On Monday 4th May, 280 teachers, parents, support staff, heads and governors in Brighton and Hove took part in a webinar hosted by the National Education Union. The lively discussion was led by five guest panellists: Caroline Lucas MP, Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP, Dr Mary Bousted Joint General Secretary of the NEU, […]
LATE STARTS AND MORE BREAKS: HOW BRITS ARE JUGGLING ‘WORKING FROM HOME’ DURING THE PANDEMIC
Work days shortened by 63 minutes means people are having to work smarter With UK businesses facing challenges across many sectors and unemployment expected to hit 12 million, the nation’s workers are battling to stay productive in this new world of working from home. Being locked down presents its own […]
Council victory over shooting planning appeal: ‘common sense has prevailed’
Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have welcomed the announcement by the Planning Inspectorate to dismiss the appeal of Iford Farm against a council decision to restrict shooting on its land. Previously, council officers had investigated an alleged breach of planning control on Iford Farm concerning the shooting of game. […]
Return of bulky waste collections to Lewes district is welcomed
Bookings have re-opened for bulky waste collections in Lewes district after the service was temporarily suspended in mid-March due to the coronavirus crisis. Bulky waste covers items which cannot be recycled or disposed of in household or communal bins such as kitchen appliances and furniture. With household waste, recycling and garden waste collections continuing as usual, bulky waste was the only element of Lewes […]
Waste sites: latest news from Lewes Council
THE county’s waste sites will begin reopening to the public from 10am on Monday, May 18, following new guidance issued by central Government. East Sussex’s 10 Household Waste Recycling Sites (HWRS) closed in late March amid the Covid-19 outbreak, to ensure the safety of staff and residents.Although the county council […]