11th February 2020 – Seahaven FM News

Seaford Community Cinema

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

Blinded by the Light. This heart warmer of a musical comedy drama is the work of the man behind Bend It Like Beckham. Set in 1987 Luton, it is about a teenager of Pakistani descent who faces prejudice outside his home and traditional constraints within. He finds his voice through […]

Councillors agree next phase of action on climate emergency

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have agreed the next phase of ‘vital and urgent’ work to address the climate emergency in Lewes district. Shortly after the Co-operative Alliance took control of the council in July 2019, the new administration accelerated plans to achieve zero carbon emissions and climate resilience […]

Music at St. Leonards Church

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

Another Music date at St. Leonards Chuch in Church Street Seaford this Saturday 15th February when Adam Heron will be playing piano. Adam comes from Cheltenham, where he began piano lessons when he was eight. He was a chorister for four years under Adrian Partington at Gloucester Cathedral, and later […]

Council tax increase just over 9p

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have agreed a rise in the council tax of just over 9p a week for a Band D property. The increase would result in a Band D monthly charge of £192.08. East Sussex County Council receives 71% of the council tax paid by residents, […]

Seaford Little Theatre

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

This production has been running at the Little Theatre since last Friday so now is the chance to catch the last few shows. Daily at 7.45 pm until the last show on Saturday 15th February. Another clever farce from masters of humour in which, Timothy Westerby, a harassed advertising executive […]

Council awards nearly £230,000 to voluntary groups

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have approved nearly £230,000 in continued funding to key voluntary groups for the next financial year. The biggest beneficiary is Lewes District Citizens Advice with a £175,340 grant, while further money is being allocated to 3VA (£28,000), Action in Rural Sussex (£3,500), Somptiri (£10,000) […]

20 for 20

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

Could you be one of Trees for Seaford’s new core members? We’re launching ’20 for 20′ in a bid to get more residents involved in planting and looking after trees in our town. That’s 20 people who want to be a core member of a community group taking positive action […]

Lewes District Council agrees funding for creative workspace

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

Lewes’s creative community received a huge boost after Cabinet councillors earmarked £250,000 to support the development of a co-working hub in the town. In addition to the funding, Lewes District Council has granted a lease on 4 Fisher Street to The Werks Group who will set up and manage the […]

Tree fee is ‘trunk-ated’ to boost sponsorship numbers

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

Lewes District Council has announced a discount of almost 70% to the cost of sponsoring a tree in a public place this February and March. The massive price reduction is aimed at driving up the number of people taking up on the district-wide scheme before the planting season ends on […]

COUNCIL GIVES GREEN LIGHT TO BLUE LIGHT SITES FOR SUSTAINABLE HOMES

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

The old Police Station site and Fire Station land in Newhaven could see new sustainable homes being developed under plans being worked up by Lewes District Council. While detailed scheme designs are yet to be produced, the council has ambitions to create a mix of over 30 council houses across […]

Splash Point Closure

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

It is with regret that Seaford Town Council announce Splash Point at Seaford will be shut off from the public for the foreseeable future. This is due to damage to the walkway caused by recent storms. Seaford Town Council will be working alongside Lewes District Council and the Environment Agency […]

Ready Salted makes a pit stop at East Sussex schools

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

YOUNGSTERS were given the chance to climb on board a gritter when a driver from East Sussex Highways made a pit stop at their school. With gritting runs complete, Ready Salted took a detour to visit two schools and a pre-school, with driver Shane Snelling telling pupils how he helps […]

Beware of Evil Twins on Safer Internet Day

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

11 February 2020: On today’s global Safer Internet Day, WatchGuard is warning children, parents and carers to be aware of evil twins when using public Wi-Fi networks. Children and adults alike are all too happy to log on to public hotspots to check their social media and emails or browse […]

Cabinet welcomes ‘imperative’ corporate plan

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

The Co-operative Alliance at Lewes District Council has put targeting climate change and the acute shortage of council homes at the top of the agenda in their first corporate plan. Agreed by Cabinet, the plan sets out the council’s priorities and what the authority will do to achieve them over […]

Official school closure notification: Tuesday 11 February 2020 – Oakwood Academy, Eastbourne

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

School: Oakwood Academy, EastbourneUnique school code: 2002Closed: Tuesday 11 February 2020Reason: Emergency closure – no heatingMore information: None Presumably the problem will be fixed today so that the school can re-open on Wednesday 12th February, but may best to check with the school.