A NEW garden has been designed to promote wellbeing for guests who will be staying at a respite service for adults with learning disabilities. Created using recycled or locally-sourced material, the garden at Grangemead Respite Service, in Hailsham, has undergone a complete renovation over the past 12 months and is […]
The NSPCC is searching for people in Sussex to help deliver the Speak out Stay Safe programme, helping a generation of children stay safe from abuse. One volunteer says her role gives her a great sense of pride and satisfaction Children in Sussex need more volunteers to help educate them […]
One in four UK children don’t know what a High Street is; despite this 74% say they’d prefer to spend money in a physical shop than online Visiting shops makes children feel more grown up (31%) and lets them explore (74%) and enjoy their local area Do we need to […]
INVESTMENT in the East Sussex economy has seen the creation of more than 2,000 jobs in the last five years, figures show. East Sussex County Council has worked with partners to secure more than £600 million in capital investment since launching the growth strategy for the county in 2014. The […]
TWO schools and a hospital are among those winning praise for their efforts to encourage people to travel on foot, by bike and on public transport. Eastbourne, Bexhill and Newhaven Job Centres, Bike Lab Hastings and Education Futures Trust in Hastings, Seaford Head School, Denton Primary in Newhaven, Eastbourne District […]
British kitchens playing host to 94% of electrical fires in the home caused by misuse of appliances Almost five and a half thousand electrical fires involving food and the misuse of electrical appliances were reported in British domestic kitchens last year – the equivalent of 15 every single day – […]
As nearly a fifth (19%) of British parents admit to not applying sun cream to children playing outside; just under three in ten (29%) don’t apply at all when it’s cloudy We love the sun. We actually all need sun exposure to create vitamin D and absorb calcium. However it […]
Hundreds of young people joined the Councillor Lesley Boniface, Deputy Town Mayor of Newhaven and Councillor James MacCleary, Deputy Leader of Lewes District Council, to open the new skate park and pump track on Saturday (July 20). The event in Newhaven included pro-rider demonstrations, training sessions, competitions and music. Councillor […]
The Hillcrest Community Centre held a grand celebration on Sunday 21st July to celebrate its 21st birthday. Twenty-one years ago, a campaign by the local community saved the building from demolition to provide a community centre for Newhaven and the surrounding area. Surviving locals who spearheaded the campaign include Joan […]
Seaford Town Council was proud to join forces with local resident Sam Taylor in the grand opening ceremony of the new accessible beach on Saturday, 20th July. The weather was kind, although a little breezy, the rain stayed away, and the sun shone. Seaford’s Town Crier, Peter White, opened the […]
THE rainbow flag is flying above County Hall in Lewes to mark this year’s Pride celebrations. The flag is raised every year to support for events in Eastbourne, Hastings and Brighton which, between them, attract hundreds of thousands of visitors. As part of the celebration of equality and diversity, representatives […]
The South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex, will host its first ever open-air movie nights this summer, screening Mamma Mia on Friday 23rd August and The Greatest Showman: Singalong on Friday 20th September. Held in conjunction with Cinestock, film lovers will be treated to amazing live music performances […]
With the school academic year over, it’s time for the children to wind down for the summer break. However, research has shown that the long holiday can result in learning loss and when they return in September getting the brain back on track can take about two months. To keep […]
Are you concerned about speeding and antisocial driving in your area, and have a few hours to spare each week? Community SpeedWatch (CSW) is once again recruiting volunteers for Sussex. We are looking for volunteer coordinators and operators in all areas including Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Woodingdean, Rottingdean, Lewes and Eastbourne. […]
Seaford Mayor and Sam Taylor cut the ribbon to declare the platform open.In attendance….town crier, Peter White, Tony Jackson, Facilities Manager, STC, Rodney Reed and other members of Martello Rotary.
Newly elected Seaford Mayor, Councillor Nazish Adil, hosted her Summer Civic Reception to help promote her charitable causes whilst in her term in office on Wednesday 17th July. The chosen charities are ‘The Youth Counselling Project’ and the Down Syndrome Development Trust, both based in Seaford. The event was held […]
The 999 event at Eastbourne is a fantastic opportunity to allow Sussex Police and other partners to provide up to date and relevant information for the community. This year was no different. Alongside giving prevention advice on areas such as how to protect your homes and belongings, road safety and […]
Operation Blitz on Friday 05/07/2019 started with PCSO Horscroft and PC Goudie patrolling Lewes, Friars Walk, Landport and Ringmer due to recent burglaries and anti-social behaviour in the area, before heading up to the rural villages of Barcombe and Newick for high visibility patrols. They then received a phone call […]
RESIDENTS are being urged to be on their guard against cold callers charging hundreds of pounds for basic gardening services. East Sussex Trading Standards has received a number of reports of cold callers in the Lewes and Seaford areas offering gardening and tree surgery. Some residents have been charged between […]
Eastbourne Borough Council has prosecuted a local resident for the second time in four months after continued complaints about noise from her property. Cassie Waters of Ceylon Place was fined £500 after failing to appear at Hastings Magistrates Court. Ms Waters was also ordered to pay £555 costs and a […]
June-October2019 Shortlisted for the BrightonFringe Award for Excellence and following sold-out dates in London and Edinburgh Fringe 2018, Really Want to Hurt Me now embarks on a UK tour. This dark hit comedy from Flaming Theatre is about growing up gay in the ’80s featuring dance sequences and a soundtrack […]
Further to the article on Laurence Carter on 8th June, when we reported on his round Britain walk in aid of cervical cancer, we are pleased say that Laurence finally finished the long walk on Sunday 23rd June. He arrived onto Seaford happy to have achieved his goal and thankful […]
With the Summer finally starting to show itself, and lighter evenings there will be an increase of parties across the district; often noise/music related incidents are best dealt with other local authorities such as Environmental Health, or local Councils; if the situation feels like it may get heated or violent […]
Last weekend’s Operation Blitz was made up of Officers from Lewes Prevention; PC Holt and PCSOs Collins, Hart and Willson. The weekend saw eventful evenings for the Blitz team; with taskings and a number of calls across the district. Friday evening’s target areas were a split between Seaford, Lewes and […]
Lewes District Council’s new recycling service has hit an all-time high. Latest figures for May show that the recycling rate for the district now stands at 43%, an increase from 39% in May last year. Since the council replaced the old system of boxes and bags with a single wheelie […]
We all know St. Leonards Church as the centre point of Seaford but something extraordinary took place last Sunday 23rd June. Five couples from the Congregation noticed that their Golden Wedding Anniversaries all fell within one month so to mark this extraordinary coincidence a Golden Wedding party was held in […]
SERVICES to support and manage children with diabetes need to improve, a review into the tragic death of an East Sussex teenager has concluded. The East Sussex Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) has published the findings of a review it carried out following the death of the young person in […]
The Latest step in Lewes District Council’s pioneering development of new modular properties in the district will see thirteen affordable homes built in Newhaven. Demolition of the disused offices on the site will soon be underway after the council’s planning committee approved the highly innovative scheme in Fort Road. The […]
Local special school, Chailey Heritage has been called “an inspiring school that consistently develops and implements provision to meet pupils’ special educational needs” in its Ofsted inspection that rated the School and facilities as “Outstanding” for the fourth time running. Praising the “strong senior leadership team and staff that are […]
PEOPLE who struggle to afford to keep their homes warm could get central heating installed for free under an affordable warmth scheme running in the county. East Sussex County Council has been awarded funding from National Grid’s Warm Homes Fund aimed at helping people who find themselves in fuel poverty. […]
THE ‘hidden history’ of LGBT communities in East Sussex is being explored in a new youth project running in the county. The scheme sees lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people and those questioning their sexuality trawl the archives and visit cultural sites to learn about how such communities were […]
National Volunteers’ Week celebrates the wonderful contribution of volunteers across Britain and is an ideal opportunity to thank volunteers for the hard work they have delivered over the last year. This week they are showcasing some great volunteers and their contribution whether they are Special Constables, police staff volunteers or […]
EU citizens living and working in East Sussex can now use county register offices to check their identify documentation as part of a free scheme enabling them to stay in the UK after Brexit. The Government’s EU Settlement Scheme requires EU citizens and those from Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland […]
CTLA Community Transport will be celebrating the difference supporters and volunteers make to their organisation and thanking them for all their time and dedication during 2019 Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June. Deputy Lieutant of East Sussex, Juliet Smith JP, will be present at a celebration lunch at the […]
A NEW scheme launching in East Sussex will encourage people aged 45 and over to talk about sex – to try and halt a rise in sexually transmitted infections. The SHIFT project will encourage people in that age group to pay more attention to their sexual health and wellbeing, and […]
Newhaven’s impressive new pumptrack is now open and proving hugely popular, while work is well underway on the adjoining skatepark. The newly-built pumptrack at Fort Road Recreation Ground has attracted BMXers, mountain bikers, scooter riders and skateboarders from across the region since its recent opening. Once the skatepark is completed […]
Lewes Prevention Officers, joined Sussex Safer Roads Partnerships this week in Newhaven, at the ‘Safety In Action’ days held at Newhaven Fort. Aimed at children, the project set out to teach young generations how to deal with, or avoid life-threatening situations, through informative and fun interactive activities. Police officers joined […]
MEMBERS of the public could be asked for their views on a strategy which ensures the best possible support is available for the most vulnerable families in the county. East Sussex County Council’s lead member for children and families will be asked to approve a 10-week public consultation on the […]
On Sunday 16th June a short ceremony, organised by Seaford Town Council, will be held near the Martello Tower on Seaford seafront in honour of Sussex Day. The event will be running from 11- 4pm. At 12 noon, Seaford Town Crier, Peter White, will cry ‘The Sussex Day Cry’ followed […]
National Education Union members at three East Sussex schools will strike over proposed plans to privatise their schools tomorrow. Three quarters of Peacehaven town’s schools are expected to be shut as teachers and support staff belonging to the NEU and GMB unions walk out. Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP, who has spoken […]
They have gathered together a number of other local activities that promote health and wellbeing and have put these all in one place for you to browse. In the Programme of Activities please look out for some new activities: French Conversation Group – Did you always want to speak French, […]
Vehicles today are by and large more difficult to steal than ever, unless the thief can access your key or fob to clone them. Best to keep your keys safe, out of view when at home, and away from your front door. Lewes Police have had a few reports recently […]
PCSO Collins PCSO Fenn attended Lewes Open Doors this week to meet volunteers who support the local street community. Open Doors is a drop in, between 1300-1500 every day where members of the street community can access warm food & drink, wash, and get clean clothes, and also be signposted […]
Lewes Prevention officers joined other local agencies outside Denton Primary School, Newhaven on Monday to help promote the #bigpedal event, raising awareness of air pollution. The event encourages children and parents to look at other means of travel to school, in particular cycling, with event prizes and promotions available.
Two councils that have pioneered a new and innovative strategy of shared services have received two top awards at a prestigious event in London. Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council received the public sector Councils of the Year Award 2019 and a Gold Award for Working Together.Councillor Andy Smith, […]
