Councillors at Lewes District Council have recommended a change in the rules that govern council tax discounts on empty and unfurnished homes, a move that will generate £28,000 of additional funding to help people on the lowest incomes. If approved by Full Council, the decision will abolish the council tax […]
Sustainable council housing that ‘changes lives’
The Co-operative Alliance at Lewes District Council has approved the latest plans for council housing in Newhaven, Ringmer and Lewes. The majority of the new homes will be built on old garage sites in the district and will boast a very high level of sustainability features. The approval by Cabinet […]
CIL is ‘game-changer’ as fund tops £5 million
Cabinet councillors have given the green light to a wide range of bids for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding that will see £1.2 million allocated to projects in the Lewes district. CIL is a charge local authorities can make on new developments to raise funds for the improvement of roads, […]
Co-operative Alliance: will not ‘deviate from our duty’ in tackling climate change
A Cabinet councillor at Lewes District Council has reaffirmed the Co-operative Alliance’s commitment to making essential changes to how the authority functions in the drive to tackle climate change. Councillor Julie Carr, Cabinet Member for Recycling, Waste and Open Spaces, was speaking after councillors approved a new policy to reduce […]