the day, BBC News reported. Additionally, the libraries at King Centre and Chequer Mead in East Grinstead are closed.
Did you know? – Water outages can disrupt more than just schools and libraries; hospitals and emergency services may also be affected, requiring contingency plans.
What This Means for You
Parents and guardians in the affected areas should check with their children’s schools and preschools for updates and alternative arrangements. Residents can find more details on school closures in Kent here, in East Sussex here,and in West Sussex here.
Pro tip – During a water outage,conserve any stored water for essential needs like drinking and hygiene. Avoid unnecessary water use.
Residents are advised to check local government websites for the latest information on school and library closures.
A photograph accompanying the report shows a queue of cars at a bottled water station in East Grinstead Rugby Club, indicating a wider disruption to water supply in the area.
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