Information has been sent from B & H buses regarding resuming school time transport:- With the confirmation by the Prime Minister of schools and colleges reopening on 8 March we just wanted to let you know that from that day all school services will once again begin operating. We will be publishing […]
Taxi Licensing Consultation – two weeks remaining to have your say
People have just under two weeks left to have their say about how taxi and private hire drivers are licensed across the Lewes district. A six-week consultation is running, which will end at 5pm 5 March 2021 The council has reviewed its guidance regarding those seeking licenses to take account of […]
First train in GTR’s £55 million fleet modernisation programme is back in service
Some good news to make the train journey more pleasant. The first upgraded Southern Class 377 train has entered passenger service. This milestone marks the first step of this £55 million train modernisation programme for Govia Thameslink Railway’s entire ‘Bombardier Electrostar’ train fleet – funded by Porterbrook, the train owner […]
‘FUEL INJECTION’ APPEAL LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT VACCINATION JOURNEYS
A volunteer driver charity, that has seen its bookings increase fourfold since the rollout of the vaccine appointments, has launched an appeal called ‘Fuel Injection’. Inspired by the Brighton based ‘Cabs 4 Jabs’ campaign, the appeal will part-fund taxi journeys for people (unable to use public transport) when the Havens […]
Maria Caulfield welcomes railway station improvements across her constituency
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, […]
Consultation launched over taxi licensing guidance
People are invited to have their say about how taxi and private hire drivers are licensed across the Lewes district. Lewes District Council, which is the licensing authority for all Hackney Carriage and Private Hire applicants in the district, launched the six-week consultation today (Monday, January 25). The council has reviewed its guidance regarding those seeking licences to take account of the Department […]
Local Charity CTLA helping to fight Covid-19
Many older and vulnerable members of our community are currently or will shortly be offered priority vaccination appointments to protect against Covid-19. However for some getting transport to and from the appointment can be a real barrier, especilally if they do not have access to a car and have difficulty […]
Brighton & Hove Buses re the wearing of Face coverings
We have a reminder from Brighton and Hove Buses, which is of course applicable to ALL Public Transport:- Due to the increased risk of infection in the community, we are asking everyone to follow the Covid-19 safety guidelines very closely. To support this, we are strengthening our safety messages and introducing […]
Joint statement from Newhaven Ferry Port, DFDS and the Sussex Resilience Forum
Issued on behalf of Newhaven Ferry Port, DFDS and the Sussex Resilience ForumLorry drivers are asked to avoid travelling to Newhaven Port as any ferries leaving the port before Christmas are fully booked. The port, ferry company and local partners are working with the government to try and arrange Covid […]
Parliament must be recalled to question the government’s handling of crises at UK ports
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 […]
Statement from the Sussex Resilience Forum
THE Sussex Resilience Forum is working as always with local transport operators and businesses to help keep the county moving and supplied. Sailings from Newhaven Port for accompanied freight and tourist traffic have been suspended for 48 hours to comply with the temporary French ban on people travelling from the […]
We Are Supporting Project Edward
Sussex Police are urging road users to pledge their support towards September’s Project EDWARD (Every Day Without A Road Death) campaign to save lives and reduce death and injury on roads across the county. Project EDWARD, set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2020 and championed by ROADPOL (European […]
Volunteer Car Driver Helps Rescue Kittens
Havens Community Car scheme is a new volunteer driver charity based in Newhaven which helps coastal residents between Saltdean and Seaford with journeys vital to day-to-day living. The Coronavirus Pandemic halted their planned launch in April this year, but after undertaking health and safety reviews and conforming to all government […]