The old Police Station site and Fire Station land in Newhaven could see new sustainable homes being developed under plans being worked up by Lewes District Council. While detailed scheme designs are yet to be produced, the council has ambitions to create a mix of over 30 council houses across […]
Major funding boost for active travel scheme
SCHEMES to encourage cycling, walking and public transport use will benefit from a major funding boost. East Sussex County Council’s Active Access for Growth (AAfG) programme has been awarded an additional £400,000 of Government money, which will allow it to continue until March 2021. The programme allows the county council […]
Newhaven Community Spirit Stories
Save the Dates! Fish Festival Saturday20th June West Quay, Huggetts Green. Newhaven Denton Challenge Saturday 6th June Avis Way Rec Ground. A COMMUNITY SPIRIT STORY:- “Whilst doing my weekly shop at Sainsbury’s a lady, who seemed to be struggling under the weight of her groceries, dropped her bags of shopping […]
Operation Blitz – Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour in your district
The weekend of January 31st/ February 1st saw the team head out across a wet and windy district, with both foot and van patrols of areas in Ringmer, Barcombe, Chailey, Newick and Plumpton before heading to the coast. A call to the Blitz phone was received in the evening to […]
Final beams to be delivered for new road bridge
THE FINAL beams for the construction of a bridge to complete the Newhaven Port Access Road will be delivered in February. Three 28 metre-long beams are due to be delivered to East Quay between Wednesday, February 5 and Friday, February 7, before work to construct the bridge deck over the […]
Seaford Gets Plastic Free Status!
Seaford Town Council was pleased to hear the news that Seaford has achieved a plastic free status, thanks to local resident Claire Sumners and Plastic Free Seaford for their hard work. Seaford Town council has been pleased to play its part for example plastic Free status at The View at […]
Al Lubel headline act plus support
Friday 24th January 2020 the View, Seaford Head Golf Club A hand-picked super line-up to kick-start the 2020 Comedy Seaford gigs. Al Lubel will be travelling down from London to perform for you in Seaford, top-class comedy, right on your doorstep. Al will be joined by Elie Kraft, plus […]
Get any new toys for Christmas?
Be mindful burglars know that many households often have new and often expensive, items in their homes over Christmas. Post Christmas crime prevention advice: Avoid becoming an easy target for post-holiday burglars/robbers by not leaving boxes for new electronics and other items outside your wheelie bin. Break down any boxes […]
Are your tickets the real deal?
With EURO2020 tickets available via public ballot until 18 December 2019, there is a warning for football fans to be wary of people selling fake or non-existent tickets via online marketplaces. Buy from the official UEFAEURO website to avoid losing out here. Buying concert tickets for Christmas? If you’re […]
New site for free counter terrorism awareness training
An award-winning counter terrorism training course is being made available to the public across the country for the first time and Sussex Police want you to sign up and help protect the UK. Devised by Counter-Terrorist officers and security experts, the ACT Awareness eLearning package was previously only available to […]
Two-week overnight road closure on A259
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays as a major coastal route between Seaford and Eastbourne closes overnight for two weeks. The A259 will be closed to through traffic from 8pm to 5am every weekday night from Sutton Avenue, Seaford, to Gilberts Drive, East Dean, for two weeks from Monday, […]
Seaford Christmas Magic Saturday 7th December 2019
Seaford Town Council and the Christmas Magic Committee elves are busy at work bringing together plans for another magical Christmas experience here in Seaford for Saturday 7th December 2019, make sure to put the date in your diary! Seaford Christmas Magic will be bringing the sounds and smells of Christmas […]
Third Day of NEU Strike Action for Staff at BHASVIC & Varndean College
National Education Union members working in Brighton & Hove’s two sixth form colleges will be taking a day of strike action on Wednesday 20 November to demand more funding for their students and their colleges. There is currently an overall shortfall of £700 million in funding for Post 16 Education. […]
Anti Slavery Day
Today, Friday 18 October, is Anti-Slavery day and Sussex Police is showing support and continuing commitment for stopping all forms of slavery, human trafficking and exploitation. It reminds us to take a closer look in our communities for this hidden crime. Building on our previous external campaign in January which […]
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE ATTACK – Friday 12th October
This is the latest statement from Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson, Greater Manchester Police, regarding the incident. At 11.15 am this morning a man entered the Arndale Shopping Centre in Manchester City Centre. He was armed with a large knife and as he entered Exchange Court, he began lunging and […]
Lewes County Hall Debate on the new health hub at Seaford
On Wednesday 25th September a debate took place in County Hall about the future plans to build a new health hub at the Downs Leisure centre in Seaford. Councillors heard from representatives from both sides. There were views expressed both for and against which at times were rather heated with […]
Martello Proms 2019
Martello Proms featuring the Seaford Silver Band, Seaford Musical Theatre and Seaford Sunshine Strummers will take place on Saturday 5th October at Seaford Head School, Arundel Road, Seaford at 2.30 pm. Admission is by ticket only ; £ 10.00 in advance or £ 12.00 on the door. Tickets available online […]
Nasty smell in the air in Newhaven
It seems that the residents of Newhaven are now having to contend with a nasty smell in the air. A spokesman for the town indicated that the smell was caused by muck spreading in surrounding fields a normal part of farming life. As if Newhaven needs anything else to have […]
Big Swing Band Fundraising Evening Saturday 12th October 2019
Put your glad rags on and join in at Newhaven Fort for a fantastic night of entertainment with Jonny Spice’s 18 piece Swing Band – see poster below! All profits made will go to projects in the Havens. For more information http://sussexcommunity.org.uk/denton-island-community-centre/community-events/
Cause of Newhaven scrapyard fire remains a mystery
The fire at H. Ripley scrapyard on East Quay Newhaven last Monday 15th September has unknown causes. Fire chiefs confirmed that they may never know for certain what caused the fire. It may have been a lithium battery but not confirmed. Fire crews from Newhaven,Lewes, Roedean and Preston Circus attended […]
New Team Member For Charity Support Group
The Havens Community Hub CIC was created almost a year ago and their achievements have already had a big impact for some of the not-for-profit organisations on the coastal stretch from Saltdean to Seaford. It has helped charities to recruit volunteers, find local funding, work in partnership projects and even […]
CABINET COUNCILLORS AGREE FUNDING FOR NEWHAVEN FORT
Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have given the many fans of Newhaven Fort some welcome good news after agreeing to fund the replacement of the fort bridge. Built in 1871, Newhaven Fort occupies a stunning vantage point overlooking Seaford Bay and is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Heritage […]
Newhaven Youth Centre build begins!
After over ten years of planning, consulting, designing and fundraising, Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) is proud to announce the start of building works for the Newhaven Youth Centre. Local young people gathered on 3rd September 2019 for the ‘Breaking the Ground’ ceremony at the site on Denton Island, Newhaven. […]
NEW COUNCIL HOMES IN NEWHAVEN
The first tranche of new homes has been completed in Lewes district through Aspiration Homes, the council’s development company. Aspiration Homes has brought forward five three-bedroom affordable houses out of the new Trinity Homes development of 27 homes on the former Grays School site in Western Road, Newhaven. Out of […]
Update on Last Weekend Operations.
Concerns over crime and anti-social behaviour in Newhaven have prompted the launch of a multi-agency team to tackle the issues involved. Organised by Lewes district Police Inspector Ed Ripley, and supported by other professionals, the problem-solving pilot scheme went live during the first weekend of August. The team, made up […]
Community Speedwatch Lewes District
Following concerns from residents in across the district, in particular areas of the Nevill estate in Lewes, and areas of Newhaven, local residents have successfully set up a new Speedwatch Community group within these locations. Officers went along to meet the volunteers and assist them in conducting speed checks across […]
On this day August 14th
1967 (52 Years ago) UK Marine Broadcasting Offences Act declares participation in offshore pirate radio illegal. Of the four remaining stations Radio Scotland from the former lightship L.V. Comet and Wonderful Radio London which came from the MV Galaxy, closed down that day. Radio Caroline North from the Fredericia and […]
Reminder – FREE bike and scooter marking event for youngsters / bike riders
Lewes Prevention Officers and staff from Sussex Safer Roads Partnership will be at the Shakespeare Hall in Newhaven, in the recreation ground at the bottom of Fort Road next Thursday the 22nd August from 12 pm untill 4 pm, offering a FREE bike registration and marking event for pedal cycle and […]
Firle Vintage Fair
The Vintage Fair celebrating all that is good from the past takes place at Firle Park Near Lewes on August 9 / 10 / 11 August. A Free Vintage bus will run from Lewes Station every half hour to transport you in style if no transport available from 9.45 to […]
Newhaven Port issues urgent warning about youngsters’ dangerous behaviour
Newhaven Port Authority is urging parents to make children aware of the dangers of playing in and around the port. The warning comes following reports of young people jumping off the pier and swimming across the river. View Post In another incident earlier this month a group of young people […]
Entrepreneur wins £2,500 for her business-start up
An entrepreneur has scooped £2,500 towards setting up her new business consultancy by winning the Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP) annual award. Nicki Whitehead was also presented with a winner’s trophy at a LEAP celebration dinner at The View, Seaford Head, after wowing judges in a Dragon’s Den-style competition. […]
HUNDREDS ATTEND SKATE PARK AND PUMP TRACK OPENING
Hundreds of young people joined the Councillor Lesley Boniface, Deputy Town Mayor of Newhaven and Councillor James MacCleary, Deputy Leader of Lewes District Council, to open the new skate park and pump track on Saturday (July 20). The event in Newhaven included pro-rider demonstrations, training sessions, competitions and music. Councillor […]
‘Adopt a Station’
PartnershipAndy Gardner, Station Manager, Lewes and Seaford Railway Stations for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has signedtheSeafordStation Partnership Agreement with Rodney Reed, President of the Martello Rotary Seaford. Also attending wereCllr Nazish Adil, Mayor of Seaford and Catherine Simmons, Education, Westcoast Way and Seaford to Brighton Line Officer,Sussex Community Rail Partnership […]
Passing of former Town Councillor Terry Goodman
Seaford Town Council is saddened to report that former Town Councillor Terry Goodman has recently passed away after a short illness. Councillor Goodman was first elected to the Town Council in 2011 and was still serving up until May 2019 when he decided to step down due to ill health. […]
DANGEROUS DRIVERS REPORTED
Council teams collecting waste and recycling in Saltdean, Peacehaven and Newhaven, had a lucky escape recently after car drivers performed illegal and highly dangerous manoeuvres to get round the refuse trucks. Three different drivers at various points in the collection round mounted the verge, narrowly missing the council staff as […]
Hillcrest Cinema, Newhaven
Community Cinema showing a variety of Independent, Foreign and other less mainstream films in Newhaven. The shows are on the third Saturday of the month, from October to July. Cafe opens 6.00pm for delicious home made meals and refreshments. Films start at 7.30pm Venue: Hillcrest Centre Bay View Road Newhaven BN9 […]
KEEP THE DATE
Details of the Newhaven Lifeboat Fete are all on this poster so no excuses not to go and support this most worthy cause.
Access road contractor wins industry praise
WORK on a new road which will act as a catalyst for regeneration in Newhaven has been given the thumbs up from industry standards experts. The progress of Newhaven Port Access Road was rated exceptional or excellent in all areas following an inspection by the Considerate Constructors Scheme, an independent […]
Behaviour Change for Health Training Course
There are spaces available on the below Behaviour Change for Health (MECC) training course. Date Time Venue Address Friday 5th July 9.30am – 4pm ETH Eastbourne Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG If you haven’t already taken part in Behaviour Change for Health/MECC then don’t miss the opportunity to […]