With the Seahaven FM Coastline bathed in sunshine for so many days we were all spoiled. While we basked on our beaches in 26 degree heat many parts of the Mediterranean reached only 23 or 24. So just as well we are unable to travel- just stay home. The packed […]
A rare bumblebee has returned to Lewes after an absence of more than 50 years thanks to grounds maintenance changes at the town’s cemetery. The brown-banded carder bee (Bombus humilis) has declined sharply in the UK in recent years due to loss of habitat and is now only usually found […]
The progress of work on a new road which will drive regeneration in Newhaven has survived two major storms and a global pandemic to stay on schedule. Newhaven Port Access Road is on track to meet its autumn completion date despite work being stalled by storms Ciara and Dennis in […]
Public gardens across Lewes district will not be showcasing their usual summer floral displays this summer because of plant supply issues due to the Covid-19 crisis – however a pollinator-friendly alternative is being sown instead. Lewes District Council uses around 45,000 bedding plants every summer to create beautiful flower displays at its gardens which include Southover Grange Gardens in Lewes, Fort Road Recreation […]
VIEWS are being sought on proposed changes to the East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Local Plan. The changes follow a review aimed at making sure planning policies for waste and minerals in the county remain up-to-date and in line with national policy. Waste and […]
THOUSANDS of visitors have had to be turned away from the county’s busy waste sites since they reopened on May 18, leading to calls for residents to consider if their visit is necessary. Following a change in Government guidance, East Sussex County Council reopened its 10 Household Waste Recycling Sites, […]
Dog walkers returning to the county’s countryside are being urged to keep their pets under control after sheep were attacked in two separate incidents. Since lockdown restrictions eased and travel for exercise became permitted, large numbers of people are heading to countryside sites across East Sussex.With animals grazing on land […]
This month it has been confirmed that a beetle that was previously unknown in the UK outside of the Channel Islands, is alive and thriving in Newhaven, East Sussex. The beetle, Rhizotrogus aestivus, or the Striped Summer Chafer, is similar in appearance to other familiar beetles including the Cockchafer and Summer […]
HIGHWAYS crews in East Sussex have been pulling out all the stops to keep the county’s roads in tip-top condition during the coronavirus lockdown. Taking advantage of lower than normal traffic levels, East Sussex Highways workers have worked flat out to fill more than 6,000 potholes since lockdown was declared […]
· Commercial litigation firm Harcus Parker today announces it is launching a legal action against Mercedes-Benz on behalf of owners of affected taxis and vans · Harcus Parker acts for taxi drivers and drivers of other affected Mercedes vehicles who claim their vehicles are fitted with unlawful defeat devices similar in principle […]
Just in case you were wondering how good a job the waste team made of clearing up the dreadful mess at Shelley Close in Lewes, here is the proof of the excellent job carried out. Full story published on Thursday 14th if you missed the state the area was in […]
Lewes District Council is planting 60 new trees across the district as part of its ambition to deliver full climate resilience by 2030. Landscaping contractors Idverde are working in pairs to plant the young trees while keeping to two-metre social distancing guidelines and travelling in separate vehicles. Councillor Matthew Bird, […]
Lewes District Council is introducing free delivery of compostable liners to encourage residents to continue recycling their leftover food during the Covid-19 crisis. While free compostable liners for food waste have long been available to residents, these had to be collected from locations across the district such as council offices or tourist information centres. With these pick-up locations currently closed and vulnerable residents unable to leave their homes to […]
Lewes District Council’s street cleansing crews have gone into overdrive during lockdown taking on extra duties to keep the district looking its best. The Environment First team has extended its rounds into areas the council is not responsible for cleaning, to ensure people can enjoy clean and litter free surroundings when they go out for exercise. Councillor Julie Carr, Cabinet member […]
WALKERS on a route through the East Sussex countryside are able to get back on track – after a footbridge washed away by flooding was replaced. The bridge, east of Hailsham and south of Magham Down, was washed away by flood water along Hurst Haven, the watercourse it crosses, during […]
Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have welcomed the announcement by the Planning Inspectorate to dismiss the appeal of Iford Farm against a council decision to restrict shooting on its land. Previously, council officers had investigated an alleged breach of planning control on Iford Farm concerning the shooting of game. […]
Bookings have re-opened for bulky waste collections in Lewes district after the service was temporarily suspended in mid-March due to the coronavirus crisis. Bulky waste covers items which cannot be recycled or disposed of in household or communal bins such as kitchen appliances and furniture. With household waste, recycling and garden waste collections continuing as usual, bulky waste was the only element of Lewes […]
THE county’s waste sites will begin reopening to the public from 10am on Monday, May 18, following new guidance issued by central Government. East Sussex’s 10 Household Waste Recycling Sites (HWRS) closed in late March amid the Covid-19 outbreak, to ensure the safety of staff and residents.Although the county council […]
Charlotte Owen, Conservation Officer at the Sussex Wildlife Trust is asking people working in their gardens during lockdown to spare a thought for nesting birds. With more people spending time in their gardens she is concerned that the temptation to ‘over tidy’ may have a negative effect on nesting birds. […]
From Turkish baths to swimming pools, train travel has revolutionised our architecture. Wherever you travel in the country the railway is not far away — or at least its influence, from towering viaducts hidden among the nation’s greenery to elaborate passages and tunnels populated by fast-moving trains. There is something magical about […]
A second person has been fined £250 within two weeks after their rubbish was discovered flytipped in Lewes district. Lewes District Council responded following a report of household and building waste dumped on the verge of Gorham’s Lane, Telscombe, on Tuesday, April 7. One of the council’s Neighbourhood First advisors sifted through the rubbish for evidence of the owner and […]
Hardworking council waste crews are being thanked by residents across Lewes district in helping to keep the country going during the pandemic. Household, recycling, clinical and garden waste collections are operating as normal in Lewes district while some neighbouring authorities have suspended their garden waste pick-ups. The only current change is there are no bulky waste collections at this time for items such as kitchen […]
A woman whose rubbish was flytipped at a beauty spot in Lewes district has been fined £250. Lewes District Council took action following a report by a resident that bundles of waste had been found dumped at Chailey Common on Tuesday, March 31. Before clearing away the discarded pile of debris, the council’s Neighbourhood First team searched for evidence of the owner. They found correspondence addressed […]
Officers attended with colleagues from NeighbourHood First to address your concerns of recent fly tipping in Firle. Fly tipping on an industrial scale like this can include hazardous waste, please do not attempt to clear items and report large scale fly tipping to the Police. While the police will take […]
New proposals to tackle pavement parking and make streets safer for parents and disabled people have been welcomed by Maria Caulfield MP following her campaigning on the issue. The government is set to consult on proposals in the summer designed to improve the lives of people with mobility or sight […]
WALKERS will find it easier to enjoy the East Sussex countryside thanks to the winter work of the county council’s rangers. A total of 35 wooden footbridges have been replaced and 31 repaired since November along the county’s 2,000 miles of rights of way – as the region endured one […]
People across Lewes district are being invited to take part in an international project to monitor air quality.Councillor Matthew Bird, Cabinet Member for Sustainability, said: “‘This is a chance for everyone, young and old, to become ‘citizen scientists’ and contribute to an international project measuring local air quality. “Improving air […]
GREEN residents in East Sussex fuelled a record-breaking post-Christmas recycling blitz, new figures reveal. East Sussex County Council data shows a whopping 4,695 tonnes of recycling – the weight of 783 African elephants – was processed from kerbside collections last month, beating the previous best set last year by 111 […]
Plans to phase out the sale of coal and wet wood for domestic burning and encourage the use of cleaner fuels in the home have been welcomed by Maria Caulfield MP. Wood burning stoves and coal fires are the single largest source of the pollutant ‘PM2.5’, emitting twice the contribution […]
A new, fairer housing allocation system proposed by a Conservative councillor moves closer to being implemented across Lewes District after receiving widespread backing at last night’s Full Council meeting (Mon 24 Feb). The Town Local Connection Policy was proposed by Cllr Sharon Davy who feels that the present scheme is […]
LAND and property owners are being urged to cut back trees and hedges overhanging roads and pavements before birds begin nesting. People are being encouraged to act quickly to remove vegetation obstructing the public highway before the nesting season, which runs from March to August, starts. Householders, business owners and […]
Following almost four years of dedicated work by a team of hard-working local residents the referendum yesterday supported all of their efforts. The result of the referendum is as follows: Yes – 5566 (89%) No – 673 (11%) Rejected – 23 Turnout 31.8 % (national average for larger towns is […]
Bournemouth, Coventry, Leicester and Greater Manchester have joined London on the annual list of the 100 cities worldwide being recognized for their transparency and action on climate change. Out of the 850 cities reviewed worldwide, London has – until now – been the only UK city to make the top […]
Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have agreed the next phase of ‘vital and urgent’ work to address the climate emergency in Lewes district. Shortly after the Co-operative Alliance took control of the council in July 2019, the new administration accelerated plans to achieve zero carbon emissions and climate resilience […]
Could you be one of Trees for Seaford’s new core members? We’re launching ’20 for 20′ in a bid to get more residents involved in planting and looking after trees in our town. That’s 20 people who want to be a core member of a community group taking positive action […]
Lewes District Council has announced a discount of almost 70% to the cost of sponsoring a tree in a public place this February and March. The massive price reduction is aimed at driving up the number of people taking up on the district-wide scheme before the planting season ends on […]
After an absence of over 400 years, the beaver is coming back to Sussex. These natural ecosystem engineers, which help so much with natural flood management and water quality, were hunted to extinction in the UK in the 16th Century. But, thanks to The Sussex Beaver Trial, a partnership led by […]
Seaford Town Council is pleased to promote the date of the Seaford Neighbourhood Plan Referendum, on Thursday 6th February. Keith Blackburn, the Chairman of the Steering Group of volunteers and Town Councillors, says “It has been a long journey, taking nearly 4 years, but the hard work and much public […]
Lewes District Council’s Scrutiny Committee will meet next week (February 6) to consider a recommendation not to progress with a new health hub development on the Downs Leisure Centre in Seaford. A special panel was set up by Scrutiny Committee to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed development. […]
Seaford Neighbourhood Plan Referendum on 6th February People of Seaford now have their chance to decide the future of the town, so do use your vote wisely by reading this guide to the proposals and doing what you think is the best way forward. Please note in the small print […]
Community groups in Sussex can apply for a £500 grant to help create climate change resilience in their local community thanks to David Saddington and other speakers at the January 2020 Landscape Innovation Conference, organised by Sussex Wildlife Trust and the University of Sussex. Fran Southgate, Living Landscapes Advisor at […]
Do you still embrace the custom of kissing under the Mistletoe at Christmas time? Mistletoe is one of Britain’s best-known plants but it’s becoming increasingly rare. As well as being steeped in tradition and folklore, Mistletoe provides an important winter food source for birds like the Mistle Thrush. Mistletoe is […]
PEOPLE in East Sussex are being urged to play their part in reducing food waste this Christmas – and save themselves a few quid while they’re at it. Across the county, food accounts for more than a third of waste in black bags, with bins bulging even more during the […]
Seaford Town Council has commissioned Sussex Boreholes to install a borehole at Seaford Head Golf Course with the immediate aim of becoming self-sufficient when watering Seaford Head Golf Course. A 45-meter hole is currently being drilled which should allow the Council to feed into the irrigation system and could also […]
People in Eastbourne are being asked for their views on the next phase of a scheme aimed at improving the town centre. The proposals for phase two of the improvements would see installation of new public realm materials, seating, cycle parking and lighting between Bankers’ Corner and Langney Road. Meanwhile, […]
