Children at Western Road Community Primary School in Lewes have been getting creative to design a Christmas card for the Chair of Lewes District Council. The competition launched by Councillor Adrian Ross had the subject ‘Nature in Winter’ to reflect his theme of office which is ‘A Green Recovery, Environmental Action and a Fair Society’. All pupils were given the opportunity to participate during the […]
Bin collections over the coming days and Christmas holidays
Please remember that refuse and food waste collections will happen a day early next week but if your collection usually on Monday please put your bins out by 6am on Saturday 19 December. For more information about bin collections over the Christmas period and festive recycling tips visit www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/bins-waste-and-recycling/christmas-bin-collections-and-tree-recycling
Trading Standards team’s efforts protect residents and businesses
MORE than 700 Covid-related calls have been made to the county’s trading standards team since March, the latest figures show. On top of their usual work, and in a bid to keep people safe, the team from East Sussex have issued advice and guidance to a large number of businesses […]
SHOEBOXES SAVE SCOUTS AS CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR HOVE TEENAGERS
Hove based Louis Seaman, 14, Joe Sales, 13, and Billy James, 13, have today been able to complete their Chief Scouts Gold Award by packing up Christmas shoeboxes at Tonbridge charity warehouse. The three scouts from the Third Hove (St Leonard’s) Scout group needed to complete their award before moving […]
Thousands of children in East Sussex left unprotected against flu
Thousands of children in East Sussex are still being left unprotected against flu this year, exposing them to the risk of them becoming seriously ill from catching the virus and infecting their wider family. With flu season set to start this month, over 4,400 (more than 44%) of 2-3 year […]
Green light for Seven Sisters site transfer
THE OWNERSHIP of an East Sussex beauty spot can be transferred to protect and enhance its future, the Government has said. East Sussex County Council has been given the go ahead by the Department of Food Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government […]
THE SECRET INGREDIENT IN YOUR BRITISH CUPPA
New research review highlights the health benefits of thearubigins – a polyphenol found only in black tea Whether it’s clean eating, superfood diets or rapid ways to lose weight, green tea is lauded for its health credentials; with regular black tea – enjoyed by millions of Brits every day – […]
Official school closure notification: Friday 18 December 2020 – Peacehaven Community School
School: Peacehaven Community SchoolUnique school code: 4000Partly closed: Friday 18 December 2020Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: School remains open for years 7,8 and 11. Years 9 and 10 should not attend school but complete their learning online. For any queries regarding this notification, please contact CS Customer Relations: Email – cs.customerrelations@eastsussex.gov.uk […]
James MacCleary urges Maria Caulfield MP to join calls for Chancellor to roll out more financial support
Liberal Democrats parliamentary spokesperson, James MacCleary (pictured), has condemned the Chancellor for failing to introduce a comprehensive plan to save jobs after it was revealed that over 2,500 people in Lewes District are currently on Universal Credit. Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Christine Jardine criticised Rishi Sunak’s “constant chop-and-change approach”, urging him to put in […]