A man is seriously injured after masked men break into his home in Peacehaven at 8pm last night (11th January). The incident took place on the A259 by Ambleside Avenue. The man’s injuries include a bleed on the brain, punctured lungs and a broken eye socket. Anyone with any information […]
Bin Strikes in Eastbourne spread across Sussex
The Eastbourne bin strike is set to spread across Sussex as GMB Union launched a consultative ballot for drivers in Adur and Worthing, GMB Union has confirmed. After the third day of industrial action which took place yesterday (10th January) in Eastbourne, it was announced that further strike dates are to go […]
Richi Sunak visits Newhaven: £13 million government investment is secured
The Chancellor of The Exchequer, Richi Sunak joins local MP Maria Caulfield in Newhaven to see the difference £13 million funding can make to regenerate the seaside town. Both Mr Sunak and Ms Caulfield hope the investment will transform Newhaven by boosting the fishing industry, bring in new jobs and […]
Eastbourne’s Summer Sundae
Eastbourne’s Summer Sundae is serving up perfect music mixes with their FREE open air events from midday – 5pm every Sunday throughout July! Each Summer Sundae event will see a live DJ set at the Plaza, outside of Towner Eastbourne and the Congress Theatre, playing a perfect music mix with new DJs and sounds […]
Were you there…?
Seahaven FM had a great day in Eastbourne Beacon Centre on Saturday 3rd July. We had loads of freebies to give away, pens, hats and orange bugs and even raffled a Roberts Radio. Our picture show the Centre Manager Bill Plumridge drawing the lucky ticket, number 84. Also in the […]
Over-night roadworks planned for A259 South Coast Road
Essential road repairs will begin at Peacehaven and Telscombe Cliffs later this month. Night-time carriageway patching and joint repairs will start on the A259 South Coast Road on Monday, July 12 and continue until Friday, July 30. Between July 12 and July 21, the A259 at Peacehaven will be closed […]
Live Leader’s Q&A with Cllr James MacCleary | Wed 7 July at 10am
Join Councillor James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council for our weekly live Q&A. James will be giving all the latest updates from the district council and our partners. If you have a question please put it in the comments of the Facebook post or bring them to be answered […]
Hey! We’re live at Eastbourne to-day…..
YES… Seahaven FM is at the Beacon Centre- or if you are old enough, the Arndale Centre right there in the town centre of Eastbourne. Running from 10 am until 4.00pm. Come and meet the Presenters, have a go at reading the weather- you may even be broadcast live. We […]
Boot and Craft fair in Seaford this Sunday
Just a reminder that there will be a Boot and Craft Fair on the Martello Field in Seaford this Sunday 4th July. Always worth a look for that something that you have been looking for for ages. A Covid regulated event.
Flytippers fined £200 each for ”eyesore” rubbish piles
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. The two culprits are believed to have illegally dumped the mounds of rubbish there on 7 May 2021.Eastbourne Borough Council’s Neighbourhood First team […]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Bulletin – 2nd July 2021
Today’s tips: Take your old batteries back – please never put batteries or items that might contain batteries such as gadgets and toys, in your recycling bin – they have caused fires in our collection vehicles putting the safety of the crew and the Fire Service at risk as well as […]
Has anyone ese noticed these….?
If you are on the seafront area of Seaford you may have seen these intriguing signs with the seagull pointing the way to the town centre. Presumably the signs have the blessing of the Council, but they certainly are a colourful addition to the dull concrete. See how many you […]
Motorists warned of websites charging a premium for DVLA services free on GOV.UK
DVLA is urging motorists to beware of websites that charge a premium for DVLA online services that are cheaper or free on GOV.UK. The agency is reminding motorists that they should always use GOV.UK, to be sure they are dealing directly with DVLA and not paying more than they need […]
Mayor puts on walking shoes for first charity event
The new Mayor of Eastbourne is encouraging people to put their best foot forward in aid of his three chosen charities. Councillor Pat Rodohan’s first fundraising event in office will be the Mayor’s Charity Seafront Walk on Sunday, July 18, from 2pm when he will stride out from Fisherman’s Green […]
Did you see the airship?
To-day Friday 1st July the Goodyear airship made a tour of the South coast from Hastings to Brighton and beyond. Starting over Hastings at 11.40, flew over Eastbourne at 12.10, Seaford 12.30 and on to Brighton via Newhaven, Peacehaven and Rottingdean. It is the first time in ten years that […]
COUNCILLOR CALLS FOR CHANGE IN LAW TO ADDRESS ‘EYESORE’
A Cabinet councillor at Lewes District Council has pledged to continue to lobby government to change the law so that local authorities can tackle ‘unsightly dormant developments’, notably the scaffolding in Talland Parade in Seaford. Despite little or no work taking place on the site, the scaffolding has been in […]
Man jailed for record-breaking illegal tobacco find
The discovery of the largest ever haul of illegal tobacco in East Sussex has landed a 36-year-old St Leonards man in jail. Dany Dilan of Silchester Road was handed a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to five counts relating to trade marks, tobacco packaging and money laundering offences. The […]
Litter signage pilot on A27
Highways England have chosen Lewes district to trial new litter prevention signage. The move follows Lewes District Council’s proactive action to recently clear litter from the A27 between Falmer and Beddingham. The pilot scheme, which launched on Monday 28 June, includes prominent electronic roadside signage installed which displays anti-littering messaging […]
St Peter’s Church Blatchington – Summer Fair
For those of you in the area, on Saturday 3rd July St Peter’s Church on Belgrave Road, Seaford are holding their summer fair. A chance to support those hard working members of the Community involved in this event. On Saturday St Peter’s will open up for their Craft Fair with […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes 1,000 Royal Mail apprenticeships
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed news that Royal Mail have launched a new apprenticeship program with 1,000 places across the country. The new scheme will offer up to 1,000 Level 2 Apprenticeships which will be based at delivery offices across the UK. Many senior Royal Mail employees – including […]
Funding boost for new supported apprenticeship scheme
The Council has agreed funding of up to £615,000 to deliver a Supported Apprenticeship programme to create opportunities for some of the county’s most vulnerable residents. People living in East Sussex in supported and temporary accommodation, and those at risk of homelessness in the county, will be given support to […]
Prime Minister confirms residents will still have a say on planning after reforms
Boris Johnson confirmed in Prime Minister’s Questions that residents will still have a say on planning in their local community following reforms to the planning system. Many of those opposed to planning reforms have been telling residents that the reforms will see them no longer being able to have a […]
Pevensey Armed Forces Day
A great day on Saturday 26th June around the Pevensey Castle area, and those of you who listened to the Seahaven FM live outside broadcast will know from the descriptions given how much was happening. In case you missed it, you can hear it on the Seahaven FM website- click […]
Maria Caulfield MP picks winner in fisherman memorial fundraiser
Maria Caulfield MP has joined the Mayor of Newhaven in picking the winners of a fundraising raffle by Old Bills Valeting to raise funds for a new fisherman memorial in Newhaven. Old Bills Valeting of Seaford had set up the fundraising raffle by offering two prizes for the winners, with […]
Children invited to become wild world reading heroes
Youngsters across the county are being encouraged to stand up for the planet as an annual reading challenge gets underway next month. East Sussex libraries are calling on children aged four to 12 to read six books over the summer months as part of The Reading Agency’s Wild World Heroes, […]
Live Q&A with Cllr Zoe Nicholson – Tues 29 June at 10am
Councillor Zoe Nicholson will be answering your questions and giving all the latest updates from the council at 10am on Tuesday 29 June – please put your questions in the comments in advance or live during the session! Facebook.com/LewesDistrictCouncil
Official school closure notification: Tuesday 29 June 2021 – Robertsbridge Community College
School: Robertsbridge Community CollegeUnique school code: 4035Closed: Tuesday 29 June 2021- Please also check dates as this will most likely be ongoingReason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: Over the course of yesterday, we were informed of a significant number of PCR/LFD positive cases of COVID-19 within the College. As a result, […]
A27 update: District council action on litter continues
After removing a staggering two tonnes of litter from the westbound side of the A27 in May, Lewes District Council’s Environment First team will be back in action next week clearing the eastbound carriageway between Falmer and Beddingham. The overnight work will begin at 9pm on Monday and take four […]
Water sports in Seaford
On the middle part of Bonningstedt Parade Seaford can be found the local watersport centre. Paddy (pictured) is there with paddle boards, wet suits and inflatables. Currently open at weekends and sunny evenings, worth a visit to enjoy the fun of watersports without the expense of owning the equipment. Do […]
Armed Forces Day Seaford
With no official parade to-day in Seaford, flags were raised as a reminder of the Services at the Martello field. We can remember the services, veterans and those who have given their lives.
Local councils in England urged to support businesses to set-up temporary ‘pop-up’ campsites without the need to apply for planning permission.
Holidaymakers will enjoy ‘pop up’ campsites across England this summer to support the surge in demand for staycations. Brits are expected to flock to the nation’s favourite holiday hotspots and destinations in the coming months and the government is keen to ensure red tape does not get in the way […]
A date for your diaries…….
: Just a reminder further to our original post in May Pevensey and Pevensey Bay mark Armed Forces Day on 26 June 2021 with vehicle displays, village market, live music and remembrance. An event is being organised for Armed Forces Day in Pevensey Bay in association with Pevensey Parish council. Seahaven FM will be at […]
Eastbourne and District Armed Forces Day
Saturday June 26th 2021 Five Acre Field, Eastbourne 10am – 5pmA free Community event to celebrate and honour our Armed Forces. Serving Veteran and Cadets parade with the Lord Lieutenant taking the salute. Including Association standards, Arena displays by the local Cadet units and a Military themed Dog Show. Stalls […]
DVLA busts 9 myths around SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification)
March 2020 saw the highest number of SORNs (Statutory Off Road Notifications) made of any month in the past decade, so we’ve busted 9 common myths about it. DVLA is helping motorists by uncovering and busting the common myths that exist around SORN. Myth 1: You can keep your vehicle […]
Are we going in the right direction?
Just to show the need to take care and remember the basic rules here are the latest figures for coronovirus cases up to 26th June. Worryingly the figures are not in the right direction, showing the need not to be complacent and remember hands, face and space. Be careful out […]
Seaford War Memorial Restored to its Former Glory
In advance of Armed Forces Day 26th June 2021, and to mark its centenary year, Seaford Town Council made arrangements for the war memorial on Sutton Park Road to be cleaned and have the inscriptions repainted. The work, carried out by specialist contractors, would not have been possible without the […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes improvements at Lewes Prison
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 […]
Annual report scrutinised by Police and Crime Panel
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 […]
Deadline nears for EU Settlement Scheme
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 […]
Mayor praises workers who keep Eastbourne tidy
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 […]
Increased council powers to deal with traffic offences
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. […]
Safety works planned for old landfill site
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 calls for Covid vaccination site in Seaford
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, […]
Covid Vaccine Passport Scam
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 […]
Business planning programme to achieve your business goals
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 […]
Winner announced for the 2020 LEAP Leadership Programme
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 […]
72% of public service workers volunteered or raised money – even whilst saving lives
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 […]
LIB DEMS WELCOME BUS PARTNERSHIP FOR EAST SUSSEX
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 […]
Live Leader’s Q&A – Wednesday 23 June at 10am
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 […]
In case you missed it…..
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 […]