Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
Seaford Town Council has received national recognition from the National Association of Civic Officers their work throughout the Covid-19 crisis. The Town Council were awarded a ‘Commendation’ for part one of the award and a ‘Highly Commended Second Place’ for part two. There is a small award of £150 for […]
EAST SUSSEX businesses in the creative, cultural and digital sectors will be able to access further help after a support scheme has been extended. The South East Creatives programme – set up by the South East Creative Economy Network to help the creative and digital sector across East Sussex, Kent […]
NHS East Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is delighted to announce that East Sussex GP, Dr Stephen Lytton, has been shortlisted in the Clinical Leader of the Year category at the 2020 HSJ Awards. Dr Lytton was nominated by his colleagues for his outstanding professional and personal commitment to improving […]
An innovative flood management scheme across the River Ouse catchment is among six Lewes district projects to win awards from the countryside charity, CPRE Sussex. Sussex Flow Initiative (SFI) is a partnership between Sussex Wildlife Trust, the Woodland Trust and the Environment Agency with funding and support from Lewes District Council. SFI works with landowners and local people to reduce flood risk within the River Ouse catchment area using natural defences such as trees, […]
We are delighted that in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2020 Derek Pratt has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), for services to Crime Prevention and Public Safety. He is a Neighbourhood Watch right hand, he has assisted in bringing unity to so many […]
The Sussex, Kent and Medway Armed Forces Network (AFN) is celebrating its success at the national Soldiering On Awards after being named the winner of The Forces in Mind Trust’s Working Together Award. This national prize recognises the AFN’s hard work to make sure people with a Forces background can get support and help on […]
Plastic Free Seaford and Seaford Town Council asked students from local primary schools to design posters to encourage members of the public to stop littering. A huge total of 65 fantastic entries were received and the winners and runners up were chosen (with difficulty) by the Mayor of Seaford and […]
THE CONSTRUCTION of a new 420-place school in Hailsham has been named ‘project of the year’ at a national awards ceremony. Development of Hailsham Community College Primary Academy, a collaboration between East Sussex County Council and Morgan Sindall Construction, won the category ‘Building project of the Year under £10 million’ […]
Seaford Town Council is pleased to share with the community the presentations that would have taken place at this year’s postponed Town Forum. Each year the Town Council facilitates an Annual Town Meeting (also known as the Town Forum). This is a public meeting, not a Town Council meeting, and […]
Marion (Maz) Finn, Nurse Lead for Advancing Practice for the NHS East Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), has been given the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse (QN) by community nursing charity The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI). The title is not an award for past service, but indicates a commitment to […]
A council has been blasted for failing to acknowledge millions of pounds received from Government to support local businesses, self-employed workers, the unemployed, charities, other organisations and those in need during the Covid pandemic. Lewes District Council’s ruling Cabinet learned on 11 June that, while still significant, the financial impact […]
A plan for the rapid implementation of infrastructure improvements for walkers and cyclists has been given a guarded welcome by Lewes District Council. The government emergency active travel fund was announced in May in response to the increase in people walking and cycling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Eastbourne’s Mayor is supporting a local 3D-printing project that produces protective face shields for keyworkers with a £640 grant from his Kick-Out Covid Fund. TechResort – a local community interest company that focuses on digital, tech and creativity – founded its six-strong 3D print farm in April following urgent calls […]
Newhaven MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed a £2000 funding boost for Newhaven Bowling Club to help them through the Coronavirus pandemic. Maria Caulfield MP has been a Patron of Newhaven Bowling Club for the last two years, having been announced as such at the club’s annual awards ceremony in 2018 […]
Businesses from Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to take part in Edeal’s new LEAP Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme for business support and their chance to win £1,000. Based on the successful LEAP Entrepreneurial Programme that has been running since 2013, this free, comprehensive programme provides: […]
A £300,000 emergency fund has been launched to help charities and not-for-profit organisations continue to support communities through the Covid-19 crisis. East Sussex County Council is inviting voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations whose income has been significantly affected by the Government’s “stay at home” advice, to apply for a […]
More than 800 small businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic applied to Lewes District Council for a financial lifeline in the first few days of its launch. The council went live with its Covid-19 Business Grants portal last Thursday (April 9) and since then 806 business across the district have registered using the service, equating to £10.6m in grants. The Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure […]
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 […]
The 2020 Seahaven Business Awards are now open for nominations. These awards celebrate professionalism, creativity, innovation and business excellence across Newhaven, Seaford and Peacehaven. Why not tell your company’s success story? The Newhaven Chamber of Commerce, in association with Seaford and Peacehaven Chambers of Commerce, offers you a chance to […]
Business of the Year Sponsored by Excell Design & Marketing Business Person of the Year Sponsored by Swindells Chartered Accountants Best Environmental Business Sponsored by Fine Marketing Best Customer Service Sponsored by The Sussex Sign Company Best New Business (under 2 years old) Sponsored by The Newhaven Enterprise Zone Best Eatery Sponsored […]
Seaford Town Council is delighted to pass on the fantastic news that former Young Mayor (2017-2018), Thomas Exley’s company has been selected as a finalist in the UK Coach Tourism Awards, in the Best Day Excursion Category. Exley’s Travel owned and run by 18-year-old Seaford student and entrepreneur Thomas Exley […]
A PROJECT designed to match organisations that need help and those that want to help their local communities has received national recognition. The East Sussex Social Value Marketplace, a project between local authority partnership Orbis and East Sussex County Council’s Public Health team, was named Social Innovation of the year […]
Young environmentalists at a Seaford school were presented with £500 towards sustainability improvements after they won a Lewes District Council competition. Students at Cradle Hill Community Primary School’s Garden Club researched, designed and built ‘bug hotels’ to provide homes for a variety of bugs and insects. The children upcycled materials […]
Stonewall names Sussex Police one of Britain’s Top 100 LGBT inclusive employers. Sussex Police ranks 68 on LGBT charity’s annual list of inclusive employers Stonewall index receives a record 503 submissions Sussex Police demonstrates consistent performance Sussex Police has been named as one of the most inclusive employers in Britain […]
Horsham resident Hedley Woodman has been announced as the winner of Ignition – a campaign to help start-up businesses with £7,000 worth of time and resources from local industry professionals. Hedley, who is a veterinary surgeon by trade, wowed the judges with his eco-friendly alternative for the veterinary sector. He […]
1st prize Winner Announced! Seaford Town Council would like to thank Seaford Secret Stones, along with all the local shops that took part in the ‘Christmas Magic Secret Stones Treasure Trail’. Seaford Town Council worked with 14 local shops to create a treasure trail amongst the Christmas window displays. The First […]
– East Sussex based Civil engineers, HOP Consulting, has scooped the title Design Consortium Legacy Award at a glittering awards ceremony in London. HOP Consulting was one of two companies shortlisted for the prestigious accolade at Willmott Dixon’s annual awards, which recognises its industry partners. The event entitled ‘Powered By […]
Seaford Town Council was pleased to announce at a Council meeting in February that Mr Keith Blackburn had been awarded Freedom of the Town. By invitation of the Mayor, Cllr Nazish Adil, a Service was held on Saturday 23rd November at St Leonard’s Church to honour and present to Mr Blackburn, […]
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that four students – Ben Willdig from Hampshire, Jo Owens and Clare Peffers from Surrey, and Lesley Shipway from Sussex – have been selected as its 2019 Student Assignment Competition winners. Open to anyone studying at land-based colleges in the […]