Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
This is the Prime Minister’s statement in full, and although may be long, is a fitting tribute to Prince Philip and worth spending a few minutes to read:- “Mr Speaker, I beg to move: That an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty expressing the deepest sympathies of this House […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that the Lewes Constituency will receive £1,294,505 to support iconic cultural and heritage organisations and independent cinemas as they reopen and recover from coronavirus. This is part of the £400 million in grants and loans being delivered to over 2,700 organisations across England, […]
Improvements can be made to local high streets across Lewes and Wealden Districts to help them safely and successfully open after lockdown thanks to Government funding. A total of £56 million will be invested through the new Welcome Back Fund to help councils across England boost tourism, improve green spaces […]
Alongside the BML2 project team and with the support of many local MPs, including our local MP Maria Caulfield, have submitted the final bid to the Restoring Your Railways fund. This programme funds 75% of costs of successful bids to help fund the reinstatement of rail lines closed during and […]
Our Local MP Maria Caulfield is as concerned as most of us about litter on the roads. Here is a statement from the MP:- “I have had many complaints about the amount of litter on our roads in recent weeks so I recently met with Highways England to discuss both the […]
New guidance published today by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) will see the Union flag flown on UK Government buildings every day. Currently, Union flags are only required to be flown on all UK Government buildings on designated days. The guidance will ask for the flag to be […]
Maria Caulfield MP has urged schools, colleges and local universities in and around the Lewes constituency to apply for the Conservative Government’s new £110 million Turing Scheme, which will provide young people with the opportunity to study and work around the world. The landmark scheme, which replaces the UK’s participation […]
Local MP Maria Caulfield has closed the House of Commons debate on International Women’s Day on behalf of the government for the second year running. International Women’s Day is held each year on the 8th March and a debate to recognise was held on Thursday 11th March. Maria Caulfield MP, […]
Maria Caulfield, the MP for Lewes , and the BML2 project team submitted their bid to the Restoring Your Railways fund. This programme funds 75% of costs of successful bids to help fund the reinstatement of rail lines closed during and after the Beeching cuts. Lewes MP Maria Caulfield is […]
The Newhaven MP Maria Caulfield has secured a new Covid testing site at Pease Pottage for hauliers wishing to use Newhaven Port to get to the continent. Freight driver must receive a negative Covid test before continuing their journey to mainland Europe meaning that many were going to ports in […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that the Conservative Government is making available over £130 million to tackle serious violent crime – including murder and knife crime – in the coming year. Sussex Police will receive £514,500 of part of this extra funding, as one of the 18 areas […]
Maria Caulfield, Local MP for Seaford and Lewes reminds us all to take advantage of the Covid vaccination. Here is her newsletter:- “The vaccination programme is now calling forward anyone who is 56 and over to come forward for their covid vaccine.You can book this directly via the online websitehttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/coronavirus-vaccination/book-coronavirus-vaccination/ […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the Chancellor’s budget, which will help all residents of the Lewes constituency through the rest of the pandemic and beyond. The budget includes extending support measures implemented during the Coronavirus pandemic to continue helping people and companies as we ease out of restrictions, as well […]
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget announcement of £150,000 from the government’s Levelling Up Fund for Lewes District. Maria Caulfield MP is hoping that Lewes District Council will be able to use this funding to continue the regeneration of Newhaven, that is already seeing millions of pounds […]
This is the statement from our Local MP, Maria Caulfield regarding Railway Quay in Newhaven:- The regeneration of Newhaven on Railway Quay, with government funding secured by Maria Caulfield MP, has begun. Railway Quay is the area between the former UTC building and Railway Club which will soon see the […]
Here is some good news for regular users of the Exceat Bridge. Following calls from Maria Caulfield MP and Seaford Conservatives, the Conservative County Council are set to put temporary traffic lights at Exceat Bridge until the new bridge is built. Maria Caulfield MP and Seaford Conservatives have been called […]
Following misleading reports to residents that the Government was about to increase the numbers of new homes that had to be built across the Lewes District Maria Caulfield MP, urgently met with the Ministry for Housing, Communities & Local Government to discuss. What she discovered is that the Government has […]
Maria Caulfield has been busy this week. She would like to share with us the news. The Prime Minister on Monday 22nd February, set out the timescale for the lifting of restrictions. Thanks to the hugely successful roll out of the vaccine programme, we are one of the first countries […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the latest figures showing the number of applications to undergraduate nursing courses this year is a third higher than last year. UCAS has received 48,830 applications to nursing courses in England, up from 35,960 at the same point last year, representing a 34% increase. Last […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that pupils across East Sussex have benefited from 3,729 laptops and tablets to date, as the Conservative Government hits an important milestone in its rollout of devices to support disadvantaged young people. More than 1 million laptops and tablets have now been delivered […]
Domestic abuse victims and their children living in East Sussex will be able to receive more support thanks to extra Government funding. The extra money will help victims and their children access life-saving support in safe accommodation, including advocacy, counselling, and therapy in safe locations such as refuges or specialist […]
A special unit designed to help tackle serious violence and prevent young people in Sussex being drawn into it will receive £880,000. The funding will be invested in Violence Reduction Units, which bring together organisations across local communities to tackle violent crime and address its underlying causes, as well as […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed an extra £1,292,825 in funding for adult social care in East Sussex. The funding, part of a £120 million of funding nationwide, will protect and support the social care sector, including care homes and domiciliary care providers, by increasing workforce capacity and increasing Covid testing. […]
Further to the report detailing what happens when going for vaccination, here is the latest from our local MP, Maria Caulfield:-Another week has past and we are making more progress locally.Covid cases are now 256 per 100,000 across the constituency which is a reduction of 33% on last week.However hospital […]
On the third of February, the Government upheld the changes to duty free allowances. Now that the transition period has ended, the government can make changes to how VAT and excise duty are levied on goods for personal use that are brought into and taken out of Great Britain in […]
Maria Caulfield MP is backing a new project in Barcombe that aims to help rural communities become carbon-neutral. Over 600 households are involved in the ‘CommuniHeat’ project, run by network operator UK Power Networks. Throughout the two-year project, engineers will work with community groups and local partners to research, gather […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that Sussex Police has been bolstered by an additional 129 officers since the Government launched the major police recruitment drive over a year ago. Since the launch of the Government’s recruitment campaign one year ago, a total of 6,620 extra officers have joined […]
At last we are seeing cases of COVID falling across East Sussex with a 30% reduction this week which is thanks to everyone doing their bit to stay safe.We are also making amazing progress with the vaccine rollout locally and I want to thank everyone who has been involved in […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed news that Southern Rail are to make improvements to four railway stations in her Lewes constituency. The improvements are part of the Passenger Benefit Fund. The fund is supporting a range of work across the network including waiting shelters, refurbished toilets, more seats, information screens, […]
Brighton and Hove MPs Peter Kyle, Caroline Lucas and Lloyd Russell-Moyle joined Early Years professionals, this week, at a virtual meeting to discuss mounting concerns over safety and financial security across the sector. There were representatives from leaders and staff in NEU, UNISON, GMB and NAHT, across maintained nursery schools, […]
Our local MP Maria Caulfield would like to update us with the following information:- “Lots of you have fed back to me about the great experience you have had when getting your vaccine. Others are concerned they still have not heard so I wanted to further update you on the […]
Victims of domestic abuse are now able to access support from local pharmacies across the Lewes constituency, as part of the Ask for ANI scheme backed by Maria Caulfield MP and the Government. The scheme will allow those at risk or suffering from abuse in the local area to discreetly […]
Maria Caulfield MP for Lewes has joined forces with the UK’s largest dog welfare charity to call on the Government to stop the illegal importation of puppies into the UK. Dogs Trust is urging MPs to help stop #PuppySmuggling by joining their new parliamentary Puppy Smuggling Taskforce. Every year thousands […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the measures the Government has put in place to ensure every student across the Lewes Constituency receives a high-quality remoted education while schools are closed. Throughout the pandemic, education has been a national priority, and thanks to the efforts of teachers and school staff across […]
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed new support for businesses announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. The government have already set out the economic package of support for businesses over the Winter, including monthly grants for closed businesses worth up to £3,000 per month, extending the furlough scheme to April […]
Sussex Police is set to receive an additional £18.1 million in its funding, thanks to the Conservative Government’s increase to police budgets. Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced policing will receive up to £15.8 billion in 2021-22 – an increase of £636 million on last year. This includes over £400 […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the Government’s announcement that local authorities in the Lewes constituency will see their budgets boosted by £22.58 million, as part of the Conservatives’ commitment to level up local services across the country and give them the resources they need to support their communities as we […]
With 10 days to go to the end of the transition period and supply chains from Europe to the UK now suspended for the next two days, James MacCleary, Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Spokesperson, calls for a recall of Parliament. “Boris Johnson’s announcement of the new Coronavirus strain and putting London […]
Liberal Democrats parliamentary spokesperson, James MacCleary (pictured), has condemned the Chancellor for failing to introduce a comprehensive plan to save jobs after it was revealed that over 2,500 people in Lewes District are currently on Universal Credit. Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson Christine Jardine criticised Rishi Sunak’s “constant chop-and-change approach”, urging him to put in […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed National Lottery funding of almost half a million pounds to 16 projects across her Lewes constituency. Since 1st January, The National Lottery Community Fund has awarded over £650m raised by players of the National Lottery, supporting over 13,000 projects all over the country including £446,768 of […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the final figures from this year’s admission cycle showing there were 29,740 acceptances to nursing and midwifery courses in England, 6,110 more than last year and an increase of over a quarter (26%). This year, 23% (6,770) of acceptances were from students aged 35 years […]
Newhaven Port has been successful in its bid to the Port Infrastructure Fund and is to receive £6,215,839 in government funding. New infrastructure at ports will be needed whether or not the UK secures a negotiated agreement with the EU as we are leaving the Customs Union and Single Market […]
The number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 14,813 compared to last year, and the number of doctors rose by 6,257 to a record 121,726, figures up until the end of August show. Quarterly vacancy statistics also show the number of overall NHS vacancies has decreased since last […]
The government’s Spending Review announced by the Chancellor is a ‘missed opportunity’ says James MacCleary, Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson for Lewes.The Spending Review announced no extra support for the 3 million people taxpayers who have received no support from the government during Covid-19 or for carers, children living in poverty or […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the Spending Review which provides billions of pounds in the fight against coronavirus, delivers on the Conservative’s promises it has made to the British people and invests in the UK’s recovery. The Government set out an ambitious plan that focuses on levelling up across the […]
Maria Caulfield MP is helping to raise awareness of fake electrical goods for sale online as more shoppers turn online for their Christmas shopping. Concerns around Covid-19 have led to many of us to shop online this Christmas instead of visiting the High Street. Consumer safety charity Electrical Safety First […]
Maria Caulfield MP, who returned to the NHS during the Covid19 pandemic, is backing a law in Parliament to create a new system of volunteer reservists for the NHS, modelled on Armed Forces reservists and police special constables. The NHS Reserve Staff Bill was presented in Parliament on Tuesday 24 […]
Lewes District Council has supported a motion calling on Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes, to oppose the government’s proposed planning reforms. Councillor Robert Banks, ward councillor for Plumpton, East Chiltington, Streat and St John Without, brought the motion at Full Council on 23rd November. Councillor Banks said: “The cross-party opposition […]