Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
IEB Chair resigns and IEB announces its support for academisation within 24 hours of each other Yesterday Jon Taylor, chair of the Peacehaven Heights Primary School Interim Executive Board (IEB), wrote to Peacehaven Height’s parents informing them of his intention to step down from his role. Still contemplating the significance […]
Your Eastbourne BID, the business-led, business-funded initiative to improve and enhance Eastbourne town centre has launched a business survey. They want to understand your current situation, growth prospects, and where you feel you might need further support. Next month, they will be holding a webinar with Caroline Ansell MP and […]
Southern Water is offering capital grants of up to £10,000 per holding per year for new machinery and infrastructure improvements to help reduce the risk of water pollution from farming in our drinking water catchments. Grants are capped at 50% of the total cost – see map attached for eligible […]
We have a statement from Maria Caulfield MP clarifying the situation on free school meals:- “This week there has been a vote in Parliament on the issue of Free School Meals which I have always campaigned for, voted for and which I strongly support. I want to reassure you that […]
The public’s role in creating a more sustainable, ethical and greener society Sir David Attenborough is not only a national treasure, new-found Instagram influencer, and leading environmental activist, but the pioneering force for a greener future. In fact, he is the public figure almost three quarters (74%) of UK […]
Further to the Government offering grants we have a statement from James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council: “I’m sure no one will be falling for this, but once again the government have dreamt up a big sounding number that they know goes nowhere near covering the cost of Covid-19 […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed news that Lewes will benefit from a share of £900 million in additional funding for local councils announced by the Government, which includes Lewes District Council. This means that since the start of the pandemic, Lewes has received £1.59 million in extra direct support from […]
Imagine you have just won one million pounds. Now decide who you are going to call to tell them the news first. Unsurprisingly, 41% of Brits would tell their partner first, followed by their mum (14%). However, 12% would not tell anyone, including their immediate family and best friend, they […]