Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed £105 million of additional government funding to keep rough sleepers off the streets for good. In March, government asked local authorities to bring ‘Everyone In’ and the response was outstanding. As a result, there are nearly 15,000 people accommodated in emergency accommodation, including those who […]
Making sweet music, with a little help from the council
Councillors have chimed in to support street musicians with their weekly music night. Upperton ward councillors have donated £200 to buy percussion instruments for the Hurst Road community group, who meet up once a week to entertain neighbours. Councillor Robin Maxted said there was a strong community feel in Hurst […]
Council gives Eastbourne good causes a £60,000 boost
Eastbourne Borough Council has awarded £60,000 to local good causes through its Small Grants Scheme this financial year. Among the charities and groups supported with grants of up to £5,000 are Culture Shift, People Matter, Holding Space, Age UK and Bourne Out. Councillor Alan Shuttleworth, Cabinet member for Direct Assistance […]
Maria Caulfield MP urges places of worship in Lewes constituency to apply for protective security fund
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has written to places of worship in the local community, setting out details of the Government’s £3.2 million Places of Worship Protective Security Fund. The fund, which was established in 2016, is now open for the latest round of applications. It helps place of worship such […]
Phase one of walking and cycling fund announced for Lewes District
Further to the published story on June 12th here is an update for the future plans for walkers and cyclists. A plan for the rapid implementation of infrastructure improvements for walkers and cyclists has been given a guarded welcome by Lewes District Council. The government emergency active travel fund was […]
New fund launched to support reduction in suicide and self-harm
PROJECTS aimed at reducing suicide and self-harm across Sussex could benefit from cash boosts of up to £15,000. The Sussex Health and Care Partnership, which includes local councils and health services, has launched a Suicide Prevention Innovation Fund and is inviting groups and organisations to apply for a share of […]
Sussex Crisis Fund
The Sussex Crisis Fund has been set up to support community and voluntary sector organisations in Sussex who are leading efforts to support people most affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Emergency grants of up to £5,000 are available on a weekly basis. One successful applicant, Laurie McMillan of The Bevy […]
Covid-19 business grants
Here is the latest from Lewes regarding help that can be given in these difficult times:- The portal for the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund is live and accepting applications from eligible businesses who will receive £10,000 or £25,000 depending on various criteria. […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes extra £1.6bn of Government support for councils
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed an extra £1.6 billion of Government funding for local councils including Lewes District Council, Wealden District Council, and East Sussex County Council. This extra £1.6 billion takes the total given to councils to help their communities through this crisis to over £3.2 billion, an […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes support for fishing businesses in Newhaven
Newhaven MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed news that the Government is to support fishing businesses with a new £10 million support package. More than 1,000 fishing and aquaculture businesses in England will receive direct cash grants through a fisheries support scheme announced by the Government. The latest step to protect […]
Cash support for food redistribution organisations
Food redistribution organisations across England will benefit from £3.25 million of government funding to help them cut food waste and redistribute surplus stock to those who need it during the coronavirus outbreak. All food redistribution businesses and charities will be encouraged to bid for grants over the coming month, including […]