A Cabinet councillor at Lewes District Council has pledged to continue to lobby government to change the law so that local authorities can tackle ‘unsightly dormant developments’, notably the scaffolding in Talland Parade in Seaford. Despite little or no work taking place on the site, the scaffolding has been in […]
Man jailed for record-breaking illegal tobacco find
The discovery of the largest ever haul of illegal tobacco in East Sussex has landed a 36-year-old St Leonards man in jail. Dany Dilan of Silchester Road was handed a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to five counts relating to trade marks, tobacco packaging and money laundering offences. The […]
Litter signage pilot on A27
Highways England have chosen Lewes district to trial new litter prevention signage. The move follows Lewes District Council’s proactive action to recently clear litter from the A27 between Falmer and Beddingham. The pilot scheme, which launched on Monday 28 June, includes prominent electronic roadside signage installed which displays anti-littering messaging […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes 1,000 Royal Mail apprenticeships
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed news that Royal Mail have launched a new apprenticeship program with 1,000 places across the country. The new scheme will offer up to 1,000 Level 2 Apprenticeships which will be based at delivery offices across the UK. Many senior Royal Mail employees – including […]
Funding boost for new supported apprenticeship scheme
The Council has agreed funding of up to £615,000 to deliver a Supported Apprenticeship programme to create opportunities for some of the county’s most vulnerable residents. People living in East Sussex in supported and temporary accommodation, and those at risk of homelessness in the county, will be given support to […]
Prime Minister confirms residents will still have a say on planning after reforms
Boris Johnson confirmed in Prime Minister’s Questions that residents will still have a say on planning in their local community following reforms to the planning system. Many of those opposed to planning reforms have been telling residents that the reforms will see them no longer being able to have a […]