Lewes District Council will shelve a raft of usual licencing requirements to give customers at pubs, restaurants and cafes the opportunity to enjoy more al fresco drinking and dining during the summer months. The council decision will help hospitality businesses that have been shut because of the Covid-19 pandemic and […]
Council favours pesticide-free methods of weed control
Eastbourne Borough Council is maintaining its pesticide-free approach wherever possible to controlling weeds across the town this spring. Over the last year, the council has not used any chemical weed killers, including glyphosate, in any of its parks, open spaces or children’s play areas. This follows the adoption of a […]
Maria Caulfield MP encourages universities, schools and colleges to sign up for new Turing Scheme
Maria Caulfield MP has urged schools, colleges and local universities in and around the Lewes constituency to apply for the Conservative Government’s new £110 million Turing Scheme, which will provide young people with the opportunity to study and work around the world. The landmark scheme, which replaces the UK’s participation […]
Community asked to support footbridge art project
A crowdfunding project has been launched to transform a rundown footbridge into an ‘inspirational’ walkthrough featuring art by local young people. Diversity Lewes hopes to raise £2,000 for the refurbishment of a footbridge that links Pinwell Road to East Sussex College in De Montford Road, Lewes. The scheme envisages that young artists, through Lewes district schools, will compete for their artwork to be displayed in […]
Havens Community Hub Supports Local Youth Employment Prospects
In July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the £2bn Kickstart Scheme which provides six months of funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24-year-olds receiving Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. The Havens Community Hub, in conjunction with the Sussex Chamber of Commerce, was one […]
Official school closure notification: Wednesday 17 March 2021 – Holy Cross Church Of England Primary School, Uckfield
Unique school code: 3335Partly closed: Wednesday 17 March 2021Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: Awaiting verification of positive test. School will be closed to pupils from Oak and Cherry classes. Children will need to stay at home until Monday 29th March. They will receive remote teaching via Google Classroom. If the […]