Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
Local MP Maria Caulfield has urged all those people in the Lewes constituency who are eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter, as the Government launches its drive to vaccine 30 million people. The drive to vaccines comes as new research from Public Health England suggests that […]
Maria Caulfield MP is backing plans to radically overhaul sentencing, to crack down on crime and protect the public by ensuring dangerous criminals are kept in prison for longer. For too long, our justice system has been beset by complex and confusing laws which the public often feel fail in […]
£105 million extra funding for councils to prevent vulnerable people supported during the pandemic ending up on the streets • Council to receive £964,300.00 to support vulnerable people across district • First 3,300 of 6,000 planned new homes for rough sleepers to be delivered by end of the year […]
At a meeting last week the local MP, Maria Caulfield, the Parish Council and the Friends of Cuckmere met with The Environment Agency (EA) to work out an action plan to tackle the terrible problems the river Cuckmere has had in recent months with flooding in the winter and dying […]
The government has secured our first major free trade deal as an independent trading nation with Japan. This deal will boost trade between the two countries by £15.2 billion, creating jobs and delivering new opportunities across every part of the United Kingdom. The agreement negotiated – in record time and […]
Maria Caulfield MP has thanked Network Rail and the Cooksbridge Rail Action Group following a government funded extension to the platform at Cooksbridge Railway Station that will mean trains will no longer block the level crossing. The work has been completed thanks to a £10 million investment from the Department […]
This September, Keep Britain Tidy, backed by Maria Caulfield MP, is calling on you to be part of the pick! Do your bit to care for your community and environment, and love where you live. They are aiming to inspire #LitterHeroes across the country to join forces – in partnership […]
You may like to read a statement from our Local MP explaining the current situation in Brexit negotiations:- “Ahead of my usual monthly update on local issues I wanted to update you on the crucial votes happening in Parliament over the next few days. In the week ahead we have […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the support of the Sussex Chamber of Commerce for the government Kickstart scheme that plans to invest £2 billion to support young people into work. The Kickstart scheme is a £2 billion fund designed to create hundreds of thousands of high quality, 6-month work placements […]
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield is supporting Samaritans and their work this World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September. World Suicide Prevention Day is an awareness day to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. Every year organisations and communities around the world come together to raise awareness of how […]
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 […]
More than 107,000 meals were claimed in the Lewes constituency under the government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, according to the latest statistics. In total, more than 100 million meals were claimed across the UK under the scheme, which ran throughout the month of August. In total, 84,700 establishments […]
Maria Caulfield MP has helped to restore a suitable rail service for school children using Glynde Railway Station to commute to Lewes. Following a timetable change the options for pupils were either to arrive in Lewes at 07:32 or 08:32. These changes have meant that trains from Glynde to Lewes […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed support including from the government, Premier League and private companies for local football clubs. The Premier League has announced a new ‘Matchday Support Fund’ to assist over 1,000 football clubs in The FA National League System, FA Women’s Pyramid and Welsh Premier League to prepare […]
Maria Caulfield’s campaign to end problem pavement parking has taken a step closer to success as the government announced proposals to ban the practice. Parking on pavements disproportionately affects people with visual or mobility impairments, those assisted by guide dogs, and wheelchair and mobility scooter users. More than 95% of […]
Maria Caulfield is taking notice of how her constituents feel about the TV license:- “My post bag is full of people, young and old, who feel that the BBC licence fee is no longer working for them. Many complain that they pay for other subscription services such as Netflix and […]
Some news from our local MP, Maria Caulfield:- The last few months have been very difficult for everyone, especially our young people. This week sees many returning to school for the first time in months. Having been working with students and teachers across the constituency on issues such as A […]
• Department for International Trade (DIT) steps up engagement with British industry and farmers as UK trade negotiations intensify • Eleven new trade advisory groups, covering a range of key sectors, established to provide knowledge and experience • Insight and expertise of top business people being used to inform UK […]
Two colleges in the Lewes constituency are among 180 set to share £200m of government funding for estate improvements Plumpton College and East Sussex College Group, which has campuses in both Lewes and Newhaven, are set to receive £409,751 and £1,817,583 each respectively, to make repairs to their campuses. They […]
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 […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed news that Brighton & Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust and East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust are set to receive an additional £3.7 million each in order to support A&E capacity ahead of the winter months. The extra £3.7 million each means that the Trusts will […]
Maria Caulfield MP and Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston MP have visited Lewes Football Club. On the visit to The Dripping Pan stadium in Lewes local MP Maria Caulfield and the Sport Minister held discussions with Lewes Football club regarding the needs of lower league & non-league men’s football clubs and […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that Sussex Police will receive £893,366 in extra funding as part of the Government’s £25 million Safer Streets Fund – delivering on a key Conservative manifesto commitment. The Safer Streets Fund forms part of the Government’s concerted action to tackle crime, and aims […]
The government has announced National Funding Formula allocations for schools for the 2021/22 year, seeing a funding increase for all schools in Lewes. Maria Caulfield MP has continued to lobby Ministers for increases in school funding for schools across her Lewes constituency. This lobbying has been successful as the latest […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the latest statistics showing the large levels of government support in Lewes during the Coronavirus pandemic. Latest figures form the House of Commons Library shows that up to 30th June 2020, 11,100 jobs had been furloughed through the government’s Job Retention Scheme in the Lewes […]
Maria Caulfield MP is urging residents in Seaford to support their local football club and local businesses by joining the new local community discount card scheme. The Seaford MP joined Seaford Town FC to launch the Community Card and handed out awards to players, alongside Seaford Town Mayor, Cllr Rodney […]
It has been announced that planned cuts to fire engines and firefighters in Newhaven and Lewes have been dropped thanks to Maria Caulfield MP speaking up for residents. The proposals were modified following a campaign by Maria Caulfield MP and neighbouring Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle. The concerned MPs wrote to […]
Maria Caulfield MP has supported the government’s announcement of a pay rise for 900,000 public sector workers including doctors, teachers, police officers, armed forces personnel, and others. Doctors and dentists will receive a pay rise of 2.8%. As part of a three-year pay deal reached in 2018, nurses who are […]
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has meet virtually with farmers from across the Lewes constituency to discuss issues that are of concern to local agricultural industry. The Lewes constituency is made up of Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Polegate, and the surrounding villages. The attached photo shows Maria Caulfield MP meeting virtually with […]
For the first time in the history of the Census, there will be a question on service in the Armed Forces following a campaign led by The Royal British Legion and supported by Maria Caulfield MP. Maria Caulfield MP is delighted that the Government has announced the 2021 Census will […]
Maria Caulfield MP is encouraging local residents and interested people to take part in the County Council’s consultation on plans for a new Exceat Bridge. The plans include a new two way bridge, with a pedestrian footpath on the northern side and a shared footpath and cycle path on the […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed further details of the new points based immigration system that will come into force from 1st January 2021. The new system will treat people from every part of the world equally, give Britain control of it’s borders, and help deliver a thriving economy for years […]
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 […]