VE Day on 8 May is ordinarily a day of celebrations marking the end of fighting in Europe in World War Two. After years of hardship people celebrated with family get-togethers and street parties. This year it’s very different and while we all want to celebrate such a momentous day, […]
Cabinet councillors today (May 7) heard that Covid-19 is having an ‘unprecedented, detrimental impact’ on council finances and further government support is needed to cover huge losses caused by the pandemic. In line with many local authorities across the country, Lewes District Council’s income could fall drastically because of the coronoavirus crisis, planned savings are not being achieved and spending has soared. The council estimates that additional […]
The government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is still failing to protect businesses from across the logistics sector from financial calamity, claims leading business organisation FTA ( Freight Transport association), thanks to the failure of those implementing the scheme to speed decision-making and process applications in good time. And, […]
A selection of posters have been made available for business owners to display on their premises, including guidance on delivery and collection services, reminders for social distancing and closed due to Covid-19 messages. To access and download the posters visit here: https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/community/covid-19/licensing-and-environmental-health. Emergency funding for artists and creative freelancers The £1.5m […]
In 1945, after six long years, people came together to celebrate the end of fighting in Europe. Seventy-five years on we can’t hold street parties with family or friends to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, those who returned home, and all who fought on the Home Front. But […]
