Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that Seaford Head School will benefit from funding to improve school facilities. Seaford Head School has been allocated a share of the £434 million investment, which is set to be used for a boiler replacement project and temporary building replacements. This funding will ensure […]
The weekly Leader’s Live Q&A will take place at 10am on Wednesday 1 July. They have moved this session to 10am following feedback to a recent survey. Join Cllr James MacCleary will be answering your questions live and giving updates on Covid-19 and other council matters.
Sent on behalf of Adoption South East FAMILIES across the south east able to offer adoptive children a loving home will now be supported by a newly created agency. Adoption South East brings together services from Brighton & Hove City Council and East Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey county councils […]
AS RESTRICTIONS continue to ease people are being encouraged to take precautions and help avoid a second wave of Covid-19. In recent weeks, the public have been able to spend more time with others outside of their household, while businesses have begun to open after months in lockdown.But East Sussex […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed £105 million of additional government funding to keep rough sleepers off the streets for good. In March, government asked local authorities to bring ‘Everyone In’ and the response was outstanding. As a result, there are nearly 15,000 people accommodated in emergency accommodation, including those who […]
Businesses in Newhaven have been adapting well during Covid-19, with manydiversifying their offers and meeting the needs of the local community.Tailormade Bakery and Kitchen on Avis Way has doubled its turnover week- onweek since launching its new online delivery service further to the COVID-19 restrictions taking place. Famous for its […]
Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) today announces that it has raised more than £1m so far through its Coronavirus Emergency Appeal. This is just over a third of the total shortfall the charity was predicting due to the cancellation of major events and a decrease in fundraising income. The […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the re-opening of the tourism sector on 4 July, giving a boost for up to 590 businesses in the Lewes constituency, and called on people to show their support for businesses following a challenging three months. Thanks to the efforts and sacrifice of the British […]
Recognised in the Queens New Year Honours list in 2016 witha British Empire Medal for her dedication to community workfor over 40 years, Marilyn Nolan works with a variety of localcharities and groups across the Havens area including theSeaford Musical Theatre (Barn Theatre), Meridian MatureCitizens Forum and the Royal National […]
Peacehaven remember with pride Armed Forces Day Mayor Claude Cheta raises the flag as in our previous post. Thank-you Peacehaven for commemorating our special heroes, past and present. We are pleased to report Councillor Cheta will remain Mayor for the foreseeable future until the pandemic allows a situation when elections […]
Next Sunday (5th July) marks the 72nd anniversary of the NHS, and to celebrate the occasion, the nation is being called to gather at noon for one last applause for the heroism and dedication of our health and social care workers. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown just how vital our key workers […]
Here is a follow up to our earlier post about Armed Forces Day. An unpublicised small commemoration was held in Seaford earlier to-day Saturday 27th June. The Seahaven Branch, The Royal Society of St George together with Seaford Town Council held a small commemorative service at the Seaford War Memorial […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 9 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Monday 29 to Friday 3 July (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full closure […]
An official report, just published, reveals that while some political parties on Lewes District Council are busy drafting strategic documents on sustainability, it is the Conservatives who inspire decisive action on green issues in an effort to reduce, reuse and recycle. When Councillor Liz Boorman (Conservative, Seaford West) first proposed […]
Councillors have chimed in to support street musicians with their weekly music night. Upperton ward councillors have donated £200 to buy percussion instruments for the Hurst Road community group, who meet up once a week to entertain neighbours. Councillor Robin Maxted said there was a strong community feel in Hurst […]
To -day is Armed Forces Day and all over the Country ceremonies would have been held to remember the brave people who serve or have served in the armed forces to protect our Country. In Seaford last year, as in previous years, a ceremony was held on the Martello Fields […]
Another reminder about Face coverings on Public Transport. Here is the policy from Stagecoach Buses:- “As we’re sure you’ll know, it’s now mandatory to wear a face covering on public transport in England. This added layer of protection will help to keep you and others safe when travelling. We know […]
Changes to Eastbourne Borough Council’s grass cutting regime are resulting in an abundance of wildflowers and insects in green spaces across the town. Many grass areas had to be left uncut during lockdown and this has accelerated the council’s review of its mowing programme for parks, verges and churchyards and […]
Eastbourne Borough Council is asking people to help prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease after it was forced to fell more than 50 infected trees. The devastating fungal disease is transmitted by beetles that eat through infected bark and pass on the fungus as they move from tree to […]
NatWest is offering £1 million in grants between £5,000 and £50,000 to organisations across the UK who employ people from disadvantaged or vulnerable groups. Eligible organisations are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible as the fund will close when they reach their capacity. For more information including […]
COLOURFUL cards designed by East Sussex primary school children are helping to brighten the lives of thousands of vulnerable residents. As part of an East Sussex Public Health initiative to tackle loneliness and social isolation, 5,000 cards have been sent to those who have been shielding and self-isolating during the […]
Police in Brighton would like to talk to this man about his use of a bank card stolen in a burglary in the city. He was seen using the card at Longridge Avenue in Saltdean shortly after 3pm on Sunday 31 May where cigarettes, alcohol and a scratchcard were purchased, […]
Yesterday we forwarded this Level 3 Alert, and shortly afterwards this was corrected by our source to be Level 2. However, it has just been re-issued at Level 3, and therefore we are re-sending this message. We appreciate that this involves some repetition, but since it is a health warning […]
More spare time during lockdown means 40% of us have been more adventurous with our cooking · 38% agree their confidence in the kitchen has grown during lockdown due to cooking more dishes from the comfort of their home · Italian (34%), Spanish (16%) , Greek (13%) and French (12%) cuisine voted […]
Parents are being reassured in sending their children back to school, after the Department of Education implemented a series of measures with pupil’s wellbeing as the number one priority. There are mums and dads who are anxious or reluctant to send their children back for the final weeks of term, […]
Incident Information from WSCC Resilience and Emergencies Team The Met Office has issued a Level 3 Heat Health Alert. There is a 90% probability of Heat-Health criteria being met between 0900 on Wednesday and 2100 on Friday in parts of England. View the full warning at the Met Office Heat Health […]
Our next Leader’s Q&A will take place on Wednesday 24 June at 11am (an hour earlier than usual). Cllr James MacCleary will be giving updates and answering your questions live on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/lewesdistrictcouncil We are running a short survey to find out your thoughts on our previous sessions – […]
If you run a business in the Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and surrounding areas, or are thinking of starting one, do take advantage of the package of free business support available to you through the Business Hothouse programme. The Business Hothouse offers free support to start-ups and established businesses in […]
Specialist class action law firm Harcus Parker has obtained previously unseen documents which show as many as 100,000 petrol 1.2 litre Nissan Qashqais breach emissions limits by up to 15 times when driven on roads in real world conditions. The law firm, which is today launching a major legal action […]
Here is something to do with saving your money which maybe we should all be doing. NS&I delivered £11.6 billion of Net Financing to the Government in 2019-20 and in total, met 9 out of 11 of its Service Delivery Measures (SDMs). Attracting younger savers: NS&I has increased the number of its active customers under the age of 16 by more […]
SECONDARY schools across East Sussex are welcoming back more students with a range of measures in place to ensure they can come back to the classroom safely. Huge efforts are also continuing behind the scenes to keep remote learning going during the pandemic. The Government closed all schools in March […]
ONE of the country’s rarest plants has successfully been reintroduced to a verge in East Sussex. The county is home to the majority of the UK’s Spiked Rampion, with one verge in East Sussex containing nearly 70 per cent of the population of the plant. Following a conservation project with […]
From the re-launch of visiteastbourne.com and hotel refurbishments, to adapting our events to reflect social distancing measures, we’ve been working hard to support local businesses and upgrade our services as a destination during lockdown. With lockdown restrictions relaxing, we are busy implementing social distancing measures and supporting our accommodation providers in doing so too, to ensure the […]
Young readers in East Sussex are being encouraged to join the Silly Squad for a summer of reading fun. A team of adventurous animals who love to have a laugh and get stuck into all kinds of funny books, will guide four to 11 year olds through The Reading Agency’s […]
If you are one of many dog lovers here is something of interest. It’s Bring Your Dog To Work (at home) Day this Friday – the UK’s best day out in for dogs It is the 7th annual Bring Your Dog To Work Day this Friday (26th June), and this year they’ve turned this pupular charity day out into an exciting “day in” for our hardworking pawsome pals and their homeworking hoomans. There are five pawtastic online events on the big day from celebrity judged […]
Many retailers across the country will be reopening, and the Government is keen to help welcome back shoppers and celebrate the hard work businesses and retail workers are putting in to ensure their workplaces are COVID-19 secure. As such, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is encouraging […]
The Better Business for All (BBfA) partnership has used their knowledge and expertise to bring together resources from trusted organisations to help guide you through the main considerations for restarting your business safely. This Covid-19 Toolkit provides useful documents such as a risk assessment template and action plan, business checklists […]
Here is some more information from our local bus company regarding social distancing and hygiene on their buses. Each bus has a new maximum number of people permitted to travel on it at once to allow social distancing. This is shown on the side of the bus by the front […]
· 36% of us believe robotics could help make PPE stock · 33% feel deliveries by robots or drones would tackle social distancing · 28% think robotics can help with automating cleaning of public places In the last few months we have been bombarded from all sides with messages about washing our hands […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 10 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 June (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full carriageway […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman was robbed of a Rolex watch belonging to her late son in Peacehaven. The 74-year-old victim was sitting on a bench with her two dogs in The Big Park in Piddinghoe Avenue, on Sunday (14 June) at about 12.45pm. She was […]
Police are searching for missing Stephanie Field from Peacehaven.Stephanie, 61, was last seen at her home address around 8am on Thursday morning (June 18). She is described as white, 5′ 3″, slim, with short, grey blonde hair. She is thought to be wearing a pink raincoat and slipper boots, and […]
There has been a 21% increase in the frequency of alcohol consumption in the UK since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) lockdown. It has been suggested that stress and anxiety, as well as changes to our daily routine, are the reasons why some people are drinking more. Too much alcohol can be […]
Windrush Day is coming up on 22nd June and is a moment for the nation to commemorate, celebrate and recognise the Windrush Generation and their descendants – including their vast contribution to the nation’s social, economic and cultural life. This year’s celebrations are particularly poignant in the context of the […]
Please find attached an agenda for an extraordinary meeting of the Golf & The View Committee which is due to take place next Tuesday, 23rd June, at 7pm. Please note that this meeting is being held virtually via Zoom – the meeting details and instructions to help join are included with […]
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being asked to say how coronavirus has affected them in a county-wide survey. The survey also asks what people’s priorities are for when the county begins to rebuild from the impact of Covid-19.The findings will be used by East Sussex County Council, which has commissioned […]
We have now received a reply from the Air Ambulance regarding the visit on Wednesday:- “I can confirm that we were in attendance in Seaford on 17 June. Our crew arrived on scene at 13:59 where they treated the patient, who they then accompanied to hospital by road.” Air Ambulances […]
· NEW REPORT HIGHLIGHTS HOW LONELINESS IS TAKING HOLD DURING LOCKDOWN · A THIRD OF BRITONS SAY THEY DON’T HAVE ANYONE TO TURN TO · WHILE ONE IN FOUR WORRY NO ONE WOULD NOTICE IF SOMETHING HAPPENED TO THEM The coronavirus crisis is exposing how a lack of meaningful connections can increase feelings […]
