What scams are we seeing? The majority of reports are related to online shopping scams where people have ordered protective face masks, hand sanitiser and other products, which have never arrived. Other frauds being reported include ticket fraud, romance fraud, charity fraud and lender loan fraud Protection advice Detailed counter fraud advice is available online, including from Scamsmart, ActionFraud, CIFAS, TakeFive, Citizens […]
View Post This is the latest statement from Angie Doll who is Managing Director, Southern and Gatwick Express and GTR Executive lead on COVID-19 and is explaining the future plans of the local train services. GTR is the parent company of Southern rail who run the local services so these […]
Please take a few minutes to read this statement from our Chief Constable relating to matters of security at this difficult time:- “Our policing services are still delivering safety for you whenever you need them,” says Chief Constable Giles York Sussex Police is working with its partners in an enormous […]
GMB London, the union for cleaners, porters and outsourced staff in the NHS, welcome securing the London living wage of £10.75 per hour. There are 600 outsourced front line staff in King George’s and Queens Hospitals in East London. From April 2020 the hourly pay for the lowest paid outsourced workers will rise from £8.21 to […]
Millions of us across the UK are being warned that we must remain vigilant and aware of the dangers posed by cybercriminals trying to exploit the coronavirus crisis. Boosted network capacity means we all can work and study but it does mean we do not have the usual total security […]
On Friday, 27th March 2020, Seaford Town Council closed South Hill Barn and High and Over Car Parks in support of the Government’s restrictions put in place to tackle the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Posters will be displayed in both car parks to discourage members of the public from driving to […]
Surrey and Sussex Police are continuing to plan ahead during this period of dealing with Covid 19. In particular They are looking at contingencies in case resources reduce or if they need additional specific skills and experience. As such they are creating a database of retired Police Officers, Specials and […]
Update 27 March: The school is closed today as there are no children of Keyworkers who require care. The situation is being monitored on a daily basis and in response to the needs of parents who are key workers. The school will continue to respond to the needs of key […]
Quiz night and Non- school Uniform Day fundraising for Water Refill Station On Friday 13th March, the Seaford Young Mayor James Jenkins, assisted by the Deputy Young Mayor Chanel Pritchard, hosted a General Knowledge Quiz at The View at Seaford Head. The team entry money and proceeds from the raffle […]
Police are reminding Sussex residents to stay on the alert as reports come in from elsewhere across the country of frauds or attempts related to the current Covid-19 coronavirus issue. Only one report has so far been made to Sussex Police, of a suspicious phone call that went no further […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. 56 Hour Closure – Friday 27 to Sunday 29 March 20:00pm to 01:00am Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus all associated slips Northbound Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25. Diversion […]
Millions of small shops and independent retailers have been thrown into turmoil after the government announced that all shops selling non-essential goods had to close. However, shuttering their physical stores does not mean these retailers cannot continue to trade, serving their local communities as well as opening a virtual window […]
26 Mar 2020 Parking charges suspended for health and care workers PARKING charges on roads across the county have been suspended for workers and volunteers delivering essential health and care services during the Coronavirus pandemic. Health workers, social care workers and official NHS volunteers will be able to park for […]
The Seaford Volunteer Emergency Team has now set up its contact number which will operate 8am-8pm (details below). This is a community run group of volunteers working to co-ordinate and offer support to those affected by the Coronavirus in Seaford. They will try to support all of those who cannot […]
There have been changes to the following school closure: School: Gildredge House, EastbourneUpdate 26 March, 1.59pm: Monday 23rd March – Friday 27th March: Gildredge House is closed for the majority of students. The school is continuing to provide care for a limited number of children; children who are vulnerable and […]
A teenager has been arrested for public order offences after police responded to reports of anti-social behaviour in Peacehaven. On Saturday evening (March 21), officers received numerous reports of a group of youths causing a disturbance around the Meridian Centre. Officers providing a high visibility presence in the area engaged […]
Our friends at Neighbourhood watch have our best interests at heart and would like to share their newsletter with us, particularly relating to some scams that may be be about and that we should be aware of in this time when we may be more vulnerable. Take a few minutes […]
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, national charity Epilepsy Action continues to support the 600,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK. Thursday 26 March is Purple Day, the global day for epilepsy – and the charity is releasing a new video raising awareness of epilepsy’s wide-reaching impact. Calls […]
We have received updates on local school situations:- Burwash Church Of England Primary School Update 25 March, 7.11am: School closed today as no children of Keyworkers need care provided today Holy Cross Church Of England Primary School, Uckfield Update 25 March, 8.50am:The school had been partly closed and was open […]
The CTLA want to reassure all of their members that they are doing everything they can to support you during this difficult time. Wherever possible they are maintaining a normal service. They are introducing some additions to the services that they can offer. In recognising the need for their clients […]
The Town Council has been regularly monitoring the situation in regard to Coronavirus (COVID-19) both locally and nationally. In response to the Government’s most recent advice, the Town Council will be making significant changes to its functions as follows: The View at Seaford Head As of Friday 20th March 2020, […]
About 30,000 homeless young people are still out on the streets, battling to survive COVID-19 on their own Some of these young people have mental health issues that make isolation as dangerous as the virus Many have no income or family networks to support them – in addition, worryingly, a proportion do not […]
We have received notification from the following schools that they closed to all students except those of key workers:- Priory School Lewes Burwash Church of England Scool Rye College Rye Community Primary School Dallington Church of England Primary School Battle and Langton Church of England School Please apply directly to […]
Today, one of the largest UK pet charities is hoping to dispel some misconceptions surrounding the coronavirus and pet care. Whether there will be a spike in pet abandonment is uncertain, but Blue Cross still hope to cast out any misapprehensions that pets can pass the coronavirus on to their […]
This is the latest statement from two of our local councils regarding the current situation:- During these unprecedented times we are sharing regular updates about the council services that residents in Eastbourne and Lewes district rely on. Following the latest government advice and in the interests of the welfare of […]
Car parks that service Camber Sands in East Sussex will be closed until further notice to discourage large numbers of people travelling to the beach. In an attempt to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), from the end of today (Monday, March 23) visitors will no longer be able […]
Consultation update – 23 March 2020 This is the latest news from the NHS concerning the proposed closure of the Walk -in Health Centre at Eastbourne Station. It is worth a read to see what is proposed and why, and how we can have a say in what we think […]
Born out of a desperate and unprecedented situation A national initiative to save our beloved pubs Created in just four days and now live Thousands of pubs and millions of pub lovers expected to participate Government support currently being discussed pub2me.com went live just a few minutes ago. This initiative will […]
Partly closed: Monday 23 March 2020 to Thursday 30 April 2020Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsUpdate 23 March, 12.16pm: The school will be closed to most children. Only children of Keyworker parents should attend by prior arrangement with the school For any queries regarding this notification, please contact CS Customer Relations: Email […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. This message covers the period Monday 23 to Thursday 26 March inclusive. Monday 23 to Thursday 26 March (inclusive) 21:00 to 05:00 Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, B2028, A264 Copthorne […]
Fraudsters may use the fact more people are staying at home, as an opportunity to operate doorstep scams. The video here with Age UK explains how to protect yourself Did you catch our Cyber Protect UK Officer Max Bruce on BBC Crimewatch this morning talking about the latest coronavirus scams? You […]
Operation Sceptre starts next week; a national campaign which takes place twice a year, supporting the work Sussex Police carry out all year to ensure residents and communities are safe from knife crime. The campaign will be a mix of targeted operational activities, and educational activities, aimed at removing unwanted […]
People are being asked their views to help shape the future of Fort Road Recreation Ground in Newhaven. Recent improvements at the recreation ground include the creation of a pump track and the complete rebuilding of the skate park, which opened last year. Funding is also in place to carry out […]
Further to the emergency action being taken because of the Covid -19 Epidemic we have a statement from East Sussex County Council concerning the Libraries:-“Following the UK government’s decision to ask public venues including pubs, restaurants, theatres and leisure centres to shut, we have decided to close all East Sussex […]
This was a road closure item published last week. However having used the road this week the road was open and work looked completed with tree clearance. Buses are scheduled to run normally on Sunday 22nd March so presumably the scheduled closure will not take place. Listen to Seahaven FM […]
This weekend’s mobile number remains the same: 07989 188960 This week’s hours remain the same: 1600:-2200 – outside of these times please continue to contact us online or report to 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency. Update from last weekend Last weekend’s Operation Blitz ASB patrol. Friday began with the team heading […]
AN East Sussex archive centre will close temporarily as a precautionary measure against coronavirus. As Covid-19 continues to take hold across the UK, The Keep, in Moulsecoomb, will be closed for six weeks from Monday, March 23.The centre is run as a partnership between East Sussex County Council, Brighton & […]
56 Hour Closure – Friday 20 to Monday 23 March (inclusive) 21:00pm to 05:00am Full closure of J8 to J10 Southbound Diversion to Brighton via J6 M25, A22, B2028, A264 Copthorne Road and join at J10 M23. Diversion for Gatwick at J10 M23 continues on A2011 Crawley Avenue, A23 London […]
During these unprecedented times Councils are sharing regular updates about their services that residents in Eastbourne and Lewes district rely on. The main message today is that needy residents are being helped as usual. Office based teams are responding to enquiries via emails and talking to residents on the phone, […]
The Town Council has been regularly monitoring the situation in regard toCoronavirus (COVID-19) both locally and nationally. In response to the Government’s most recent advice, the Town Council will be making significant changes to its functions as follows: The View at Seaford Head As of closing time Friday 20th March […]
Officers attended with colleagues from NeighbourHood First to address your concerns of recent fly tipping in Firle. Fly tipping on an industrial scale like this can include hazardous waste, please do not attempt to clear items and report large scale fly tipping to the Police. While the police will take […]
Besides various school closures, some local events are postponed. Comedy club and Seaford Community cinema scheduled for this coming weekend are postponed. Church services are not taking place until further notice and the scheduled lunchtime concert at St Leonards Church Seaford this Saturday has been cancelled. No doubt there will […]
There are notifications from various schools in the area of partial closures. Pupils of the following schools should check before attending:- Uckfield College, Beacon Academy in Crowborough. At Kings Academy Ringer pupils in years 7 / 10 /11 should attend as normal, while years 8 and 9 should work from […]
Maria Caulfield MP and presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Anneka Rice, have joined forces this March to help Marie Curie provide care and support to more people living with a terminal illness. Maria Caulfield MP and Marie Curie Ambassador, Anneka, were pictured together with Marie Curie Rapid Response Healthcare […]
This is an official school closure notification. School: Peacehaven Community SchoolUnique school code: 4000Partly closed: Wednesday 18 March 2020Reason: Emergency closureDue to limited numbers of staff being able to attend the school the school is partially closing with Year 10 not attending. All other years groups can attend. There are […]
