Fraudsters have been targeting vulnerable and elderly residents ahead of Valentines Day, with a few reported cases these past few weeks. Romance fraudsters often join online chats, or group forums targetted at our older communities. Unlike other fraudsters they do not initially ask the victims for money; instead they spend […]
Referendum – One Week to Go!
Seaford Town Council is pleased to promote the date of the Seaford Neighbourhood Plan Referendum, on Thursday 6th February. Keith Blackburn, the Chairman of the Steering Group of volunteers and Town Councillors, says “It has been a long journey, taking nearly 4 years, but the hard work and much public […]
Sussex Police makes Stonewall’s Top 100 employers
Stonewall names Sussex Police one of Britain’s Top 100 LGBT inclusive employers. Sussex Police ranks 68 on LGBT charity’s annual list of inclusive employers Stonewall index receives a record 503 submissions Sussex Police demonstrates consistent performance Sussex Police has been named as one of the most inclusive employers in Britain […]
Have Your Say on Sussex Police Funding – A Reminder about Smarter Policing and Safer Streets
Following the Government’s announcement on 22 January about the police funding settlement 2020/21, Sussex PCC Katy Bourne is now able to consult with residents on a rise to your local precept (council tax contribution). She has launched a snap survey to find out how Sussex residents feel about a […]
SCRUTINY PANEL REPORT ON HEALTH HUB RELEASED
Lewes District Council’s Scrutiny Committee will meet next week (February 6) to consider a recommendation not to progress with a new health hub development on the Downs Leisure Centre in Seaford. A special panel was set up by Scrutiny Committee to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed development. […]
Blues Brothers show- This Saturday
NEWHAVEN LIFEBOATS WILL BE PRESENTING A SHOW ON SATURDAY 1ST FEBRUARY-see attached flier. This will be at Newhaven Social Club, Bridge Street, BN9 9PN Tickets priced at £ 10.00 each are available at www.ticketsource.co.uk/newhavenlifeboatevents All proceeds will go that ever worthy cause RNLI Lifeboats so do have a fun evening […]
Seaford Cinema this Friday
On Friday 31st January showing ” Yesterday” A struggling musician realises he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed. This story was originally concocted by screenwriter Richard Curtis and Jack Barth and tells how the young […]
FAMILIES SUFFER FOOD LABEL ‘FATIGUE’
Modern families are tired of purchasing products with too many listed ingredients. Simplicity is increasingly important when buying for their family, rather than scrutinising a long list, time-pressed parents say. New research by Danone suggests that over half of young people (56%) want food brands to offer products made with […]
A West View Concession Hut available for a new trader in 2020. Your chance to have your business on the Seaford’s seafront.
Seaford Town Council are excited to announce that there is a vacancy within one of the West View Concession Huts. Do you have a unique, creative, environmentally friendly, sustainable business? Seaford Town Council want to hear from you! The West View Concession Beach Huts are purpose built in a prime […]
Horsham resident wins £7,000 worth of business start-up assistance
Horsham resident Hedley Woodman has been announced as the winner of Ignition – a campaign to help start-up businesses with £7,000 worth of time and resources from local industry professionals. Hedley, who is a veterinary surgeon by trade, wowed the judges with his eco-friendly alternative for the veterinary sector. He […]
Political leaders join call for new era at UTC
The Leader of Lewes District Council and MP for Lewes have issued a statement of hope for the future of the University Technology College in Newhaven. The announcement by Councillor Zoe Nicholson and Maria Caulfield MP will be welcomed by many, particularly young people and businesses in the town. UTC […]
Sussex Police Warns of Danger of Courier Fraud
The Local Police are putting out several warnings about Courier Fraud What is courier fraud? Criminals typically carry out courier fraud by cold calling the victim, purporting to be a police officer or bank official to gain their trust. The fraudsters will then claim there’s an issue with the victim’s […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Saturday 25 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) 21:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of the Godstone to Crawley link. Diversion to J8 on the M25, back to J7 anticlockwise. Sunday 26 to Friday 31 January (inclusive) 21:00pm to 5:00am […]
What is courier fraud?
All you need to know. There are common elements to each case of courier fraud. A fraudster contacts victims by telephone claiming to be a police officer or bank official. They may have some basic and easily obtainable personal details about their victim to substantiate their claim. The caller may […]
ACS Launches Campaign to Create 25,000 Dementia Friends in the Convenience Sector
ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has launched a campaign in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Society to help convenience retailers and colleagues better understand and support customers living with dementia. The campaign aims to create 25,000 Dementia Friends in the convenience sector to help customers, colleagues and communities affected by dementia. […]
Have Your Say on Sussex Police Funding
Yesterday (Wednesday 22 January) PCC Katy Bourne welcomed the biggest funding boost for policing in a decade after the Government announced a £1.1billion increase. This means that Mrs Bourne is now in a position to consult with residents on how much they contribute locally to Sussex Police. She has launched […]
Seaford Young Mayor’s Quiz Night Success!
Seaford Young Mayor’s Quiz Night Success! On Friday 17th January the Seaford Young Mayor James Jenkins, assisted by the Deputy Young Mayor Chanel Pritchard, hosted a General Knowledge Quiz at ‘The View’ at Seaford Head. The team entry money, proceeds from the raffle and auction of a day trip to Bruges for […]
Busy week for arrests across the Lewes District
Officers from various Police teams across the Lewes District, including northern villages, and down through our coastal towns, had yet another busy weekend, and week this week with 14 arrests made since Friday 17th January to Thursday 23rd. Offences include, public order offences, assault, 3 in for ABH (actual bodily […]
Seahaven FM – Live in Lewes
This Saturday morning 25th January finds our radio station doing an outside broadcast from The Riverside Centre, Lewes, situated near the bridge on the main shopping road in Lewes. We start live broadcasting at 10.00am and our own and Lewes resident Clive Mellor will be meeting the people of Lewes […]
New checks on the way for free bus passes
HOLDERS of concessionary bus passes in East Sussex are being warned invalid or out-of-date passes will no longer be accepted from this spring. From April, bus drivers won’t accept passes which have been cancelled, reported lost or stolen, replaced with a newer pass or which don’t work because they’re damaged. […]
Budget plans could include £6.5 million of investment
COUNCIL leaders will be asked to agree extra spending worth £6.5 million when they discuss the latest budget plans next week. Although proposals will include £3.5 million of savings, East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to consider additional investment in roads and services for vulnerable adults and children […]
Mayor of Seaford becomes first volunteer for new transport charity
Councillor Nazish Adil, the Mayor of Seaford, signed up to become the first volunteer car driver for the new Havens Community Car scheme scheme this week. The service will support residents from Saltdean to Seaford (and surrounding villages).Mayor Nazish expressed her support for the new charity and said she was […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Sunday 19 to Friday 24 January (inclusive) 21:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of Gatwick Spur + outer ring management on South terminal roundabout + lane 3 ring road North coming out of Gatwick. Diversion via Airport Way, A23 […]
Construction work of The Salts Tennis Courts available for tender
Seaford Town Council is excited to announce plans to refurbish The Salts Tennis Courts. This eagerly anticipated new facility will include three courts, floodlights (subject to Planning Permission), a gated access system and new robust fencing. The Town Council is currently working with interested funding organisations to secure grant funding, […]
Safe speed to save lives – ‘Better late than never’
Police Forces across England and Wales will be carrying simultaneous speed enforcement campaigns for the coming weeks until the end of January. The Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) are supporting the January 2020 speed enforcement campaign, which is coordinated by The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC). The Sussex Safer Roads […]
Advice to rural residents and farm buiness owners
PCSOs Willson, and Stainer continued their patrols across rural Northern villages on the Lewes district this week, following burglaries around farms, and rural businesses. With PCSOs visiting rural farm business offering crime prevention advice and support, as well as looking into any lines of enquiry. As well as securely locking […]
Moulsecoomb Primary School is a good school; let us prove it
Campaigners are calling for Ofsted to return to Moulsecoomb Primary School to see for themselves the improvements that will show that is a good school. Since April parents and staff have been campaigning relentlessly to stop the school from being forced by the Government to join a multi-academy trust, which […]