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Local Member of Parliament Maria Caulfield has welcomed the report published by the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Lewes. The report noted that despite the challenges posed by the Coronavirus Pandemic, a number of improvements have been made at the prison over the past year. Reducing in the number […]
This report on behalf of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel A difficult year of policing through a pandemic was put under spotlight by the Sussex Police and Crime Panel. At its first face-to-face meeting since Covid restrictions were introduced last year, the Panel received the Sussex Police and Crime […]
Lewes District Council is reminding any European Union citizens living in the district that time is running out to apply for settled status. All EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members who were resident in the UK by December 31, 2020, have until June 30 to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. The scheme allows a person and […]
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Eastbourne have thanked waste and street cleansing teams for helping to keep the town clean during the pandemic. Councillors Pat Rodohan and Helen Burton praised hard working staff during a guided tour of the Environment First depot in Courtlands Road last week. The Mayor […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed news that local councils are to be given extra powers to tackle moving traffic offences from December. The new enforcement powers will allow local authorities, rather than the police, to enforce against moving traffic offences such as disregarding one-way systems or entering mandatory cycle lanes. […]
A WEEK of safety work along Cross Levels Way in Eastbourne is due to start on Monday, June 28. The scheme is taking place to improve safety at the old permitted landfill site through which the road was built, and includes installing vents and chambers to allow low level residual […]
Cllr Sam Adeniji is calling on local councils and NHS to provide a Covid vaccination site in Seaford, as has been done in a Newhaven car park. On 24th June a walk in vaccine centre for those over 40 was held in Lower Place Car Park in Newhaven. Seaford Town, […]
We have been made aware by Neighbourhood Watch of a Covid Vaccine Passport scam email going around that purports to be from the NHS and informs recipients that they can apply for their “Digital Coronavirus Passports” Clicking on the link within the email, takes you to a convincing but fake NHS website that asks for personal and payment details. (for an admin […]
This free and interactive business planning programme has been created for business leaders in East Sussex. Whether you are the owner, the chief executive, the managing director, or the general manager, this is a chance for you to create and develop your business plan with not only the guidance and […]
Paul Cox of Paul Cox Sculpture based in Newhaven has been announced as the winner of the 2020 LEAP Leadership Programme and will be presented with a £1,000 cash prize. Paul attended workshops covering a range of topics from performance management to the 6 steps of leadership and was paired […]
Survey reveals astonishing story of UK’s big-hearted key workers on Public Service Day 72% of public sector workers have done volunteer work outside of their role in the last year to help people or services during the pandemic Nearly a third (32%) of NHS workers surveyed have been looking forward […]
East Sussex Lib Dem Councillors have welcomed plans to develop an improved partnership with bus companies. Councillor Stephen Holt says: “We all want improvements to our bus services and this partnership will be a significant step to making this happen. It will mean improved connections between bus services and will […]
This Wednesday, Cllr James MacCleary will be joined by Ruqia Osman and Hermella Abay of Diversity Resource International to hear about the event they will be holding this Saturday which has the theme ‘standing in solidarity against equality’. If you have a question for Ruqia, Hermella or James, please post […]
Alex Polizzi, best known as hotelier and Hotel Inspector has opened a hotel in Alfriston in conjunction with her mother Olga. The sixteenth century building was acquired in 2019 and has been fully restored despite the covid setbacks. The hotel has thirty bedrooms and an all day restaurant, which is […]
The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity increased in week 23 of 2021. Case rates per 100,000 have increased in all age groups, ethnic groups and regions. The number of acute respiratory infection incidents (suspected outbreaks) […]
Regular road safety and speed checks are conducted across the Lewes district each week, to enforce and to educate drivers around the Fatal5, and help to reduce the numbers of those killed or seriously injured across the district. This week, efforts have been focussed on areas in Ringmer, and the […]
Four vehicles – a Ford Transit, a delivery van and two cars – were involved in the incident, which occurred around 12.24pm on Thursday 17 June. Two people have been taken to hospital; a man with life-changing injuries and a woman with life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported. The […]
Newhaven Fort opens its doors again on Saturday (June 19) following an extensive £1.2m improvement programme during its initial closure due to Covid restrictions. Lewes District Council has replaced the entrance bridge to the historic fort at a cost of £350,000. Meanwhile, Wave Leisure Trust which manages the attraction, has […]
Community Meetings (socially Distanced) The Police would like to meet youJoin them on Tuesday 15th June from 10am to 2pm, where the engagement van and your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be parked up in Dane Rd near Morrisons in Seaford. Join themon the 17th June from 1-5 pm, where the engagement […]
The councillor for sustainability at Lewes District Council is supporting all groups and individuals to play their full part in the work to reduce air pollution. Speaking on Clean Air Day 2021 which is June 17, Councillor Matthew Bird (pictured) outlined the steps the council is taking to improve air […]
Very low key this year although flags were raised in Seaford, probably without ceremony? The picture shows the flag hoisted on the Museum roof. There was also one close by on the main flagpole on the prom. Hopefully we all remember the Sussex anthem- Good Old Sussex by the Sea? […]
Maria Caulfield MP is today, 16th June 2021, celebrating Sussex Day, the annual day in celebration of all things Sussex. The event takes place on St Richard’s Day, the feast day of St Richard of Chichester, Sussex’s patron saint. The date marks the anniversary of the translation of St Richard’s […]
A summer campaign to crack down on drink and drug-drivers kicked off on Friday 11 June in conjunction with the Euro 2020 football tournament. Both Surrey Police and Sussex Police will deploy increased resources to tackle one of the five most common causes of fatal and serious injury collisions on […]
With two weeks to go before the deadline, small and medium sized businesses in the South East are being encouraged to apply for funding to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU. The £20m Brexit Support Fund, which closes 30 June, enables businesses […]
The final plans are being put in place for the first face-to-face meeting of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel since the start of the Covid pandemic. The meeting on Friday, June 25 at 10.30am, will also be the first since Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne was re-elected […]
Today, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working families in the South East that they can use Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for their childcare costs over the summer. Tax-Free Childcare – a childcare top-up for working parents – can be used to help pay for accredited holiday clubs, […]
RESIDENTS are being urged to be aware of financial scams that could see them conned out of their hard-earned cash. The East Sussex Trading Standards team is using Scams Awareness Fortnight, which is running from June 14 to June 25, to remind the public to be on their guard. People […]
Maria Caulfield MP has highlighted further details of new flexible rail season ticket which will be available to commuters later this month. Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has previously called for the introduction of the flexible season tickets and has raised the issue on behalf of many local residents who work […]
Leigh Curtis, Executive Director of Service Delivery for life-saving charity Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2021, receiving an MBE for services to the Air Ambulance Service particularly during Covid-19. Leigh, who is a state registered paramedic, joined KSS in 2007 having worked […]
Perfect timing for Sussex Day on 16th June – the return of the very rare Sussex Emerald Moth to Sussex! Last week at Sussex Wildlife Trust’s Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, the first ever caterpillar of the Sussex Emerald Moth was found – in Sussex. This comes after a policy of management […]
Musician Pete Townshend has given permission for his classic song ‘Give Blood’ to be used for the first time to promote blood donation. Global Blood Fund, a charity focused on encouraging voluntary blood donation, has produced world-music interpretations in multiple languages for international use to inspire a new generation of […]
District Councillors for Lewes have welcomed significant improvements in plans for a housing scheme at Old Malling Farm. The outline planning application for the proposed development went before the South Downs National Park Planning Committee on 10 June. Councillor Adrian Ross, Cycle Lewes and Lewes residents spoke at the committee […]
Cabinet councillors on June 10 approved £20,000 to develop schemes that encourage new social enterprises to start up in Lewes district. The move is part of Lewes District Council’s community wealth building strategy which aims to keep as much wealth as possible in the local economy through the creation of new local jobs and new locally owned enterprise, to ensure a sustainable future. Cabinet also agreed to fund a two-year fixed term post […]
A consultation is being launched over Lewes District Council’s proposal to increase support for low-income families and people in financial difficulty. Cabinet councillors on Thursday, June 10 agreed to move ahead with plans to consult on a new scheme for 2022/23 that would reduce council tax bills for the worst-off working-age people or those on the lowest incomes in the district. It would also remove the minimum income […]
A leading expert has welcomed Lewes District Council’s biodiversity strategy and called on everyone in the district to help by ‘inviting wildlife into our gardens and urban greenspaces’. The comments from Professor Dave Goulson followed the decision by Cabinet councillors today (June 10) to approve the strategy and action plan, […]
The Boundary Commission for England has published its initial proposals for new parliamentary constituency boundaries. The proposals increase the overall number of constituencies in England from 533 to 543 and aim to make them more equal in terms of the numbers of electors each constituency contains. The Lewes constituency would […]
Sovereign ward councillors have donated £250 to youth charity Eastbourne Sea Cadet Corps towards replacing dinghy sails for use in training sessions. They approved the application made through Eastbourne Borough Council’s Devolved Budget. Elsewhere in Meads, ward councillors recently awarded £1,000 through the scheme to Seven Sisters Camera Club – sevensisterscameraclub.co.uk […]
Eastbourne businesses are being invited to contribute towards a piece of artwork to thank and remember those who have worked tirelessly for the town during the Covid pandemic. The proposed location for the commemorative piece of art is a cherry tree grove in Elm Grove Field near St Wilfrid’s Hospice. […]
Two people have been fined £200 each for flytipping a pile of black bags filled with waste and other unwanted items at Eastbourne United Football Club car park. Aaron Bradley and Natalie Oglesby, both of Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, are believed to have illegally dumped the mounds of rubbish there on […]
Lewes District Council has announced a six month extension to free parking in Newhaven town centre. The move is the latest by the council to support local business as restrictions are lifted and shoppers return to the high street. Parking will remain free in Dacre Road multi-storey car park and Lower […]
This Wednesday, Cllr James MacCleary will be joined by Kaye Crittell of the Let’s Do Business Group who will be updating on the latest news from the Newhaven Enterprise Centre. Join James and Kaye at 10am this Wednesday 9 June, live on our Facebook page and as always, please post your questions in the […]
Local MP Maria Caulfield is supporting a campaign to raise funds for a permanent fishing memorial in Newhaven to commemorate fishermen who have sadly lost their lives at sea off the Sussex Coast. After the terrible tragedy last November where Adam Harper, 26, and Robert Morley, 38, were both onboard […]
Since 1974, World Environment Day has been celebrated every year on 5 June, engaging governments, businesses and citizens in an effort to address pressing environmental issues. This year World Environment Day 2021 saw the UN launch their Decade On Restoration. https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/Ecosystems support all life on Earth. The healthier our ecosystems are, the […]
11,410 households and businesses in the Lewes constituency are set to receive better broadband as part of Openreach’s £15bn investment for fibre comes to parts of the constituency. This new figure is in addition to existing coverage or planned build from other Openreach programmes, Community Fibre Partnerships or funded programmes. […]
Havens Community Hub ended Volunteers Week (1-7 June) with an afternoon tea for their volunteers at The Flying Fish in Denton to celebrate the fantastic contributions they make to the local community. The Hub covers the coastal stretch between Saltdean and Seaford and surrounding towns and villages. Havens Community Hub […]
For the third month running, there are record numbers of NHS doctors and nurses working in England according to the latest statistics, something which has been welcomed by MP and nurse Maria Caulfield. The provisional figures show that as of March 2021, there are a total of 124,078 doctors and […]
Residents will be aware of the long-standing eyesore at Talland Parade caused by the extensive scaffolding surrounding the abandoned construction site. The last position statement on the issue was posted in October 2018. This statement will update residents on developments and actions since that time. Continuous efforts have been made […]
Maria Caulfield MP, the Member of Parliament for Chailey is supporting Chailey Repair Café as they plan to reopen to the public on 18th June. Chailey Repair Café is a volunteer run organisation that offers a monthly repair service for local residents. During the pandemic Chailey Repair Café completed nearly […]
Cyber criminals love phishing. Unfortunately, this is not a harmless riverbank pursuit. When criminals go phishing, you are the fish and the bait is usually contained in a scam email or text message. The criminal’s goal is to convince you to click on the links within their scam email or […]