Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
We are now accepting applications from businesses for grants under the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) (Addendum) scheme. This scheme will only apply whilst either tier 4 and national lockdown restrictions apply. Who is it for?This scheme is for businesses who are named on the Business Rates bill and have […]
Future entrepreneurs in the Lewes district are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Local Enterprise & Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP) business start-up programme. Applicants will access a package of tailored support and be in with a chance to win a £2,500 grant to start their business. This free programme is funded by Lewes District […]
School: Christ Church C.E. Primary And Nursery Academy, St Leonards-on-seaUnique school code: 3350Partly closed: Tuesday 5 January 2021 to Friday 12 February 2021Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: All schools are affected by the Government advice to partly close. Please check the local arrangements with your school.Update 13 January, 10.24am: Nursery […]
This week Cllr Zoe Nicholson will be joined by Christina Ewbank to discuss theLEAP Business Start-Up Programme and other support available to businesses and entrepreneurs in the district. If you have a business idea and would like some help and advice getting it off the ground please join us at 10am this Wednesday […]
People who are facing eviction are being encouraged to seek help quickly and reduce the risk of becoming homeless. Eastbourne Borough Council, with the support of Citizens Advice and Brighton Housing Trust, is urging renters who have received an eviction notice to come forward as soon as possible, despite there […]
PARENTS and carers have just one week left to apply for primary school places for new starters. The application process for children due to start school in September 2021 closes on Friday, January 15.Although parents and carers cannot choose their child’s school, they can state a preference for up to […]
There have been changes to the following school closure: School: Holy Cross Church Of England Primary School, UckfieldUnique school code: 3335Closed: Tuesday 5 January 2021 to Friday 12 February 2021Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: All schools are affected by the Government advice to partly close. Please check the local arrangements […]
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 […]
There have been changes to the above school closure: Unique school code: 3327Partly closed: Tuesday 5 January 2021 to Friday 12 February 2021Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: All schools are affected by the Government advice to partly close. Please check the local arrangements with your school.Update 10 January, 1.24pm: Unfortunately, […]
As of 7 January 2021, Action Fraud had received 57 reports from members of the public who have been sent text messages claiming to be from the NHS, offering them the opportunity to sign up for coronavirus vaccinations. The texts ask the recipient to click on a link which takes […]
Eastbourne Borough Council supported a wide range of projects that improve the lives of local residents through its devolved budget scheme in November and December. The scheme allows for people to contact their local councillors with funding suggestions for initiatives, events or one-off works. In Sovereign ward, projects and good […]
Seaford Town Council is pleased to invite tenders for a mobile ice cream concession on Seaford’s popular seafront. Seaford Town Council’s highly sought-after Mobile Ice Cream Concession spot, situated on Marine Parade at Bönningstedt Promenade, is available for tender. Bönningstedt Promenade is placed along the western part of the two-mile […]
Three Lewes district councillors are supporting a Woodland Trust-led project to bring life back to forgotten and fragmented woods in Sussex. Councillor Adrian Ross, Chair of the Council, Councillor Matthew Bird, Cabinet member for Sustainability and Councillor Julie Carr, Cabinet member for Recycling, Waste and Open spaces, are backing the […]
A town centre shopfront in Lewes has been given a new lease of life as the base for two community groups. Lewes District Council asked for expressions of interest in 2 Fisher Street last year and the process is now complete, with Lewes Community Volunteers (LCV) preparing to take over […]
Councillor Carolyn Lambert is calling on the government to provide safe local vaccination sites for the first group of Seaford residents who are eligible for the Covid vaccination. Councillor Lambert explains: “I have been ringing round residents to see how they are getting on in lockdown and overwhelmingly, people are […]
There is a 90% probability of severe cold weather/icy conditions between 0900 on Friday 08 Jan and 0900 on Monday 11 Jan for the South East of England. This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services. Very cold and frosty nights, with areas of […]
Schools in East Sussex will close and move teaching online until at least February half-term under a new national Covid lockdown announced by the Prime Minister on 4th January.The new national restrictions mean there are extra rules in place, in addition to the Tier 4 regulations which already apply across […]
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed new support for businesses announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. The government have already set out the economic package of support for businesses over the Winter, including monthly grants for closed businesses worth up to £3,000 per month, extending the furlough scheme to April […]
It’s great having areal tree for Christmas and we all love decorating them, but now the Season is over please dispose of your Christmas tree sensibly. If you are signed up to the Council garden waste service it can be put with the garden waste bin which will be collected […]
This January, Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) is inviting members of the public to join their Run 31 challenge, which encourages people to run a total of 31 miles across the 31 days of January to get fit, have fun and to help raise vital funds for the life-saving charity. Timed […]
Sussex Police is set to receive an additional £18.1 million in its funding, thanks to the Conservative Government’s increase to police budgets. Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced policing will receive up to £15.8 billion in 2021-22 – an increase of £636 million on last year. This includes over £400 […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the Government’s announcement that local authorities in the Lewes constituency will see their budgets boosted by £22.58 million, as part of the Conservatives’ commitment to level up local services across the country and give them the resources they need to support their communities as we […]
A major incident has been declared in Sussex to best respond to unprecedented pressures of Covid-19 on the county. The same decision has been taken by several other local resilience forums in the South East. The Sussex Resilience Forum (SRF) which co-ordinates and communicates between health, emergency services, local authorities […]
Confirmed closed or partly closed today Alfriston SchoolPartly Closed: Tuesday 5 January 2021Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsOpen for the children of critical workers and vulnerable children only. All Saints And St Richards Church Of England Primary School, Old HeathfieldPartly Closed: Tuesday 5 January 2021Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsDue to staff shortages the school is temporarily closed. Key worker and vulnerable children are […]
A reminder that as we spend more time at home we just may reach for a drink to while away the time, but that is not without it’s dangers. The British Liver Trust is calling for every person in the UK to consider their liver health and take a simple […]
Support comes as Green-led Brighton & Hove City Council advises primary schools to move to remote learning until Monday 18 January Councillor Johnny Denis urges East Sussex County Council to protect our NHS and close primary schools immediately Councillor Johnny Denis, Green Party Lewes District Councillor, Parliamentary Spokesperson and Cabinet […]
Many schools are closed or limited opening to-day, January 4th 2021. The following in Eastbourne:- Tomas a Beckt Catholic Primary / Tollgate Community Junior School / St Andrews C of E Infant School / Parkland Junior School / Stafford Junior School / Langney Primary Academy Also others:- Wivelsfield Primary Academy […]
Liberal Democrat leaders are imploring the Government and East Sussex County Council leaders to recognise the fact that we have reached a critical point of the pandemic, with this high level of transmission of the new strain, and now is the time to restrict all but essential contacts. Lib Dem […]
School: Robertsbridge Community CollegeUnique school code: 4035Closed: Monday 4 January 2021Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: The College will be only be open for students in Year 11, those of Key Workers, those with an EHCP or vulnerable students from Monday 4 January. Online learning will be provided for students working […]
Sussex Police is urging local communities to continue to follow the Tier Four regulations to help save lives this New Year’s Eve and into next year. They know 2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for everyone and, although many will want to celebrate, the rules are in place to […]
OVERALL SPENDING DECLINED 7.1% IN 2020, BUT SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENTS FLOURISHED Support for the local high street remains strong as spending at food & drink specialist stores saw an uplift, as did digital subscriptions as Brits spent more time at home While it has been a turbulent year for retail […]
New Year’s Eve is not a time for gatherings, East Sussex residents are being reminded. With Covid infections continuing to rise across the county, people have been asked to ensure they see in the New Year only with other members of their household. There are no relaxation of the Tier […]
School: Grove Park School, CrowboroughUnique school code: 7021Closed: Monday 4 January 2021Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: As per Government advice, school will be closed to pupils to enable staff to consider whether Grove Park can facilitate mass testing for pupils and staff. The school will also be updating specific arrangements […]
Councillor James MacCleary (pictured), Leader of Lewes District Council and ward councillor for Newhaven South, said: “I’m obviously pleased that the town where I live is set to receive this funding, it will allow us to kickstart some really important change in the town and create yet more momentum behind the longer-term […]
Another terrible accident happened at the busy and dangerous Bishopstone junction in the last few weeks and along with local Conservatives, Cllr Liz Boorman and Luke Proudfoot Maria Caulfield is pushing East Sussex County Council to fast track the improvements for the road. You can follow the campaign here
We are all now in Tier 4 so please look at Government advice, take heed and be sensible because the virus is escalating at the moment. But all is looking better with a vaccine now being rolled out. Here is some information regarding how this will happen provided by local […]
Our local MP Maria Caulfield brings us some good news to be optimistic about 2021:- Newhaven is one of only 72 towns in the country, chosen by the Government, to receive some of the £830 Million funding boost for High Streets. We all know that for decades the town centre […]
The Town Council has been regularly monitoring the situation regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) bothlocally and nationally. Following the most recent announcement by the national Government to placeSeaford and the Lewes District (as well as many surrounding areas) into Tier Four with effect from00.01am Saturday 26th December 2020, the following arrangements are […]
Dozens of lorry-drivers were arriving safely back in mainland Europe today after an urgent and successful Christmas operation at Newhaven port in Sussex. Teams of volunteers from the NHS worked late into the night and early in the morning to help the drivers get Covid tests to allow them to […]
Action Fraud has seen a surge in reports relating to fake emails and texts purporting to be from DPD. The messages claim that DPD was “unable to deliver your parcel today” and provide instructions on how the recipient can arrange another delivery. The links in the emails and texts lead […]
As Chief Constable of Sussex Police, I wanted to take this opportunity to send you my Season’s Greetings and best wishes for the festive period, while acknowledging that 2020 has been a testing year for us all. This year, everyone has had to adapt to hugely challenging situations, and make […]
A motion to stop plastic pollution has been chosen as one of the UK Youth Parliament’s (UKYP) 2021 campaigns following a successful proposal by Youth Cabinet member James Jenkins. James has been a member of the East Sussex Youth Cabinet since November last year, and was elected the member of […]
There is so much going on this Christmas, but our worthy Prime Minister wishes that we enjoy it in the best way that we can, given the dire circumstances this year. To this end, I am escaping the newsdesk and once again joining up with the wonderful Roy Stannard to […]
Councillor James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council, said: “The rapid rise is infections in the district is extremely worrying and while I am also deeply concerned about the impact tier four restrictions will have on businesses and the well-being of our residents, I don’t think there is any other […]
New Tier 4 Covid restrictions are to be extended across the whole of East Sussex from Boxing Day (Saturday), the Government has announced. After months of low infection rates across our county, Covid-19 cases in every district and borough have more than doubled, and in some cases trebled, over a seven […]
The NHS in Sussex is calling on residents to remember simple steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as demand for services rises in the region. The demand for all NHS services across Sussex has risen significantly due to the higher infection rates of COVID-19 in the community in recent […]
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 […]
Eastbourne Borough Council has nominated the region’s air ambulance to receive £10,000 raised through a metal recycling scheme. Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex is a 24-hour emergency service that last year alone was called out to help more than 2,500 people in life-threatening conditions. It is an independent charity that […]