Former Eastbourne Council boss Sari Conway has been turned down for a Government post.

The former chief executive of Eastbourne Borough Council is thought to have applied for a senior position in the immigration service.

But the Home Office has turned her down for the job, which would have involved dealing with applications by asylum-seekers.

A spokeswoman said: "Mrs Conway will not be taking up employment with the Home Office.

"In the light of the circumstances, it was judged inappropriate to offer her a permanent position."

Mrs Conway was sacked from her £72,000-a-year job as the council's top officer a month ago after being suspended for a year on full pay.

She had been accused of bullying staff and having inappropriate relationships.