Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
Langney councillors are working with Eastbourne ECO Action Network as part of the council’s target to achieve a carbon neutral town by 2030. Ward councillors Alan Shuttleworth, Candy Vaughan( both pictured in action)and Harun Miah recently awarded £1,800 from the Langney devolved budget towards ECO Action Network’s Treebourne project to […]
Three Lewes district councillors are supporting a Woodland Trust-led project to bring life back to forgotten and fragmented woods in Sussex. Councillor Adrian Ross, Chair of the Council, Councillor Matthew Bird, Cabinet member for Sustainability and Councillor Julie Carr, Cabinet member for Recycling, Waste and Open spaces, are backing the […]
It’s great having areal tree for Christmas and we all love decorating them, but now the Season is over please dispose of your Christmas tree sensibly. If you are signed up to the Council garden waste service it can be put with the garden waste bin which will be collected […]
Our local MP Maria Caulfield brings us some good news to be optimistic about 2021:- Newhaven is one of only 72 towns in the country, chosen by the Government, to receive some of the £830 Million funding boost for High Streets. We all know that for decades the town centre […]
A motion to stop plastic pollution has been chosen as one of the UK Youth Parliament’s (UKYP) 2021 campaigns following a successful proposal by Youth Cabinet member James Jenkins. James has been a member of the East Sussex Youth Cabinet since November last year, and was elected the member of […]
Dog owners are being called upon to keep their pets on leads near sheep after one was brutally killed and two others were left injured at Landport Bottom Nature Reserve in Lewes. Witnesses to the attack, which happened on December 3 or early the following morning, are urged to contact police. The dead sheep had its throat ripped out, with bite marks confirming it […]
For the final live Leader’s Q&A of the year, Cllr James MacCleary will be joined by Cllr Julie Carr, Lead Member for Recycling, Waste and Open Spaces and Sean Towey, Head of Environment First, who will be giving a few key updates and answering any questions you have about these services. Please join […]
THE OWNERSHIP of an East Sussex beauty spot can be transferred to protect and enhance its future, the Government has said. East Sussex County Council has been given the go ahead by the Department of Food Agriculture and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government […]
More than a dozen trees have recently been planted across Eastbourne thanks to local councillors. Meads councillors Robert Smart, Barry Taylor and Jame Lamb agreed £1,500 from the borough council’s devolved budget scheme to pay for six new trees in Chiswick Place In a joint statement, they said: “Trees have […]
An application to build a new block of flats on the vacant land junction of Stene Road and St John’s Road in Seaford has been refused at a meeting held by Seaford Town Council. An excerpt from the minutes state:- LW/19/0656 – 6 Steyne Road – Redevelopment of the site […]
Local volunteers have planted close to 2000 trees in Eastbourne over the last few days and many more are on the way!Further planting sessions are taking place on most days in the run up to Christmas so if you would like to play a part in this fantastic community-led initiative […]
The council’s Highways team are available to deal with emergency call outs throughout the year. Although there is usually an increase in out of hours calls during the winter months, the Highways team deal with emergencies on the county’s roads 365 days a year helping the public, making hazards on […]
Eastbourne residents will soon find yuletide labels on their wheelie bins with information they need for recycling and sorting their refuse over the Christmas period. Bin tags include a reminder for leaving bins out, what to do with real Christmas trees and information for garden waste customers.The labels invite residents to […]
The Chair of Lewes District Council made a socially distanced visit to The Secret Campsite in Lewes recently to see how the countryside venue is working to become a standard bearer for nature friendly living. When Councillor Adrian Ross was elected Chair, he immediately confirmed his theme of office […]
MAS REI, the landowner of North Street Quarter (NSQ) in Lewes, has agreed heads of terms with the developer Human Nature for the sale of the site. Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council will meet next week (December 10) to also consider the sale of the council’s share in NSQ […]
Seaford Conservatives have written an open letter to East Sussex County Council’s Director of Transport calling for improvements to be made on the A259 junctions with Hill Rise, Marine Parade and Bishopstone as soon as possible following another crash at the site, as they launch a petition asking residents to […]
149 million pairs of shoes end up in landfill in the UK each year 46% of consumers planning to buy more shoes during Black Friday sales 52% of shoppers in the UK say they’d be more likely to buy from a company if it offers an end-of-life solution 77% of […]
Eastbourne Borough Council has renewed four Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) to prevent street drinking and control dogs. PSPOs are measures councils can use to protect the community from anti-social behaviour and they restrict what people can do in specific areas. The four orders, which were put in place in […]
Thousands of new trees are to be planted in Eastbourne as part of a community-led programme that aims to double the town’s urban canopy and bring nature back into the streets.Eastbourne Borough Council has declared a climate emergency and has set a target of 2030 for the town to be […]
A councillor has condemned a scaffolding ‘eyesore’ in Seaford and has asked Lewes District Council to lobby government to address the ‘loophole’ in regulations that has allowed it to happen. The scaffolding was erected five years ago as part of a redevelopment of the Talland Parade site in the High […]
Lewes District Council has renewed two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) to prevent street drinking and dog fouling. PSPOs are measures councils can use to protect the community from anti-social behaviour and they restrict what people can do in specific areas. The two orders, which were put in place in 2017 for three years, were due to expire this month unless renewed. […]
Multidisciplinary architecture and planning firm Urbanist Architecture has reported a surge in enquiries for homes in the countryside, a trend seen as a direct result of the COVID-19 crisis, with the practice seeing a 65 per cent increase compared to Quarter 4 of 2019. The London-based practice is renowned for helping its […]
Wrap up your home this winter Make your home warmer and your energy bills cheaper with a Green Homes Grant. Homeowners in England, including landlords, can get up to £5,000 to pay part of the cost of energy saving measures like insulation. Low income households can get 100% of the […]
Research by the University of Sheffield, Furrer+Frey and Network Rail is helping to embed cost-efficient electrification in the UK’s rail network. After four years, two PhDs have been completed both focusing on different areas of cost-efficient electrification and improved reliability. New electrification is seen as an essential step to decarbonise […]
It incredible to think that up until its closure in 1981, this beautiful ecologically diverse reserve was a landfill site! Now designated a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI) it is recolonising and evolving since rehabilitation work commenced in 2005. There are 2 hectares of wildlife rich reserve to explore, […]
The consultation on the government’s planning reforms has drawn stinging criticism from Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council today (12 November). The Cabinet report outlined the authority’s ‘deep misgivings’ on government proposals that would see the housing requirement for Lewes district nearly double, from 483 to 800 properties a year […]
The future of youth hostelling lies in the hands of local MPs. YHA (England & Wales) has joined voices with colleagues from across the independent hostels sector to lead the plea for MPs to add their signature to a tabled motion in Parliament. The motion asks the government for help to […]
Britain’s beavers could be major allies in tackling the climate and extinction crises – but without more public and government support face a fragile future, says Beaver Trust as it launches a new documentary film exploring the country’s relationship with the endangered but controversial species. The charity’s short film, Beavers […]
Cabinet councillors agreed a strategy and action plan on 4th November to deliver its goal of making the town carbon neutral by 2030. In July 2019, Eastbourne Borough Council declared a Climate Emergency and has committed to doing everything possible to reduce carbon emissions in the borough to net zero […]
Flytippers who throw old bicycles, shopping trollies or other items into the River Ouse are being warned they are causing pollution and potential flooding. Lewes District Council and the Environment Agency are appealing to people to stop dumping objects in the river following a clear up by specialist contractors between Cliff Bridge and Willey’s Bridge earlier this […]
The public’s role in creating a more sustainable, ethical and greener society Sir David Attenborough is not only a national treasure, new-found Instagram influencer, and leading environmental activist, but the pioneering force for a greener future. In fact, he is the public figure almost three quarters (74%) of UK […]
Phase two of the work to remove diseased trees that have been left dead or dying by ash dieback, will restart in November. The airborne fungus has rapidly spread throughout Eastbourne leaving thousands of trees weakened, with branches or the tree itself at risk of falling into footpaths, roads and […]
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, […]
Lewes District Council’s garden waste vehicles have been given a new look thanks to the appreciation of residents during Covid 19. Since the start of the pandemic in March, many members of the public have placed thank you notes on their bins in appreciation of the work that carried on […]
A RECORD 53.6 MILLION METRIC TONNES OF E-WASTE WAS GENERATED LAST YEAR • UK RANKED WORST OFFENDER FOR EXPORTING UNDOCUMENTED E-WASTE GOODS • 30% OF IT AND TELECOMS WORKERS DO NOT KNOW YOU CAN RECYCLE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT We are all being encouraged to be more eco-friendly and recycle as much as we […]
A new strategy to get to a net zero carbon footprint by 2050 is being revealed today by the regional co-operative, Southern Co-op. With retail and funeral services across the south of England, the independent co-operative has committed to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. It […]
74% of us want greener homes But 51% don’t know where to start when it comes to buying or accessing greener products Comes as the government’s new Green Homes Grant scheme starts in England – offering eligible households up to £5k for eco-friendly home improvements. 27% plan to apply Plus, […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the ban on supplying plastic straws and stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds which has come into force in England today (Thursday 1 October), marking yet another major step in the Government’s fight against single-use plastic waste to protect our environment and clean up our oceans. […]
Lewes District Council is asking landowners to come forward if they have sites that could form part of a new local plan. The new Lewes Local Plan, which is commencing preparation, will set the framework for future planning decisions in the District up to 2040. Cabinet Member for Planning, Councillor Emily […]
The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has given a ringing endorsement to Eastbourne Borough Council’s Whole Estate Plan. The 25-year environmental management plan focuses on the conservation of the downland and ensuring it has a sustainable future, including supporting the council’s tenant farmers. The plan has taken two years […]
Eastbourne Council would like to hear your views on waste collections. See their proposals below:- Eastbourne Borough Council is considering changes to the waste and recycling service. This includes moving from weekly to fortnightly waste collections in most parts of the borough, known as ‘alternate weekly collection’. We are carrying […]
Wildflowers at Southover Grange Gardens in Lewes are attracting creatures great and small with people as well as bees and insects enjoying the colourful blooms. Lewes District Council has prioritised the planting of wildflowers in order to increase local biodversity and encourage pollinator species to flourish. The shortage of bedding plants during Covid-19 has provided even more of an opportunity to expand wildflower planting. The council’s ecologist spotted […]
At a meeting last week the local MP, Maria Caulfield, the Parish Council and the Friends of Cuckmere met with The Environment Agency (EA) to work out an action plan to tackle the terrible problems the river Cuckmere has had in recent months with flooding in the winter and dying […]
A new Climate Action Forum for Lewes district is being created and they would like to invite all those interested to the first meeting on Zoom on Wednesday 7th October, from 4pm to 6pm. The forum is being hosted by Sustainable Business Partnership CIC and 3VA. This forum aims to […]
Cabinet councillors last night (Wed,Sept 16) agreed to launch a 12-week consultation on ways to improve Eastbourne’s recycling performance.The town’s recycling rate for household waste has stagnated – at 35.2% for 2018/19 and provisionally expected to be 34.88% for 2019/20 – while the national target this year is 50%, increasing […]
Cabinet councillors last night (Wed, Sept 16) approved an expansion of the College Conservation Area in Eastbourne, which has been a protected place of special architecture and historic interest for more than 30 years. First adopted in 1986, the College Conservation Area covers a zone immediately next to Eastbourne College […]
Eastbourne is preparing to mark World Car Free Day with activities aimed at reducing air pollution and traffic in the town. Eastbourne Schools Partnership is leading the initiative with support from the Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Steve Wallis. People are being encouraged to leave their cars at home for the […]
The newly elected chair of Lewes District Council has described Charleston as a ‘jewel in the crown of Lewes district’ and an ‘international treasure on our doorstep’. Councillor Adrian Ross was elected Chair of the Council in July and visited Charleston to find out more about how it is responding […]
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has back government plans to double charges for single use plastic bags and include more shops in the scheme from April 2021. Since the charge was first introduced in 2015, the Government has successfully prevented billions of plastic bags being sold and ending up in the […]