Police across Sussex will focus on their core role of preventing and detecting crime and protecting the most vulnerable, as people enjoy new freedom to spend more time outside. Changes were made by the Government earlier this week to moderate stringent lockdown rules, in place to reduce the spread of […]
Schools should only open more widely when it is safe to do so; show us the science
A statement has been received from the the National Education Council stating their views on the re-opening of schools:- The Prime Minister’s announcement that schools, colleges and nurseries should start opening more widely from 1st June was rushed and reckless. Schools should only open when it is safe. Safe for the […]
Tree planting is a branch of council’s climate action strategy
Lewes District Council is planting 60 new trees across the district as part of its ambition to deliver full climate resilience by 2030. Landscaping contractors Idverde are working in pairs to plant the young trees while keeping to two-metre social distancing guidelines and travelling in separate vehicles. Councillor Matthew Bird, […]
South coast bereavement centre supports thousands of people in 20 years
A free bereavement care service is celebrating its 20th anniversary after touching the lives of more than 59,200 people. The Bereavement Centre, part of the regional co-operative Southern Co-op, was the brainchild of one of its colleagues who worked in its Co-operative Funeralcare services. After 24 years at Southern Co-op and […]
DISTRICT’S COVID RESPONSE “ACKNOWLEDGED AND PRAISED”
Residents and business owners across the Lewes district have been thanked for their fortitude during the current health crisis. The largest elected group on Lewes District Council has praised the response of individuals, voluntary organisations, health workers and council staff during these unprecedented times. Conservative councillors have uniformly welcomed the […]
The Havens Community Hub CIC has welcomed a new Director to their board.
Recognised in the Queens New Year Honours list in 2016 with a British Empire Medal for her dedication to community work for over 40 years, Marilyn Nolan works with a variety of local charities and groups across the Havens area including the Seaford Musical Theatre (Barn Theatre), Meridian Mature Citizens […]