The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. 56 Hour Closure Friday 28 February to Monday 2 March 21:00pm to 05:00am Full closure from J10 to J8 + slips J10 and J9 Northbound Diversion for M25 via A264 Copthorne Road, B2028, A22 and join at J6 […]
Decision due on Broad Oak closure
A final decision on the closure of Broad Oak Community Primary School will be made next month. East Sussex County Council’s lead member for education, Cllr Bob Standley is recommended to approve the closure of the school at his meeting on Monday, March 9. The closure of the school was […]
Visit Westminster
If you would like to visit Westminster with a tour of Parliament, Maria CAulfield can arrange that for you. Larger school, college and University trips can also be arranged by her office. Please email on :-maria.caulfield.mp@parliament.uk A good opportunity to see how our Parliament works and a generous invitation.
Better safeguarding support for vulnerable older people
IMPROVEMENTS are being made to the way professional support workers ensure the safety and welfare of vulnerable elderly people when they have concerns about coercion and control by family members. The changes follow a review carried out by the East Sussex Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) after the death of a […]
Maria Caulfield MP successful in restoring 8 carriage trains on Lewes to London journeys
Following months of campaigning GTR have agreed with Maria Caulfield MP that in May’s new timetable the Lewes to London journeys will run with 8 carriages as opposed to 4. Currently the Lewes to London service runs with 4 carriages that are connected to another 4 carriages at Haywards Heath. […]
Lewes to Uckfield Line a step closer following launch of Restoring Your Railway fund
The re-opening of the Lewes to Uckfield railway line, known as BML2, came a step closer following a meeting between Maria Caulfield MP and the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps at the launch of the Restoring Your Railway fund. The Lewes to Uckfield line is eligible to be considered as part […]
Sussex Police helped to raise almost £30,000 in 2019 for a charity working to combat loneliness among the elderly, launching new groups in Crawley, Crowborough and Berwick.
Chief Constable Giles York was delighted to hand the money over to Re-engage – his chosen charity of the year for 2019 – at Sussex Police headquarters in Lewes on Tuesday (February 25). Re-engage, formerly known as Contact the Elderly, is a registered charity that exists to help the 500,000 […]
Valuable mountain bike stolen from Peacehaven
Do you recognise this bike, or have you seen it offered for sale? It was stolen from the garage of a house in Skyline View, Peacehaven, sometime between 11pm on Saturday 22 February and 5.30am the following day, and police are appealing for information. The grey Whyte mountain bike has […]
EVENT: St Mary’s Meeting Room, Ringmer Village Hall from 12:30pm-3pm Sunday 1st March 2020
Please come along to meet your local officers, the nearest thing to an officer “on the beat” They are dedicated to serving our community, and want to hear about any problems you are having in the local area. They are particularly interested in hearing about youth anti-social behaviour, fraud, vehicle […]
Former Young Mayor of Seaford, Thomas Exley’s Company selected as finalist in UK Coach Tourism Awards
Seaford Town Council is delighted to pass on the fantastic news that former Young Mayor (2017-2018), Thomas Exley’s company has been selected as a finalist in the UK Coach Tourism Awards, in the Best Day Excursion Category. Exley’s Travel owned and run by 18-year-old Seaford student and entrepreneur Thomas Exley […]
Action Fraud scam watch
Did you know scams cost the UK economy £5-£10 Billion a year, with over 50% of people over 65 having already been targeted by scams; and only 5% of all scams reported? This week’s scam and fraud warnings from Action Fraud: Cybercrime – How to stay secure online Fraud and […]
Maria Caulfield MP urges Second World War Veterans to come forward to mark VE Day & VJ Day 75th Anniversaries
Maria Caulfield MP is urging veterans from the Lewes constituency to come forward to commemorate the 75th Anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day. To mark the 75th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day, on the 8th May and 15th August respectively, veterans of the Second World War are being […]
MOTHERS IN THE SOUTH EAST REPORT LACK OF CONSISTENT CARE DURING PREGNANCY AND POST- BIRTH
More than a third of mums in the South East surveyed felt unable to establish a relationship where they could share concerns about their mental health Ahead of the budget and spending review, the NSPCC’s Fight for a Fair Start campaign is urging the Government to invest £700m in ‘The […]
BRITS PAY AS MUCH BEER DUTY IN FIRST 2 MONTHS OF 2020 AS GERMANS WILL ALL YEAR
By Feb 27th the UK will have already paid the same amount of Beer Duty as Germany does in an entire year UK Beer Duty is 11 times higher than Spain & nets the taxman £3.4 billion a year Petitioners want a 2% (1p) cut in Beer Duty to protect […]
NEU Strike Action on 27 February for Staff
National Education Union members working in Varndean and BHASVIC Colleges will be taking a further day of strike action on Thursday 27 February to demand more funding for their colleges. Varndean and BHASVIC NEU members are striking alongside staff in 33 other Sixth Form Colleges nationwide. In total, 38% of […]
Anyone for Tennis? Tennis Coach Wanted for The Salts
Seaford Town Council is pleased to announce that new tennis courts are to be built at The Salts Recreation Ground as part of the ongoing Salts Improvement Plan and with this comes a fantastic coaching contract opportunity. With a view to successfully increasing community tennis, the Town Council is now […]
New pedestrian crossing coming to busy Eastbourne road
ROAD safety will be improved on a busy route in Eastbourne as a new pedestrian crossing is installed. East Sussex Highways is installing a new pedestrian-controlled puffin crossing, railings, anti-skid surfacing and zig-zag road markings in Friday Street, near its junction with Oak Tree Lane. Puffin crossings are able to […]
FAIRER HOUSING ALLOCATION DESERVED FOR TOWN DWELLERS
A new, fairer housing allocation system proposed by a Conservative councillor moves closer to being implemented across Lewes District after receiving widespread backing at last night’s Full Council meeting (Mon 24 Feb). The Town Local Connection Policy was proposed by Cllr Sharon Davy who feels that the present scheme is […]
APPRENTICE ‘ROTTWEILER’ CLAIRE YOUNG ON HOW TO BE YOUR OWN BOSS
1.4 million SME businesses opened in 2019 with 1.8 million new business registrations expected by the end of 2020 1 in 7 plan to start their own business this year Claire Young co-founded School Speakers and Girls Out Loud after finishing runner-up in The Apprentice and is encouraging other business […]
South of England Show 2020
Offering every generation the chance to re-connect with the countryside and have a great day out, the South of England Show features a non-stop programme of agricultural and equestrian competitions and displays, live entertainment, rural crafts, and an abundance of food, drink and shopping opportunities. Children can meet […]
Havens Community Cars CIO
A new Charitable Interest Organisation (CIO) has been formed to meet significant identified need for transport in the Havens area (Saltdean to Seaford and surrounding villages).Havens Community Cars, a volunteer car driver scheme, is currently recruiting and training drivers who will volunteer for a few hours per week and will […]
FOODS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AFRICAN NIGHT – Saturday 22nd February
Following the very successful Curry Night the next Foods from Around the World event will be an AfricanNight, to be held on Saturday 22nd February at 6.00pm. Tickets are available from the Information Office at just £8 for adults and £5 for children. A full entertainment programme has been arranged […]
CINEMA IN SEAFORD
Fisherman’s Friends – MATINEE Year: 2019Origin: GBDirector: Chris FogginDuration: 112 minutesCertification: 12AAwards: Guardian ReviewRotten Tomatoes %: 79Starring: James Purefoy, Meadow Nobrega, David Hayman, Maggie Steed When a cynical music executive is tricked into trying to sign up a group of sea shanty-singing Cornish fishermen he, a fish out of water, […]
Newhaven Community Day 21st February – Saxon House – still time!
Newhaven residents, reminder this Friday 21st from 11am-3pm is the Newhaven Community Together Day at Saxon House (Newhaven Fire Station) Colleagues from East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, as well as Lewes District Council and Lewes Police will be there all day to talk about all the work they are […]
WHY IS THE UK A LAND OF LACKLUSTRE LINGUISTS?
Language proficiency far greater in Europe than England, Scotland, Wales and NI Only 23% of UK know at least one foreign language, falling from 35%* in 2016 54% believe learning a language at GCSE level should be compulsory 72% think learning another language would change their life The number of […]
Women In Policing Careers Event – 5 March 2020
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, Sussex Police will host its first Women in Policing careers evening on Thursday 5 March in the Arora Hotel, Crawley. This Women in Policing careers event will offer a safe space where women can build their networks and meet other women who currently […]
Beware of rogue traders – storm-hit homeowners told
RESIDENTS are being warned not to fall foul of rogue traders as they count the cost of damage caused by severe storms. Fraudsters have already been reportedly posing as East Sussex Highways staff across the county, offering to carry out repairs and remove fallen trees for cash following Storm Ciara. […]
The amazing Fran McGillivray Band
Fran and Mike would like to tell us where they are playing in the next few weeks. For those of you who know them from their Newhaven gigs you may wish to venture further. Here’s where they will be playing:- Next weekend sees the return of the legendary Broadstairs Blues […]
Consultation launched over proposed changes to taxi licences
People are being invited to have their say on potential changes to the licensing of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles in the district. Lewes District Council has launched the consultation over a proposal to convert all private hire and hackney carriage licences to dual driver licences. If proposed changes […]
Event to boost school governor numbers
INDIVIDUALS and businesses are being invited to discover the career-boosting benefits of being a school governor at an event next month. With vacancies for school governors in maintained schools across the county, East Sussex County Council launched ‘I’m a Governor’ – a major recruitment campaign, to address the shortfall. In […]
Cut back overhanging hedges before nesting season
LAND and property owners are being urged to cut back trees and hedges overhanging roads and pavements before birds begin nesting. People are being encouraged to act quickly to remove vegetation obstructing the public highway before the nesting season, which runs from March to August, starts. Householders, business owners and […]
DISCONNECTED FROM DEALS: 56% OF BROADBAND CUSTOMERS BELIEVE THERE IS A BETTER DEAL OUT THERE FOR THEM
38% of people don’t know when their current broadband contract runs out 21% say their bill was much higher than what they expected 30% haven’t checked their broadband bill in over 3 months When it comes to contracts and subscriptions, we often think that locking into a long-term commitment secures […]
Seaford Neighbourhood Plan result is in and the Town voted YES!
Following almost four years of dedicated work by a team of hard-working local residents the referendum yesterday supported all of their efforts. The result of the referendum is as follows: Yes – 5566 (89%) No – 673 (11%) Rejected – 23 Turnout 31.8 % (national average for larger towns is […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Sunday 16 February 21:00pm to 5:00am Full closure of J9 exit slip Northbound. 1st Diversion via J10, Crawley Avenue A2011, A23 London Road, Airport Way. 2nd Diversion via J6 M25 and back to J9 on M23. Monday 17 […]
Burglary advice following on from Storm Ciara/Dennis
Please check your fences and gardens for broken panels, loose gates or potential entry points, following reported burglaries on the district where suspects have gained entry via insecure gardens. Give your fence and gates a good looking over, has the wind made for some easy access points? Check shed doors […]
Happy Valentines Day – Romance Fraud Advice
Roses are red, violets are blue, scammers are clever, here’s some Romance Fraud advice for you: Don’t rush into an online relationship – get to know the person, not the profile: ask plenty of questions. Analyse their profile – confirm the person’s identity. Check the person is genuine by putting […]
FIVE UK CITIES MAKE THE TOP 100 WORLDWIDE FOR TAKING ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Bournemouth, Coventry, Leicester and Greater Manchester have joined London on the annual list of the 100 cities worldwide being recognized for their transparency and action on climate change. Out of the 850 cities reviewed worldwide, London has – until now – been the only UK city to make the top […]
Splash Point Jazz Club- tonight!
Date: Wednesday 12 February 2020 Time: 7:00pm Where: The View at Seaford Head, Southdown Road BN25 4JS Town: Seaford The Neal Richardson Trio with special guest Graeme Flowers (trumpet) Tickets £10 on the door or on line. Website: www.wegottickets.com/splashpointjazz
2020 COMEDY SEAFORD Award winning comedian WILL FRANKEN headlines – Friday 21st FEB
Outstanding character comedian. From Sedalia, Missouri, Will headed to New York to find his fame and fortune. Teaching in Harlem, performing in Greenwich Village, did voice-over’s for Heineken, Sprint & Volkswagen, headed to San Francisco where he became a cult figure & Tribe net named him one of the Top 25 […]