Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
Local businesses and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend a virtual briefing about a potential new project on Railway Quay in Newhaven. A new project that is planned for the site would involve shipping containers being used to create the Railway Quay Hub. It is hoped that these would be used […]
HRH The Princess Royal visited the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) lookout at Newhaven on 15th September. NCI currently has 57 lookouts around the coast of England and Wales and the one in Newhaven, on Castle Hill, was founded in 2004. Nationally, NCI was founded in 1994. The Princess is national […]
Eastbourne Borough Council has set out a wide-ranging plan of recovery and reset to address the financial and organisational challenges created by the Covid-19 pandemic. Coronavirus has had a devastating impact on the income the council would normally expect to receive, particularly tourism related revenue from theatres and conferences which […]
The Chair of Lewes District Council was wowed by the artwork and creative crafts on display at this year’s Artwave and is looking forward to the final few days of the festival still to come.Accompanied by his wife and two young children, Councillor Adrian Ross met artists and makers in […]
Volunteers and staff at the Havens Community Hub in Denton, Newhaven, are collecting toiletries this month to donate to local Foodbanks.‘Soapy September’ hopes to gather dozens of bottles of shampoo, shower gel, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other toiletries to be distributed to families who need extra assistance during the current unprecedented […]
It seems despite an assurance from our local MP, our local Council Leader, James MacCleary is not convinced James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council has written today to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, asking him to rule out any plans for […]
Following government legislation to prepare for every eventuality in the Brexit negotiations Maria Caulfield has confirmed there are currently no plans for a lorry park in Newhaven or East Sussex. Statutory Instrument 928 was introduced to enable the Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government to approve the […]
Seven new litter and dog waste bins have been installed in the Sovereign Harbour area following requests from residents. Ward councillors Caroline Ansell, Paul Metcalfe and Penny di Cara agreed funding for the multi-purpose bins, which cost £2,000 in total, through the borough council’s devolved budget. They are situated at: […]
Collections of refuse and food waste will be a day later than usual next week due to the August bank holiday so do check your date. Please put your refuse out ready for collection from 6am on the day shown below. Normal collection day Revised collection day Bank Holiday Monday […]
Eastbourne’s COVID-Ready quality scheme covers accommodation, restaurants, outdoor attractions and more, and is designed to provide all the latest guidance and support for your business following the coronavirus outbreak, while also reassuring customers that their visit will meet the highest safety standards. The self-certified scheme has been created in partnership with the Eastbourne Hospitality Association, Visit […]
From today (Monday, August 24), Seaford Police Station and Lewes Police Station will revert to public opening hours of 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. The Sussex Police front office in Newhaven remains closed at this time. Seaford and Lewes police stations will no longer deal with enquiries relating to […]
Maria Caulfield MP has visited Bedlam Brewery near Plumpton Green to discuss the impact of Covid19 on operations and plans for the future. Bedlam Brewery was founded in 2011 and moved to its current solar powered facility near Plumpton Green in 2016. Although Covid19 caused problems, as it has done […]
The Leader of Lewes District Council has welcomed £1.3million in government funding for the former UTC building in Newhaven along with investment into other four projects in Lewes district. The money announced today (Tuesday) from the government’s Getting Building Fund, designed to support economic recovery and create jobs, is a […]
Seaford and Newhaven MP has visited Seahaven Storehouse to thank them for their work, particularly during the Covid19 pandemic. The Seahaven Storehouse is a local food bank which supports families and individuals across the Seaford and Newhaven community by providing them with basic food items. They have seen their work […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed over £4 million in government funding for five projects across her Lewes constituency including £1.2 million for a new Maritime & Sustainable Technology Hub in the UTC building in Newhaven. The Lewes constituency was the only constituency in the country to have five projects receive […]
Here is the latest about the Newhaven Lifeboat day from the Organisers:- “We have some great news… We have the green light and can most definitely go ahead with our planned Summer fete on Sat 19th September! (The only thing that will stop us now is another lockdown!) It will be […]
Maria Caulfield MP has put the case forward for jobs on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry route and learnt that none of the planned 650 job cuts will be happening locally. Following discussions with the Newhaven Port Authority regarding Danish based company DFDS Maria Caulfield MP confirmed that whilst 650 […]
Lewes District Council has today (July 9) agreed to implement a new planning guidance that will boost training and job opportunities for Newhaven residents. The TGN (Newhaven Local Employment and Training Technical Guidance Note) will require developers on larger commercial and residential projects to have a local labour agreement in place with […]
If you were looking forward to seeing Michael Buble this year at the Hove Central Ground on 7th August, do note that like most major events this has been re-scheduled. The event will now take place on Monday 19th July 2021 Your ticket will automatically carry over to the rescheduled […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed news of a u-turn from the local Fire Authority following her representations on planned service cuts. East Sussex Fire authority, made up of local Councillors from across the county, had proposed wide ranging changes to the fire services including controversially cutting 50% of fire engines […]
The Newhaven Town Deal, that will see the town access the £3.6 billion Towns Fund, is now able to be drawn up as the government has published guidance to help in the process. The government has published further Towns Fund guidance which sets out the key information local leaders need […]
Some disturbing news from the local Police – please help with any information regarding the described incident:- Criminal damage and attempt arson in Newhaven, STREET SURGERY TOMORROW FOR RESIDENTS Following the below incident, agencies from Saxon House we will be holding a Street Surgery in First Avenue tomorrow Friday 12th June […]
Lewes District Council today (Friday) submitted its final bid to government for £7.9million funding to help transform Newhaven town centre and create up to 200 jobs by 2024. Newhaven was last year shortlisted for a share of the government’s Future High Streets Fund to renew the country’s high streets, and […]
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 […]
At last with the fantastic weather we are having, there are some slight reductions in the lockdown and we are all a little bit more free to get out and about. This does not mean that the virus has gone away so please remember the basics about hygiene and social […]
Former ‘I’m A Celebrity’ Jungle King and well known actor, Christopher Biggins has pledged his support in a video to the Havens Community Hub campaign on the Crowdfunder platform – www.crowdfunder.co.uk/silverliningsBacked by East Sussex County Council ‘Projects That Matter’, donations are currently being doubled at no extra cost to the donor.During […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re feeling isolated, anxious or unwell at home and don’t have anyone that can help you – your local community hub may be able to assist. No one in East Sussex should be left on their own. Community hubs For all help and support on managing through coronavirus visit our dedicated […]
Here are some more useful tips from the Heart Foundation about exercising when home:- “Physical activity for children and young people aged 5-18 while staying at home Regular physical activity in children and young people is associated with improved learning, better mental health, healthier weight status and better cardiovascular fitness. […]
1) From Lewes District Council –The new ‘one-stop’ website of local businesses is open at the following web address:http://eatlocal.info/You can filter results by supplier type and by local area. 2) Government loans for small businesses –The government will cover the interest and the administration costs of their Bounce back loans:www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-coronavirus-bounce-back-loan […]
Food banks need your donations – both food and cash:We had an email from a very kind listener who was moved to ask their fruit and vegetable deliverer to send a second box (which they paid for) to the local food bank.Kindness, as we know, multiples. The fruit and veg. […]
Please do as much as you can online rather than by phone.Links to websites are in full so they can be copied and pasted into your internet browser’s top line. 1) From Lewes District Council –Southdown provides free mental health phone & video support sessions to those 16+. Find out […]
The railway is never switched off. Electricity powers the overhead cables and third rail 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Passenger services are not the only users of the rail network – freight trains run all through the day and night. Never anticipate that you know when the […]
Update 23 April, 7.07am: The school is open to key worker and vulnerable pupils. The school is taking these pupils from across the federation. Closed to all other pupils until further notice. For any queries regarding this notification, please contact CS Customer Relations: Email – cs.customerrelations@eastsussex.gov.uk Telephone – 0345 60 80 […]
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 […]
Seahaven Store house, nearly quadrupled the number of families it’s supporting since the covid19 lock down. The Storehouse began 8 years ago in 2012 and is now seeing unprecedented demand for their services. This is the same for all food banks, if you can help by leaving just one or […]
Businesses from Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to take part in Edeal’s new LEAP Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme for business support and their chance to win £1,000. Based on the successful LEAP Entrepreneurial Programme that has been running since 2013, this free, comprehensive programme provides: […]
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 […]
This weekend’s phone number/s is:07989188960 Please use the above number/s to contact the team direct to report anti-social behaviour between the hours of 4pm and 10pm on Friday and Saturday. Update on last weekend’s Operation Blitz activity So far this week police have already given a total of 20 hours dedicated to targeting and […]