Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
Flytippers who throw old bicycles, shopping trollies or other items into the River Ouse are being warned they are causing pollution and potential flooding. Lewes District Council and the Environment Agency are appealing to people to stop dumping objects in the river following a clear up by specialist contractors between Cliff Bridge and Willey’s Bridge earlier this […]
Unsung heroes’ from Lewes District Council’s waste services team were singled out for praise by senior councillors who visited the Newhaven depot in Robinson Road. During the visit last Thursday (Oct 22), Councillor Adrian Ross, Council Chair, and Councillor Julie Carr, Cabinet member for Recycling, Waste and Open Spaces, thanked all Environment First staff for their hard work in keeping the district clean and bins emptied, especially during the pandemic. They also commended five staff who […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that Sussex has been bolstered by an additional 129 officers since the Government launched its major police recruitment drive one year ago. The addition of these new officers brings the total number of police across Sussex up to 2,904, meaning there are now […]
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has launched new eTicket readers at the town’s railway station. New eTickets or mTickets are an alternative to a paper ticket, meaning customers can scan a barcode on their smartphone or on paper printed from home. This can save time queuing for a ticket as passengers […]
Sussex Police have a few pointers for Trick and Treat. Hallowe’en has become an increasingly popular celebration over the past few years for children, families and young people especially, but it is important not to have fun at the expense of others. This year the Police are asking members of […]