Maria Caulfield MP has put the case forward for jobs on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry route and learnt that none of the planned 650 job cuts will be happening locally. Following discussions with the Newhaven Port Authority regarding Danish based company DFDS Maria Caulfield MP confirmed that whilst 650 […]
During the summer Sussex comes alive with butterflies. In a new series of free online courses, butterfly expert Michael Blencowe, will help you to identify the butterfly species found in Sussex and give you a fascinating insight into their amazing lifestyles. These short talks are free, but donations to support our […]
· 69% of parents feel that this year’s summer holidays will be harder than usual · 54% of parents are keen to keep their kids entertained by exploring the outdoors · 47% are considering new activities and they haven’t tried previously · Parents are concerned that watching TV and playing on game consoles will increase […]
Councillor James MacCleary(pictured) has been elected the new Leader of Lewes District Council. He has been deputy leader since the Co-operative Alliance took control of the council in July 2019. The election of leader was contested by Councillor MacCleary (Liberal Democrat) and Councillor Isabelle Linington(Conservative). Councillor MacCleary was elected by […]
Sussex Wildlife Trust is delighted to have been awarded a grant of £528,600* by The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its Wild Coast Sussex Project thanks to money raised by National Lottery players. Wild Coast Sussex will inspire Sussex communities to care for the marine environment and enable them to protect their local coast and sea. Sussex […]
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 […]
Almost 34% of all retail sales during May 2020 were carried out online, and new research suggests that only 16% of UK consumers intend to return to their old shopping habits post-lockdown. Online shopping fraud during lockdown Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, received over […]
COUPLES whose big days were on hold due to the Covid-19 pandemic will have reason to celebrate as weddings and civil partnerships in East Sussex are set to resume. With changes in Government guidance and following careful planning to ensure couples, their guests and Registration staff can stay as safe […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 6 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July (inclusive) – 20:00 to 06:00 and […]
WHEN Jackie spotted an advert looking for people to give vulnerable teenagers a room, she could never have imagined where it would lead. But 20 years on, as she celebrates her 80th birthday, the mother-of-five says she “wouldn’t have missed it for the world”.Over the past two decades Jackie has opened […]
Joint update from Eastbourne Borough Council, East Sussex County Council and Public Health England The virus has not gone away and we’re seeing the fluctuation of relatively small numbers of cases in many parts of the country.This includes Eastbourne, where the weekly infection rate has fluctuated between 10 cases and […]
Maria Caulfield MP has virtually joined Polegate Primary School children in their #BeInternetLegends Assembly, part of Google and Parent Zone Online Safety’s programme to teach children how to use the internet safely. Aimed at Key Stage 2 children, Be Internet Legends consists of a free PSHE Association accredited curriculum pack, […]
Something really exciting is coming to Seaford at the end of the month – a chance to watch your favourite films in the comfort and safety of your own vehicle. Films such as Grease, Rockitman and Quadrophenia are among the showings on a huge 100 square metre screen where cars […]
· Childline data reveals there have been nearly 22,000 counselling sessions about mental health and wellbeing since lockdown, including almost 2,000 with 11-year-olds and under · The NSPCC urges Government to prioritise a children’s recovery plan including mental health support, alongside health and the economy · Childline has seen an increase in young […]
Please see this Safety Update from our Local Bus Company:- ” If you have just resumed travelling with us again then we’d like to welcome you back on board. If you are new to travelling with us again or have been travelling with us throughout this difficult time we wanted […]
THE rainbow flag is flying above County Hall in Lewes in support of the LGBT+ community. Despite this year’s Pride events being postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis, the iconic flag was raised on Tuesday, July 14, in support of equality and diversity.Representatives from East Sussex County Council were joined […]
Seaford Town Council is pleased to share with the community the presentations that would have taken place at this year’s postponed Town Forum. Each year the Town Council facilitates an Annual Town Meeting (also known as the Town Forum). This is a public meeting, not a Town Council meeting, and […]
If you’re a VAT registered business, you can check if you can temporarily reduce the rate of VAT by 5% on supplies relating to hospitality, accommodation, or admission to certain attractions by visiting here www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-reduced-rate-for-hospitality-holiday-accommodation-and-attractions. The temporary reduced rate will apply to supplies that are made between 15 July 2020 and 12 […]
If you provide an eat-in service and were registered as a food business with Lewes District Council on or before 7 July, you can apply for the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. You will be able to offer a 50% discount to diners, up to a maximum of £10 […]
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 […]
Cabinet councillors today (July 15) heard that Covid-19 is estimated to leave Eastbourne Borough Council facing a budget deficit of around £9.9million for this financial year, according to the latest forecast. Revised projections are based on recent developments including assumptions for an economic bounceback after July and the easing of […]
Phishing attacks are regarded as the greatest cyber threat 15 July 2020: In a survey of UK cyber security, IT and business professionals, 86% of businesses expect cyber threats to increase over the next 12 months. The survey, commissioned by WatchGuard Technologies, also reveals that 44% of organisations have experienced a cyber attack over the last […]
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 […]
Here is a notification from Stagecoach buses ( who run the buses in Eastbourne and Hastings areas ) informing of new seating guidelines. As lockdown restrictions continue to ease and more people are travelling we’ve reviewed our seating guidance so we can safely carry more passengers.There will be posters and […]
Here is some news from the Local Rotary concerning the Half Marathon and some alternative ideas:- “As runners you must all be missing the competitive races, the 10K’s, the half and full marathons. You must also be aware, that the absence of such races has resulted in an enormous loss […]
Following more concerns regarding the trains running on this line and especially lack of toilet facilities, we have received a statement from GTR the parent Company. “The class 313s are our older trains that run to and from Seaford and weren’t built with toilets. The train interiors have however been […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday to Friday 07:00 to 19:00 daily for 7 weeks Full closure of J10 exit slip Northbound. Diversion to J9 and back southbound to Junction 10. Monday 13 to Sunday 19 July (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full closure […]
Seaford Town Council is pleased to announce that its annual Grants Scheme is now open for applications! Each year the Town Council extends the opportunity to local community groups, charities or voluntary organisations to apply for a financial grant from the Town Council’s grants pool. Unfortunately, due to the current […]
Police searching for Jack Davies are now offering a reward for information leading to his arrest. Davies, 26, from Seaford, was involved in an altercation in Oxford Street, Brighton, on Thursday (11 June) where he sustained a serious injury for which he was taken to hospital. Davies left hospital before […]
· 79% of us say laughter has helped us get through lockdown while 25% say we value it more than ever before · Laughter and indulging in our favourite food (23%) makes us feel better than exercising (19%) · 56% say laughing has helped us de-stress at this time, with 48% agreeing it’s […]
Road closures will be in place in Ditchling on Friday (July 10) for the funeral of Dame Vera Lynn. The closures will affect B2112 Common Lane; B2112 North End; B2112 High Street; B2112 South Street; Beacon Road; Upper Beacon Road; and Ditchling Road, between the hours of 9am and 12.30pm. This […]
Lewes District Council has today (July 9) agreed to implement a new planning guidance that will boost training and job opportunities for Newhaven residents. The TGN (Newhaven Local Employment and Training Technical Guidance Note) will require developers on larger commercial and residential projects to have a local labour agreement in place with […]
If you were looking forward to seeing Michael Buble this year at the Hove Central Ground on 7th August, do note that like most major events this has been re-scheduled. The event will now take place on Monday 19th July 2021 Your ticket will automatically carry over to the rescheduled […]
The Leader of Lewes District Council will host a summit on July 17 to develop detailed plans for a sustainable economic and social recovery across the district following the Covid-19 lockdown. Key statutory, voluntary, community and business representatives are invited and plans will complement countywide recovery planning being led by East Sussex […]
Cabinet councillors have today (9 July) agreed a revised timetable and format for next steps in developing Lewes District Council’s climate change and sustainability strategy. In July 2019, the council declared a Climate Emergency with a headline target of becoming a fully resilient and net-zero council by 2030 and supporting Lewes district […]
Cabinet councillors are set to approve a 25-year plan for Eastbourne’s iconic downland, starting with two initial projects to put the area on the map as a world-leading environmental destination. Eastbourne Borough Council has worked closely with the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) over the last two years to […]
On 16th June 2020, Seaford Town Council provided a virtual Sussex Day celebration Although Covid-19 restrictions meant that disappointingly a physical Sussex Day event could not take place this year, on 16th June, Seaford Town Council hosted a virtual celebration. This virtual event invited Seaford residents to celebrate Sussex Day […]
Eastbourne’s brand new ‘Covid-Ready’ quality assurance scheme is designed to provide all the latest guidance and support for your businesses as you reopen following the coronavirus outbreak, while also reassuring customers, that their visit will meet the highest safety standards. Free to Join The scheme is free to join and covers multiple industry sectors including accommodation, restaurants, […]
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 […]
Fifty of the county’s roads will be given a new lease of life this summer thanks to two improvement programmes. The work, which starts this month, will waterproof and seal the road surface, improving safety and extending the life of the carriageway for up to 10 years.A total of 31 […]
The selection of posters that have been made available for business owners to display on their premises, including guidance on delivery and collection services, reminders for social distancing and closed due to Covid-19 messages have been udpated. To access and download the posters visit here www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/community/covid-19/licensing-and-environmental-health.
East Sussex College is pledging £1 million to help retrain and upskill people in Sussex following the Coronavirus pandemic. They will invest £ one million of their Adult Education Budget to support economic recovery in Sussex with a range of fully funded courses and qualifications, available to businesses and employees […]
· On average we’ve invested £102 each on sprucing up our outdoor spaces · 48% revealed they think plants that benefit wildlife are a must · But 36% admit they’ll tend to their garden less as restrictions are lifted While lockdown has proved a challenge for many, it’s the opposite story for birds, […]
You’re probably familiar with some of the ways in which fraudsters approach and attempt to lure in their victims, such as emails, texts, phone calls, letters and traditional doorstep scams. But did you know that social media is also a favourite place for scammers? With billions of people using social […]
