Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
The battle to stop Moulscoomb Primary school being privatised is about to recommence following an announcement that three Academy Trust sponsors have their sights set on taking over the school. Brighton and Hove Council and Moulsecoomb Primary have not yet been officially informed of the identity of the trusts but […]
Adoption South East, the regional adoption agency of East Sussex, Brighton and Hove, West Sussex and Surrey county councils, is celebrating LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week from 1 to 7 March and this year the theme is ‘Building a Family’. LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week is run by New Family […]
A new initiative co-funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and supported by the New Statesman and Daily Mirror aims to increase opportunities for aspiring writers and journalists from under-represented backgrounds. A WRITING CHANCE is a UK-wide programme, delivered by New Writing North and literature organisations nationally, with research from Northumbria […]
INFORMATION and support is available for residents in East Sussex who have recently been advised to shield because they have now been identified as clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) to coronavirus. Residents who have been added to the CEV group recently will receive a letter or an email from the government […]
The deputy leader of Lewes District Council has vowed to continue prioritising support for people who have been hit hardest by the pandemic and ‘not scaling back our ambition’ to tackle the climate crisis in the district’s recovery from the Covid-19 crisis. The comments from Councillor Zoe Nicholson (pictured), who is also Cabinet member for Finance and Assets, came as a rise of less than 10p a week […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed news that British drivers will avoid an estimated £50 a year increase in motor insurance costs as the government confirms it plans to do away with the controversial EU ‘Vnuk’ law. The Vnuk law requires a wider range of vehicles than those such as cars […]
The Mayor of Seaford, Cllr Rodney Reed, has awarded members of the community, nominated by the public, with certificates to recognise their relentless kindness, dedication and hard work during the Covid-19 pandemic. The following organisations and individuals have been recognised: Morrisons Manager and staff – The staff have been exemplary […]
Census 2021 will be key to making sure the big decisions on the future of our hospitals, schools, transport and other public services, following the pandemic and EU exit, are based on the best information possible. Run by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the census – taking place on […]
ORGANISATIONS and businesses are being invited to submit proposals for a holiday food and activity programme set to launch across East Sussex at Easter. East Sussex County Council is asking interested providers submit their proposals by Friday, March 5, if they are interested in being involved in the Government-funded scheme […]
AN AMBITIOUS new project designed to explore creative ways to survive the strains of lockdown is launching across East Sussex. Groups hardest hit by the effects of Covid-19, and the restrictions in place to slow the spread of the virus, are being invited to use creative pursuits such as music, […]
Still on every Wednesday from 10.00am – 12.30pm for those local to East Dean. Do remember that in the spirit of LOCKDOWN rules, un-necessary journeys are not encouraged so some of us will have to wait until restrictions are lifted. Shame as it looks great! The Market is now held […]
We have received some update from Seahaven Storehouse who run one of the local foodbanks. Please read to get a real insight into what they are doing for the community and do really think about how you can help. “We have now extended packing and delivery to two days, Wednesday […]
Volunteer car driver charity, Havens Community Cars, has reached three milestones this week.Taking on their 25th Volunteer Driver and welcoming their 200th member, the charity was also delighted to receive an anonymous £500 donation to their ‘Fuel Injection’ fundraising campaign, taking them smashing through their initial £1000 target. Launched in […]
An advertising campaign is just starting to inform the public that the Census is coming on Sunday 21st March 2021. By taking part in the national Census you can help inform decisions about services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport. Ahead of Census Day the Office for National Statistics […]
People are invited to have their say about how taxi and private hire drivers are licensed across Eastbourne. Eastbourne Borough Council, which is the licensing authority for all Hackney Carriage and Private Hire applicants in the town, launched the eight-week consultation on Monday, February 1 The council has reviewed its […]
A volunteer driver charity, that has seen its bookings increase fourfold since the rollout of the vaccine appointments, has launched an appeal called ‘Fuel Injection’. Inspired by the Brighton based ‘Cabs 4 Jabs’ campaign, the appeal will part-fund taxi journeys for people (unable to use public transport) when the Havens […]
The largest political group on Lewes District Council says now is not the time to hit residents with an unnecessary council tax increase. Conservatives are pressing for a zero increase for 2021/22 but the ruling anti-Conservative coalition are adamant to squeeze the largest rise they can implement, even though many […]
Hundreds of people have now received their COVID-19 vaccination in rural Rother after a new local vaccination service has now gone live. The service began vaccinating people at Etchingham Village Hall on Wednesday 20 January. Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust is working in partnership with the following GP practices to run […]
Lewes District Council has introduced a new streamlined system for its garden waste collection service using bin permits, online payments and all renewals at the same time every year. The cost remains £70 a year, equating to less than 20p per day. Rather than asking people to renew their subscription on the anniversary of their sign-up date, the service will now run annually from April to the end of the following […]
OLDER residents in Rye and Robertsbridge are being asked to share their experiences of life in rural Rother to help improve their communities for the future. Healthy Ageing through Innovation in Rural Europe (HAIRE) is a research and community action project, funded by Interreg 2 Seas and the EU’s European […]
Council bosses have called for an end to unacceptable behaviour towards officers trying to keep the roads safe and clear during lockdown. Incidents of civil enforcements officers being threatened and attacked have risen over the past few weeks, with two officers requiring hospital attention following incidents in one week alone, […]
Southern Railway have set up four new recycling partnerships with charities who will restore bikes abandoned on the railway to support their vital community work across Sussex, Surrey and south London. All four charities run bike recycling programmes, and every month Southern will donate up to 30 bikes from its […]
Please find attached a copy of the Sussex Community Development Association latest newsletter featuring articles about local groups and activities. Featured are articles on diabetes, community projects to make the enviroment more friendly, articles on loneliness and how not to be alone, join in your own Ghost Hunt and take […]
22 January to 1 February Holocaust Memorial Day remembers the millions of people who suffered in the Holocaust and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur. Eastbourne is commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day by hosting an online hub from 22 January to1 February. The online hub can be accessed at www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/HMD The hub contains videos of poems, […]
Victims of domestic abuse are now able to access support from local pharmacies across the Lewes constituency, as part of the Ask for ANI scheme backed by Maria Caulfield MP and the Government. The scheme will allow those at risk or suffering from abuse in the local area to discreetly […]
Eastbourne Borough Council is commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day this year by hosting an online hub showing community videos of speeches, poetry and music. This annual day, recognised across the UK, remembers the millions of people murdered in the Holocaust and in the genocides which followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and […]
Households across Lewes district will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried out every decade since 1801, with the exception of 1941. Iain Bell, deputy national statistician at […]
One of the most memorable journeys undertaken by a Havens Community Cars volunteer driver this week was for a 93-year-old couple to get their Covid vaccine after celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary. The driver reported “they were a lovely couple who said the vaccine was the best gift they had […]
Many older and vulnerable members of our community are currently or will shortly be offered priority vaccination appointments to protect against Covid-19. However for some getting transport to and from the appointment can be a real barrier, especilally if they do not have access to a car and have difficulty […]
People who are facing eviction are being encouraged to seek help quickly and reduce the risk of becoming homeless. Eastbourne Borough Council, with the support of Citizens Advice and Brighton Housing Trust, is urging renters who have received an eviction notice to come forward as soon as possible, despite there […]
Eastbourne Borough Council supported a wide range of projects that improve the lives of local residents through its devolved budget scheme in November and December. The scheme allows for people to contact their local councillors with funding suggestions for initiatives, events or one-off works. In Sovereign ward, projects and good […]
Seaford Town Council is pleased to invite tenders for a mobile ice cream concession on Seaford’s popular seafront. Seaford Town Council’s highly sought-after Mobile Ice Cream Concession spot, situated on Marine Parade at Bönningstedt Promenade, is available for tender. Bönningstedt Promenade is placed along the western part of the two-mile […]
A town centre shopfront in Lewes has been given a new lease of life as the base for two community groups. Lewes District Council asked for expressions of interest in 2 Fisher Street last year and the process is now complete, with Lewes Community Volunteers (LCV) preparing to take over […]
OVERALL SPENDING DECLINED 7.1% IN 2020, BUT SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENTS FLOURISHED Support for the local high street remains strong as spending at food & drink specialist stores saw an uplift, as did digital subscriptions as Brits spent more time at home While it has been a turbulent year for retail […]
Please remember that refuse and food waste collections will happen a day early next week but if your collection usually on Monday please put your bins out by 6am on Saturday 19 December. For more information about bin collections over the Christmas period and festive recycling tips visit www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/bins-waste-and-recycling/christmas-bin-collections-and-tree-recycling
MORE than 700 Covid-related calls have been made to the county’s trading standards team since March, the latest figures show. On top of their usual work, and in a bid to keep people safe, the team from East Sussex have issued advice and guidance to a large number of businesses […]
Hove based Louis Seaman, 14, Joe Sales, 13, and Billy James, 13, have today been able to complete their Chief Scouts Gold Award by packing up Christmas shoeboxes at Tonbridge charity warehouse. The three scouts from the Third Hove (St Leonard’s) Scout group needed to complete their award before moving […]
Liberal Democrats parliamentary spokesperson, James MacCleary (pictured), has condemned the Chancellor for failing to introduce a comprehensive plan to save jobs after it was revealed that over 2,500 people in Lewes District are currently on Universal Credit. Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Christine Jardine criticised Rishi Sunak’s “constant chop-and-change approach”, urging him to put in […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed National Lottery funding of almost half a million pounds to 16 projects across her Lewes constituency. Since 1st January, The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded over £650m raised by players of the National Lottery, supporting over 13,000 projects all over the country including £446,768 of […]
RESIDENTS who struggle to keep their homes warm can get support and advice through the council’s warm home check service. The free service provides telephone advice on keeping homes warm and reducing energy costs, and gives information on the financial support available for heating.Residents on low incomes may also qualify […]
The census is a ten yearly compulsory survey that gives the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales, helping inform local authorities and government about demands for public services such as schools, hospitals, GP services, and social care. In March 2021, the census will […]
Following an incident of vandalism to the roof of the children’s play house in The Hollowplay area in July, South Heighton Parish Council are pleased to announce that the playhouse roof has been completely replaced thanks to help from the local community. The Parish Council posted about the vandalism on […]
One of Seaford’s famous public houses has re-opened to-day after the second lockdown BUT completely re-vamped! The new Landlord, Simon , has worked really hard to bring the pub back to it’s former glory and more, and all he wants now is your custom! The whole place has been given […]
On Thursday May 6, 2021 residents in East Sussex will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at East Sussex County Council. Here is some information regarding different ways to vote to avoid last minute panic. While the County Council elections are not until May, […]
Cabinet councillors have given the latest round of projects funded by the Community Infrastructure Levy unanimous approval and declared them ‘an early Christmas present for communities across the district’. The Community Infrastructure Levy, known as CIL, is a charge that local authorities can make on developments to raise funds for […]
The Congress MOVIE Theatre has a perfect option if you want to escape the sofa this December with a selection of movies including a week of Christmas favourites such as Home Alone, Nativity! and Elf from Friday 18 December and a mini-season of classic musicals including Greatest Showman and West Side Story on this week. Tickets priced at just £8 for adults and £5 […]
Local Lib Dem parliamentary spokesperson, James MacCleary, is calling on the Government to raise Carer’s Allowance by £1,000 a year, to help support 1,515 unpaid carers in Seaford, Newhaven, Lewes, Ringmer and the rest of Lewes District during the coronavirus pandemic. The party’s leader, Ed Davey ( pictured) who has […]
An inquest at Eastbourne Town Hall has been held into the death of a homeless man who was found unresponsive on a bench outside T. J. Hughes in April this year. Despite the efforts of Police and Paramedics and the intensive care unit at the Eastbourne General Hospital, the man […]
Here is an event being organised by the excellent Newhaven Life Boat crew and here arethe details they wish to share:- ” Back by popular demand! Due to the success of our first Virtual Quiz night, we are holding a special Christmas Edition!! Our Quiz night will be held on […]