Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
Newhaven Fort opens its doors again on Saturday (June 19) following an extensive £1.2m improvement programme during its initial closure due to Covid restrictions. Lewes District Council has replaced the entrance bridge to the historic fort at a cost of £350,000. Meanwhile, Wave Leisure Trust which manages the attraction, has […]
Community Meetings (socially Distanced) The Police would like to meet youJoin them on Tuesday 15th June from 10am to 2pm, where the engagement van and your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be parked up in Dane Rd near Morrisons in Seaford. Join themon the 17th June from 1-5 pm, where the engagement […]
The councillor for sustainability at Lewes District Council is supporting all groups and individuals to play their full part in the work to reduce air pollution. Speaking on Clean Air Day 2021 which is June 17, Councillor Matthew Bird (pictured) outlined the steps the council is taking to improve air […]
Very low key this year although flags were raised in Seaford, probably without ceremony? The picture shows the flag hoisted on the Museum roof. There was also one close by on the main flagpole on the prom. Hopefully we all remember the Sussex anthem- Good Old Sussex by the Sea? […]
Maria Caulfield MP is today, 16th June 2021, celebrating Sussex Day, the annual day in celebration of all things Sussex. The event takes place on St Richard’s Day, the feast day of St Richard of Chichester, Sussex’s patron saint. The date marks the anniversary of the translation of St Richard’s […]
A summer campaign to crack down on drink and drug-drivers kicked off on Friday 11 June in conjunction with the Euro 2020 football tournament. Both Surrey Police and Sussex Police will deploy increased resources to tackle one of the five most common causes of fatal and serious injury collisions on […]
With two weeks to go before the deadline, small and medium sized businesses in the South East are being encouraged to apply for funding to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU. The £20m Brexit Support Fund, which closes 30 June, enables businesses […]
The final plans are being put in place for the first face-to-face meeting of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel since the start of the Covid pandemic. The meeting on Friday, June 25 at 10.30am, will also be the first since Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne was re-elected […]
Today, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families in the South East that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer. Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, […]
RESIDENTS are being urged to be aware of financial scams that could see them conned out of their hard-earned cash. The East Sussex Trading Standards team is using Scams Awareness Fortnight, which is running from June 14 to June 25, to remind the public to be on their guard. People […]
Maria Caulfield MP has highlighted further details of new flexible rail season ticket which will be available to commuters later this month. Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has previously called for the introduction of the flexible season tickets and has raised the issue on behalf of many local residents who work […]
Leigh Curtis, Executive Director of Service Delivery for life-saving charity Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021, receiving an MBE for services to the Air Ambulance Service particularly during Covid-19. Leigh, who is a state registered paramedic, joined KSS in 2007 having worked […]
Perfect timing for Sussex Day on 16th June – the return of the very rare Sussex Emerald Moth to Sussex! Last week at Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, the first ever caterpillar of the Sussex Emerald Moth was found – in Sussex. This comes after a policy of management […]
Musician Pete Townshend has given permission for his classic song ‘Give Blood’ to be used for the first time to promote blood donation. Global Blood Fund, a charity focused on encouraging voluntary blood donation, has produced world-music interpretations in multiple languages for international use to inspire a new generation of […]
District Councillors for Lewes have welcomed significant improvements in plans for a housing scheme at Old Malling Farm. The outline planning application for the proposed development went before the South Downs National Park Planning Committee on 10 June. Councillor Adrian Ross, Cycle Lewes and Lewes residents spoke at the committee […]
Cabinet councillors on June 10 approved £20,000 to develop schemes that encourage new social enterprises to start up in Lewes district. The move is part of Lewes District Council’s community wealth building strategy which aims to keep as much wealth as possible in the local economy through the creation of new local jobs and new locally owned enterprise, to ensure a sustainable future. Cabinet also agreed to fund a two-year fixed term post […]
A consultation is being launched over Lewes District Council’s proposal to increase support for low-income families and people in financial difficulty. Cabinet councillors on Thursday, June 10 agreed to move ahead with plans to consult on a new scheme for 2022/23 that would reduce council tax bills for the worst-off working-age people or those on the lowest incomes in the district. It would also remove the minimum income […]
A leading expert has welcomed Lewes District Council’s biodiversity strategy and called on everyone in the district to help by ‘inviting wildlife into our gardens and urban greenspaces’. The comments from Professor Dave Goulson followed the decision by Cabinet councillors today (June 10) to approve the strategy and action plan, […]
The Boundary Commission for England has published its initial proposals for new parliamentary constituency boundaries. The proposals increase the overall number of constituencies in England from 533 to 543 and aim to make them more equal in terms of the numbers of electors each constituency contains. The Lewes constituency would […]
Sovereign ward councillors have donated £250 to youth charity Eastbourne Sea Cadet Corps towards replacing dinghy sails for use in training sessions. They approved the application made through Eastbourne Borough Council’s Devolved Budget. Elsewhere in Meads, ward councillors recently awarded £1,000 through the scheme to Seven Sisters Camera Club – sevensisterscameraclub.co.uk […]
Eastbourne businesses are being invited to contribute towards a piece of artwork to thank and remember those who have worked tirelessly for the town during the Covid pandemic. The proposed location for the commemorative piece of art is a cherry tree grove in Elm Grove Field near St Wilfrid’s Hospice. […]
Two people have been fined £200 each for flytipping a pile of black bags filled with waste and other unwanted items at Eastbourne United Football Club car park. Aaron Bradley and Natalie Oglesby, both of Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, are believed to have illegally dumped the mounds of rubbish there on […]
Lewes District Council has announced a six month extension to free parking in Newhaven town centre. The move is the latest by the council to support local business as restrictions are lifted and shoppers return to the high street. Parking will remain free in Dacre Road multi-storey car park and Lower […]
This Wednesday, Cllr James MacCleary will be joined by Kaye Crittell of the Let’s Do Business Group who will be updating on the latest news from the Newhaven Enterprise Centre. Join James and Kaye at 10am this Wednesday 9 June, live on our Facebook page and as always, please post your questions in the […]
Local MP Maria Caulfield is supporting a campaign to raise funds for a permanent fishing memorial in Newhaven to commemorate fishermen who have sadly lost their lives at sea off the Sussex Coast. After the terrible tragedy last November where Adam Harper, 26, and Robert Morley, 38, were both onboard […]
Since 1974, World Environment Day has been celebrated every year on 5 June, engaging governments, businesses and citizens in an effort to address pressing environmental issues. This year World Environment Day 2021 saw the UN launch their Decade On Restoration. https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the […]
11,410 households and businesses in the Lewes constituency are set to receive better broadband as part of Openreach’s £15bn investment for fibre comes to parts of the constituency. This new figure is in addition to existing coverage or planned build from other Openreach programmes, Community Fibre Partnerships or funded programmes. […]
Havens Community Hub ended Volunteers Week (1-7 June) with an afternoon tea for their volunteers at The Flying Fish in Denton to celebrate the fantastic contributions they make to the local community. The Hub covers the coastal stretch between Saltdean and Seaford and surrounding towns and villages. Havens Community Hub […]
For the third month running, there are record numbers of NHS doctors and nurses working in England according to the latest statistics, something which has been welcomed by MP and nurse Maria Caulfield. The provisional figures show that as of March 2021, there are a total of 124,078 doctors and […]
Residents will be aware of the long-standing eyesore at Talland Parade caused by the extensive scaffolding surrounding the abandoned construction site. The last position statement on the issue was posted in October 2018. This statement will update residents on developments and actions since that time. Continuous efforts have been made […]
Maria Caulfield MP, the Member of Parliament for Chailey is supporting Chailey Repair Café as they plan to reopen to the public on 18th June. Chailey Repair Café is a volunteer run organisation that offers a monthly repair service for local residents. During the pandemic Chailey Repair Café completed nearly […]
Cyber criminals love phishing. Unfortunately, this is not a harmless riverbank pursuit. When criminals go phishing, you are the fish and the bait is usually contained in a scam email or text message. The criminal’s goal is to convince you to click on the links within their scam email or […]
Seaford residents (outdoor socially distanced community meeting) Join the Police on Tuesday 15th June from 10am to 2pm, where their engagement van and your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be parked up in Dane Rd near Morrisons to speak to residents about local issues, and offer crime prevention advice and support. […]
Here is a newsletter from the Police remindinding us that fraud and crime doesn’t go away:- “Each month we see many incidents of fraudsters targeting our residents in an attempt to defraud them. We’re working hard to prevent this and support vulnerable victims of fraud or scams. By following our […]
Norman Cook encourages community to ‘Chip in’ to support Martlets on National Fish and Chip Day Martlets Ambassador, international DJ and Brighton local, Norman Cook is supporting Martlets as they launch their first ‘Chip in for Martlets’ campaign on National Fish and Chip Day on Friday 4 June 2021. Norman is asking people […]
YOUNGSTERS across East Sussex are ‘Staying Safe with Sam’ after receiving free picture books highlighting potential dangers in the home. East Sussex County Council is one of only two authorities in the country to have received the resources from the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) as part of an initiative […]
Newhaven has a new leading retailer in the town after The Range opened their latest store today. Employing 80 people and home to an Iceland outlet, staff were ready to welcome hundreds of socially distanced local shoppers to the opening of the home, leisure and garden specialist. Councillor James MacCleary, […]
An innovative idea born out of the Coronavirus restrictions is helping bring local children into the centre of worship at a Seaford church. The Church of St Peter the Apostle in East Blatchington had always had a children’s play area at the back of the church so the younger members […]
CTLA Travel Club members in their “bubbles” enjoying their first taste of post Covid socialising in a Covid-safe and socially distanced event at Hillcrest centre. The Travel Club is a popular part of the range of services offered by award winning local charity Community Transport for the Lewes Area […]
Stalls and Stallholders 1. The number of stalls will be limited to 70. Manning of each stall will be restricted to 2 people (including children). 2. Stallholders are advised to bring their own hand sanitizer and make it available to members of the public. 3. All stallholders, stallholder’s family and/or friends are required […]
The annual BIG Futures Show is the largest employability, skills and jobs event in East Sussex and is aimed at students aged 14+ from across the County as well as parents and anyone looking for work or training. It is interactive, inspiring and helps schools to meet governments guidelines in […]
Roads in East Sussex will get a summer makeover this month as a £1.3 million surface dressing programme gets underway. East Sussex Highways will treat rural and urban roads across the county, from Alfriston to Wadhurst, covering an area of more than 141,000 square metres or approximately 20 football pitches. […]
The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level, COVID-19 activity increased in week 21 of 2021. Case rates have increased or stayed level across all age groups. The biggest increase has been seen in those aged 10 to 29. […]
Maria Caulfield recently met with local members of UK-wide community run group u3a to see their display on Newhaven High Street to celebrate u3a day on the 2nd June. The window display highlighted many of the activities the local group run for people in Newhaven and Peacehaven. The local u3a group […]
And here is what the Visit EastSummer has arrived and long walks in the South Downs National Park on sunny days, ice creams enjoyed on the seafront and days filled with family fun at events are calling our name! If you are busy planning your visit to Eastbourne this summer, our Itinerary Planner is for […]
A new Passenger Assistance mobile phone app to support customers who require assistance when travelling by train has been welcomed by Maria Caulfield MP. The app means customers can choose to request assistance via their smartphone nationwide. The app, which has been developed by the Rail Delivery Group and UK […]
Here is a message from Neighbourhood Watch with special reference to their volunteers:- “We are now in Volunteers’ Week – a time to say thanks for the contribution millions of people make across the UK through volunteering. As well as helping others, volunteering has been shown to improve volunteers’ wellbeing […]
Lewes District Council cleared 2.25 tonnes of litter and 17.5 tonnes of vegetation and soil blocking roadside drains from a 10km stretch of the A27 over four nights last week. The council’s Environment First team worked between the Beddingham Roundabout and the Falmer slip road in stages from 9pm to 6am Monday to Thursday. Energy drink cans, disposable coffee cups and contractor debris […]
Residents facing financial pressure and debt as a result of Covid-19 restrictions can get the support they need thanks to funding of more than £500,000. East Sussex County Council is supporting organisations with one-off grants to help them offer advice and support to people who finances have been affected by […]