Lewes Council Planning Department have approved the plans put forward to build 183 homes on the old school site in Seaford. It appears that permission has been give to demolish the old school building but to leave an open park space. Twenty one new flats will be built on the […]
This week’s scam and fraud warnings from Action Fraud:
Amazon Prime scam: Action Fraud warns of Amazon Prime scam that has cost victims over £400,000 in two months. Criminals are targeting members of the public with automated calls stating that the recipient has been charged for an Amazon Prime subscription. Full details of the scam and signs to look […]
Operation Blitz, Halloween number and timings.
With Halloween, often comes additional groups of youngsters out and about in the town, most out trick or treating, unfortunately each year some take to other activities. The help prevent an increase in anti-social behaviour this evening, an additional Operation blitz patrol will be in place on from 1600-2200, where […]
Seaford Community Cinema – this Friday 1st November
Woman at War Year: 2019Origin: ISDirector: Benedikt ErlingssonDuration: 101 minutesCertification: 12AAwards: Guardian ReviewRotten Tomatoes %: 92Starring: Halldóra Geirharosdóttir, Jóhann Siguroarson, Juan Camillo Roman Estrada Halldóra Geirharosdóttir’s Halla is a bike-riding environmental guerrilla battling big industries. She fires an arrow over a power line, causing electricity cuts and short-circuiting government plans […]
Strike action planned at Moulsecoomb Primary School to stop academy plans
Teachers in the National Education Union (NEU) at Moulsecoomb Primary School have voted unanimously to take strike action to prevent the school from being taken over by an academy trust. Every single vote cast was in favour of taking strike action, with a turnout of 82.6%. Now the union is […]
Appeal after person dragged into car in Seaford
Police investigating the possible abduction of a person in Seaford are searching for a Lexus car believed to be involved in the incident. The alarm was raised at 2.37pm on Friday (October 25), when a member of the public reported that he had seen someone being assaulted and the dragged […]
Restaurant’s gold standard for healthy eating
AN Eastbourne eatery has become the first restaurant in East Sussex to achieve the ‘gold’ standard under a new awards scheme for healthy eating. Bibendum, in Grange Road, won the accolade under the Eat Out Eat Well rating system administered by East Sussex County Council’s Trading Standards team. The scheme […]
What To Do With Your Pumpkin Leftovers
OVER TWO THIRDS OF BRITS DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH PUMPKIN LEFTOVERS 33% of UK adults buy at least two pumpkins at Halloween New research from food waste fighting app, Too Good To Go, has found that two thirds of Brits don’t actually know what to do with pumpkin […]
Update on last weekend’s Operation Blitz activity
This weekend’s Operation Blitz was conducted by PCSOs Willson, Ash and Collins. The team headed out across the district shortly after 4 pm, owing to the recent changes in Blitz patrols, winter times, and your feedback; operation Blitz will now run from 1600-2200 each Friday and Saturday for the duration […]
Stand up comedy night Friday 1st November
More going on at the Meridian Centre in Peacehaven! Coming this Friday night are Comedians from the Comedy Circuit to lighten up the week and set you up for the week-end. The doors open at 7.00pm and the show starts at 8.00pm. Bar facilities are available. Tickets at £ 10.00 […]
£28,000 extra funding to help those in need
Councillors at Lewes District Council have recommended a change in the rules that govern council tax discounts on empty and unfurnished homes, a move that will generate £28,000 of additional funding to help people on the lowest incomes. If approved by Full Council, the decision will abolish the council tax […]
Sustainable council housing that ‘changes lives’
The Co-operative Alliance at Lewes District Council has approved the latest plans for council housing in Newhaven, Ringmer and Lewes. The majority of the new homes will be built on old garage sites in the district and will boast a very high level of sustainability features. The approval by Cabinet […]
CIL is ‘game-changer’ as fund tops £5 million
Cabinet councillors have given the green light to a wide range of bids for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding that will see £1.2 million allocated to projects in the Lewes district. CIL is a charge local authorities can make on new developments to raise funds for the improvement of roads, […]
Co-operative Alliance: will not ‘deviate from our duty’ in tackling climate change
A Cabinet councillor at Lewes District Council has reaffirmed the Co-operative Alliance’s commitment to making essential changes to how the authority functions in the drive to tackle climate change. Councillor Julie Carr, Cabinet Member for Recycling, Waste and Open Spaces, was speaking after councillors approved a new policy to reduce […]
Rise in recorded sex offences against Sussex children
A sex crime against a child recorded every seven minutes nationally In Sussex there has been a 59% increase in the number of recorded sexual offences against children from 2014 to 2019. NSPCC calls for transformation of support system for children who have been abused Recorded sexual offences against children […]
Hospice cheque
Simon Cosham from St Wilfrid’s Hospice popped in to a Newhaven garden centre last week (24 Oct) to collect a cheque for the £535 raised during the business’s recent charity coffee morning. The money was raised at Paradise Park from hot drink sales, an afternoon tea raffle and other fundraising activities earlier […]
Academisation of schools in East Sussex at all costs
Recent Freedom of Information Requests by the National Education Union (NEU) reveal East Sussex County Council (ESCC) to have spent just over £55,000 of public money pursuing an academisation agenda in the face of fierce community opposition. £8,500 of that money was spent on barrister fees fighting a court case […]
Winter months -Operation Magpie – Winter burglary awareness advice.
Christmas – Christmas is a time for giving…but sadly for taking, too! Police will be working hard over Christmas to keep you and your family safe, but here are a few simple steps you can take to protect your home, presents and loved ones this festive season. When you are […]
2019 Seaford Model Railway Show – Saturday 26th October
As on the poster this will be held at Seaford Baptist Church in Belgrave Road, Seaford. There will be plenty to see with many working models. Entry is £ 4.00 for adults and £ 1.00 for children and runs between 10.00am – 5.00pm.
Serious failings identified in academy trust set to take over Moulsecoomb Primary School
Despite protests from parents and staff wishing to keep their school locally run, an academy trust has been found to take over Moulsecoomb Primary School. The campaign has already seen University of Brighton Academies Trust and STEP Academy Trust withdrawing from the process. Lancing based New Horizons Academy Trust (NHAT) […]
Travel shop in Seaford re-opens
The Thomas Cook shop in Place Lane Seaford has re-opened albeit with new owners. We sadly reported the closure of the store when Thomas Cook went into administration but since Hays Travel bought the stores from the Administrator many will re-open and the ex Thomas Cook staff will retain their […]
Shop around for best energy deal this winter
RESIDENTS are being urged to keep costs down this winter by considering a switch to a council-supported energy supplier. With energy usage increasing during the colder months, Your Energy Sussex could help households save money by offering a 24-month tariff that fixes prices for two winters. The not-for-profit company offers […]
Corelli Ensemble – Concert Sunday 27th October 2019 at 4.00pm
Corelli Concerto Grosso Op 6 no.12 Songs by Bach, Butterworth/Hughes, Strauss, Manning and Offenbach performed by Dame Felicity Lott -soprano and Paul Austin Kelly – tenor To be held at SEAFORD BAPTIST CHURCH, Belgrave Road, Seaford BN25 2EE Tickets in advance online at:-corelliensemble.co.uk Also in advance £12.00 from the Seaford Tourist […]
Retired pilot pens new book for aviation enthusiasts around the world – 20 West: A journey through six decades of turbulent change within avi
“A delightful read tracking the journey of a young man devouring his exciting pathway through the changing world of aviation. Enchanting!” Ian Taylor, Chief Executive, Line Up Aviation “20 West should be on the must-read list for anyone aspiring to a career in aviation” Max Tams, Private Pilot […]
Seaford Bonfire Society Procession
Saturday – 19 October 2019 Time: 19:00 – 21:00 Seaford Bonfire Society Procession Night Nigel Chorley & Clive Mellor This years bonfire procession broadcast starts at 6pm with two hours of live coverage from 7pm on 96.3fm and via the internet at www.seahavenfm.radio. Tune in to hear the evening live […]
Foodbank Awareness Day Tues 29th October at Denton Island Community Centre, Newhaven
Newhaven SCDA’s Family Learning, Foodbank, Advice Hub and Health & Wellbeing teams have joined forces to put on Foodbank Awareness Day, coming up on Tues 29th October. The event will give a behind-the-scenes look at the Newhaven foodbank for the local community, along with facts, figures and generic case studies […]
Anti Slavery Day
Today, Friday 18 October, is Anti-Slavery day and Sussex Police is showing support and continuing commitment for stopping all forms of slavery, human trafficking and exploitation. It reminds us to take a closer look in our communities for this hidden crime. Building on our previous external campaign in January which […]
Society announces 2019 student assignment winner
The South of England Agricultural Society is delighted to announce that four students – Ben Willdig from Hampshire, Jo Owens and Clare Peffers from Surrey, and Lesley Shipway from Sussex – have been selected as its 2019 Student Assignment Competition winners. Open to anyone studying at land-based colleges in the […]
A Family of Birds at Seaford Head
A Family Bird Watching Trip to Seaford Head A family from Ringmer recently visited Seaford Head Nature Reserve and had a wonderful day of bird watching. The family contacted Seaford Town Council to share their experiences with the following beautiful piece of writing by ten year old Jay 6th October 2019 […]
Seaford Music Society – Sunday 20th October 2019
The Divertimenti Ensemble will be performing at St. Leonards Church, Church Street, BN25 at 3.00pm. Doors will open 2.30pm. This Concert will feature Divertimenti, a newly-commissioned work by the internationally-acclaimed, Brighton-based composer, Sally Beamish, and Mendelssohn’s Octet in E Flat Major, Opus 20. The other works being performed will be Mozart’s Fantasia […]
Tonight Local Cinema
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is tonight’s showing at the Barn Community Theatre