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 […]
Councillors back restoration of ”lost” Sussex woods
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 […]
Sheep killed in ‘horrific dog attack’ at Lewes beauty spot
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 […]
Live Q&A: Waste and Recycling – Wednesday 23 December at 10am
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 […]
Green light for Seven Sisters site transfer
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 […]
Councillors prove trees aren’t just for Christmas
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 […]
East Sussex Highways emergency team – not just for Christmas
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 […]
Look out for your Christmas bin tag!
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 […]
SECRET CAMPSITE PITCHES FOR COUNCIL’S CARBON TARGET
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 […]
Seaford Conservatives call for Bishopstone Junction solution as soon as possible following another crash
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 […]
Council extends orders to prevent anti-social behaviour
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 […]
COUNCILLORS CALL FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION ON PLANNING LOOPHOLE
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 […]
Council extends orders to prevent anti-social behaviour
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. […]
Escape to the Country
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 […]
Cost Efficient Electrification: The railway industry continues to meet the cost challenge of electrification through research
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 […]
The Hidden Gem of Newhaven – Riverside Park
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, […]
Lewes District Council: ‘deep misgivings’ about planning reforms
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 […]
British beavers face fragile future without public support and government leadership, says new film exploring reintroductions
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 […]
Council approves plan for a carbon neutral Eastbourne
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 […]
River Ouse is not a dumping ground’ people are told
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 […]
REBUILDING THE UK AFTER THE PANDEMIC
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 […]
Work to tackle ash dieback to restart
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 […]
Going with the flow scoops countryside award
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, […]
INTERNATIONAL E-WASTE DAY
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 […]
Retailer strengthens its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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 […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes plastic straw ban
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. […]
Council call for sites to be considered for future local plan
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 […]
South Downs National Park Authority endorses Eastbourne’s Whole Estate Plan
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 […]
Consultation on Eastbourne waste collections
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 buzzing with bees in Lewes
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 […]
Bin collection consultation to launch as recycling rate ”at standstill”
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 […]
Council extends conservation area in central Eastbourne
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 joins global effort to leave cars at home for day
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 […]
Council Chair champions ‘national treasure on our doorstep’
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 […]
Maria Caulfield MP backs increase in plastic bag charge
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 […]