The Chancellor has announced a much-needed boost for tourism and hospitality businesses in the Lewes constituency, as part of his Summer Economic Update to kickstart the economy post-coronavirus. Local MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed the measures, which will see VAT for hospitality, accommodation and attraction businesses cut from 20 per […]
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 […]
Ditchling MP Maria Caulfield has paid a visit to The Bull in Ditchling to discuss government support for businesses and reopening post-lockdown. Pubs, bars and restaurants were given the green light to reopen on Saturday 4th July with Covid-secure measures in place to protect staff and customers, and Maria Caulfield […]
Following a meeting with Sussex Police Maria Caulfield MP has thanked them for their hard work and welcomed good news on a number of local issues, as the Home Secretary visits Sussex Police HQ. During the meeting Maria Caulfield MP was updated on policing matters in Sussex including: the Rural […]
Thousands of organisations across a range of sectors, including the performing arts and theatres, heritage, historic palaces, museums, galleries, live music and independent cinema will benefit from access to emergency grants and loans, the Government has announced. The £1.57 billion package represents the biggest ever one-off investment in UK culture […]
• Total government support for local government and communities since the beginning of the pandemic is over £27 billion. • This includes direct support for local authorities, emergency funding to support rough sleepers, business rates relief, grants for small business and support for local transport systems. • Local authorities have […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that Seaford Head School will benefit from funding to improve school facilities. Seaford Head School has been allocated a share of the £434 million investment, which is set to be used for a boiler replacement project and temporary building replacements. This funding will ensure […]
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 […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the re-opening of the tourism sector on 4 July, giving a boost for up to 590 businesses in the Lewes constituency, and called on people to show their support for businesses following a challenging three months. Thanks to the efforts and sacrifice of the British […]
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 […]
Maria Caulfield MP has met with Transport Minister Baroness Vere to discuss returning responsibility for litter picking along the A27 from local councils back to Highways England. Highways England traditionally had this responsibility up until a few years ago but since it was transferred to the district councils in Lewes […]
Maria Caulfield MP is opposing planned cuts that would see a loss of fire engines and fire fighters across the Lewes constituency, that are being supported by local Lib Dems. The MP recently joined forces with neighbouring MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle to write to Fire Authority Members urging them to delay […]
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 […]
The Lewes constituency has received unprecedented economic support to protect jobs and businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak. 9,500 jobs have been protected through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, with Government grants covering 80 per cent of people’s wages, up to £2,500 a month. 4,300 self-employed people in the Lewes constituency […]
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has thanked the thousands of volunteers across her Lewes constituency during Volunteer Week. Volunteers play a huge part in everyday life across the UK, but they have become particularly important during the coronavirus pandemic with over 750,000 people signing up to volunteer with the NHS. Many […]
Maria Caulfield MP is reminding and urging residents in the villages along the C7 to be prepared for overnight road closures in June to allow road resurfacing to take place. East Sussex Highways will be carrying out road surface repairs on the C7 from 1st June to 27th June each […]
Dramatic news came from the Department of Transport this week when they requested a meeting with Maria Caulfield MP and the leaders of plans to restore the Lewes to Uckfield Railway Line following a submission to the Restore Your Railway Fund earlier this year. The £48 billion Restoring Your Railways […]
Newhaven MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed a £2000 funding boost for Newhaven Bowling Club to help them through the Coronavirus pandemic. Maria Caulfield MP has been a Patron of Newhaven Bowling Club for the last two years, having been announced as such at the club’s annual awards ceremony in 2018 […]
Maria Caulfield MP is urging people to stay away from cliff edges in beauty spots along the south coast including Seaford Head and Seven Sisters. Over the Bank Holiday weekend photos emerged showing dozens of people standing on the cliff edges across the south coast with some people being very […]
Criminals in the Lewes constituency who commit alcohol-fuelled crime may be banned from drinking and made to wear ‘sobriety tags’ after new legislation comes into force, that has been welcomed by Maria Caulfield MP. The ankle tags, which are to be rolled out across England and Wales, perform around-the-clock monitoring […]
The Immigration Bill, which will bring in a new points based immigration system, has passed its Second Reading in the House of Commons with support from Maria Caulfield MP. On Monday 18th May the government’s Immigration Bill passed its Second Reading in the House of Commons, with a majority of […]
This morning ( Saturday 16th May ),Seahaven FM Presenter Nick Mallinson was privileged to broadcast an interview with our local MP Maria Caulfield. Using her nursing background Ms Caulfield was able to give an insight into being on the front line of the Covid 19 pandemic. Also as the interview […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed plans to scrap VAT on e-books and e-newspapers being significantly fast-tracked in a boost to readers and publishers during the coronavirus outbreak. The Chancellor Rishi Sunak said the zero rate of VAT will now apply to all e-publications from 1 May 2020 – seven months […]
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 […]
Disadvantaged children across the Lewes constituency are set to receive laptops and tablets as part of a push to make remote education accessible for pupils staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak. Devices will be ordered for children in the most vital stages of their education, those who receive support […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that the two NHS Trusts that cover the Lewes constituency will benefit from over £500m of debt write-off as part of the government’s announcement to scrap £13.4 billion of NHS debt across England. Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust will have £293,485,000 […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed landmark new legislation to tackle the low-welfare, high volume supply of puppies and kittens, by banning their commercial third-party sale in England. ‘Lucy’s Law’ means that anyone wanting to get a new puppy or kitten in England must now buy direct from a breeder, or […]
Maria Caulfield MP and presenter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant, Anneka Rice, have joined forces this March to help Marie Curie provide care and support to more people living with a terminal illness. Maria Caulfield MP and Marie Curie Ambassador, Anneka, were pictured together with Marie Curie Rapid Response Healthcare […]
New proposals to tackle pavement parking and make streets safer for parents and disabled people have been welcomed by Maria Caulfield MP following her campaigning on the issue. The government is set to consult on proposals in the summer designed to improve the lives of people with mobility or sight […]
Lewes’ first female MP Maria Caulfield has closed the International Women’s Day Debate in Parliament on behalf of the Government. International Women’s Day is held each year on the 8th March and a debate to recognise it was held in Parliament on Thursday 5th March. Maria Caulfield MP, and Assistant […]
