Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
National Education Union members at three East Sussex schools will strike over proposed plans to privatise their schools tomorrow. Three quarters of Peacehaven town’s schools are expected to be shut as teachers and support staff belonging to the NEU and GMB unions walk out. Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP, who has spoken […]
The latest Neighbourhood Watch Network e-newsletter is now available. In this issue we hear about the three new online toolkits the Network has produced for members and coordinators covering social media, burglary prevention and managing a scheme. We also hear feedback to Fundraising and Social Media workshops, advice on how […]
Have you considered a career with Sussex Police? Recruitment opens for contact handlers on 3 May 2019 and for Police Officers on 17 June 2019. We are offering special recruitment tours of our contact, command and control centre throughout May. Meet our dedicated staff, ask questions and get a real […]
A motorcyclist died when his machine was in collision with two other vehicles on the A27 at Wilmington on Thursday evening (April 18). The 63-year-old man from Eastbourne was travelling west towards Lewes at 6.36pm when the collision, also involving a black Vauxhall Astra and a white Nissan Primestar, occurred. […]
Sussex remains a safe place to live and work, the Police and Crime Commissioner told a scrutiny panel today. In light of growing concerns about the increase in incidents of knife crime nationally, Katy Bourne presented a report to the Sussex Police and Crime Panel about her role in ensuring […]
Veterans and Armed Forces Day for the District of Lewes and surrounding towns and villages is being arranged for Saturday 29th June at the Martello Fields, Seaford. The organisers, a joint committee consisting of the Seahaven Branch, The Royal Society of St George, Seaford Town Council and the Seaford Branch […]
An increase in weather temperatures unfortunately generally sees in an increase in ASB and youth ASB around Bank Holiday weekends. This weekend Officers joined forces with Wealden (Uckfield) teams to work together to prevent, and disrupt youth ASB around Uckfield and local train stations. Officers started early afternoon in Lewes […]
Seaford Town Council aims to support concessions throughout the town and can offer monthly and annual trading consent notices. The Council are currently seeking a fish & chip mobile concession offering a high-level of service to trade at Bönningstedt Promenade along Seaford Seafront – this is a stunning location with […]
They have gathered together a number of other local activities that promote health and wellbeing and have put these all in one place for you to browse. In the Programme of Activities please look out for some new activities: French Conversation Group – Did you always want to speak French, […]
Do you recognise these two females? Police are investigating a series of distraction thefts in supermarkets in Uckfield and believe these two people could be connected. This CCTV was captured on February 13 and shows two people working together to steal a woman’s purse from her handbag. The 85-year-old victim […]
Katy Bourne awarded the charity’s Speak out Stay safe service £5,000 from the Safer in Sussex Community Safety fund which was launched by her office in 2013 for crime reduction and community safety initiatives. With the help of mascot Buddy, specially trained NSPCC volunteers teach pupils aged four to 11 […]
Residents of Malling will have or will soon receive in the post a Workplace Travel Update letter for April 2019; detailing ongoing work to manage the transport, including parking for staff at Sussex Police and ESFRS Headquarters. To update the Headquarters car parking works are progressing well and approximately 57 […]
Vehicles today are by and large more difficult to steal than ever, unless the thief can access your key or fob to clone them. Best to keep your keys safe, out of view when at home, and away from your front door. Lewes Police have had a few reports recently […]
A teenager who stabbed a man in the street on Christmas Eve has been convicted in court. Jordan Novis has been sentenced to six years’ detention in a Young Offender Institution following the incident in Seaford on 24 December. He originally denied possessing an offensive weapon (a knife) in public […]
MOTORISTS are being encouraged to plan ahead for routine maintenance work due to be carried out at Exceat Bridge, near Seaford, next week. Disruption is expected as drainage surveys take place overnight on Tuesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 24. The bridge and half a mile stretches of the A259 […]
Following the approval of the outline planning application for residential development at the former Newlands School site, Eastbourne Road, in September 2017 the developers, Bellway Homes, have submitted a detailed application covering the layout and design of the dwellings, the housing mix and other matters not covered in the first […]
CTLA Community Transport was delighted to host an inter-generational Easter lunch at the Hillcrest Community Centre, Newhaven, last week. The 3rd Peacehaven Brownies painted Easter vases and decorated eggs for the table displays and, along with the adult volunteers, helped to serve refreshments and play bingo with the 37 older […]
With the days lengthening and the evenings getting lighter, it’s clear that summer is just around the corner and what better way to while away a summer’s day than spend it at the great British seaside. Seaford Town Council has responded to public demand and is delighted to announce a […]
We are delighted to say that, between May 1st and the end of June, Tesco customers can support two key Sussex Wildlife Trust marine programmes, every time they shop. You can cast your vote by placing the blue token you get at the check-out in the Sussex Wildlife Trust ‘Bags of Help’ box. […]
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions: 23, 24, 25 & 26 April 10.00pm to 4.00am Lane 1 closure leading to a full closure of J9 Gatwick exit slip plus Lane 1 on Gatwick Spur Northbound from J9. Diversion via J10 Crawley Avenue A2011, A23, […]
There are no closures scheduled on Good Friday, Easter weekend or Easter Monday, 19-22 April 2019. The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions: Monday 15 April 9pm to 5am Lane closure leading to a full closure from J8 (M25) to J9 (Gatwick) Southbound. Diversion to […]
Police Forces across England & Wales are using a new system called Single Online Home (SOH). This is a policing portal which allows the public to easily report crimes, incidents and information online. The police non-emergency phone number 101 remains available if personal contact is required. However, using SOH significantly […]
Friday 5th April started around 1800 hours, with Officers focusing patrols to being in and around the Lewes and Seaford areas, owing to ongoing youth issues, cars being broken into or damaged and the fun fair being in town in Seaford. First port of call was the Malling field and […]
Logistics businesses should take the chance to speak out against the worsening skills shortage, according to FTA, as it calls on industry to support the call for evidence launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Road Freight and Logistics. Sally Gilson, Head of Skills at FTA, the organisation representing […]
SCATE East Sussex issued a democratic challenge to all local candidates standing for election on the A27 route.“We sent them our new information leaflet and asked them to stand up and be counted in our fight against this contentious proposal”, said Liam Russell, Chairman of the group. “We want local […]
£500 reward issued for wanted man Tre John Bunby Police are offering a £500 reward for information leading to the arrest of Tre John Bunby, who is wanted for breaching his bail conditions in relation to a domestic incident. The 25-year-old has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order in […]
A pair of council waste workers turned into animal rescuers when they spotted a lamb trapped in a ditch during their morning rounds. Lewes District Council waste operatives Matthew Liddy and Luiz Sanchez sprang into action after noticing the stranded lamb while driving along Lewes Road. They pulled over and […]
Since early 2016 the Sporting Future and Towards an Active Nation strategies have served as a catalyst to increase activity across the UK. Both documents called for the sector to immediately re-evaluate its approach, commitment and direction, in order to reverse the alarming trend of inactivity. Since their conception, the […]
On Monday 8th April, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Rye Harbour Discovery Centre. As Sussex Wildlife Trust trustees, members of the Discovery Centre Appeal Board, Baxall Construction and Friends of Rye Harbour Nature Reserve looked on, Tor Lawrence, CEO of Sussex Wildlife Trust, stepped forward to ‘break […]
Last week, The Wildlife Trusts launched their Wilder Future campaign, with Sussex Wildlife Trust committing to the long term creation of a Wilder Sussex. This is one of our biggest campaigns ever, to help counter the major environmental issues that we face. A major part of the Wilder Future launch […]
Update On Significant Planned Road Works On The M23 And The Brighton Main Line Improvement Project There are no closures scheduled for the week beginning 8th April, or on Good Friday, Easter weekend or Easter Monday, 19-22 April 2019. The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather […]
Lewes man Charles Pleasance wanted for recall to prison A thief who was jailed for 10 months in May last year and released on licence in January this year is wanted for recall to prison after breaching the terms of that licence. Charles Donald Pleasance, 30, of no fixed address […]
Seaford Town Council is delighted to announce that the eagerly awaited, new skatepark development begins tomorrow, 3rd April. The construction programme will take approximately 12 weeks so that the skatepark will be available to use by the end of June. CCTV is to be included as part of the project, […]