Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
1) From Lewes District Council –The new ‘one-stop’ website of local businesses is open at the following web address:http://eatlocal.info/You can filter results by supplier type and by local area. 2) Government loans for small businesses –The government will cover the interest and the administration costs of their Bounce back loans:www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-coronavirus-bounce-back-loan […]
Email has always been the most commonplace method used by online fraudsters to trick innocent people out of their money, their identity… or both. It still is. And currently, they’re exploiting the current Coronavirus pandemic with persuasive messages ranging from vaccines and cures to tax refunds and fake charity appeals. […]
Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP for Brighton Kemptown has been told by the Department for Education that plans remain in place to turn Moulsecoomb Primary School into an academy school, but there has been a temporary pause to this activity due to “Covid19 priorities”. The letter also acknowledges both the “depth of […]
The rise of our canine companions as ‘four legged therapists’ during lockdown The UK has always been a nation of dog lovers but our pooches are helping us more than ever not only just to survive modern life but actually thrive in it. We are increasingly turning to our four-legged friends […]
Although it probably doesn’t feel like it there is a Bank Holiday coming up. Most refuse collection days are different next week due to the Early May Bank Holiday on 08 May. Please bear in mind that during the bank holiday week collection crews might be working a bit ahead […]
“Local knowledge” could stop coronavirus spread in our communities Co-operative Alliance Leaders at Lewes District Council says that the success of government plans to track and trace coronavirus in the community will be influenced by the “local knowledge and insights” of the people undertaking the work. Zoe Nicholson, Leader of […]
Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils have launched a new website to showcase the wide array of local food and drink businesses offering deliveries in response to the Covid-19 crisis; Read here for the full story https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/lewes-district-council-news/new-one-stop-delivery-website-promotes-local-food-firms/
From Turkish baths to swimming pools, train travel has revolutionised our architecture. Wherever you travel in the country the railway is not far away — or at least its influence, from towering viaducts hidden among the nation’s greenery to elaborate passages and tunnels populated by fast-moving trains. There is something magical about […]
Update 29 April, 9.50am: A decision was made this morning to close the school today. We are hoping to re-open later this week. Updates will be given when we have further information.
1) From Lewes District Council –Limit the spread of Coronavirus by leaving the house only when it is essential. More guidance on what is considered essential, and how to protect yourself and others from Coronavirus at:https://www.gov.uk/coronavirusLots of social media messages today reminding us of the gov.uk website FAQs:https://www.gov.uk/…/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can… 2) Particular focus on […]
Partly closed: Wednesday 29 April 2020Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: The school will aim to provide childcare for children of key-workers and vulnerable children, as long as appropriate staffing levels can be put in place. Many parents working in key worker sectors may be able to ensure their child is […]
On Monday 4th May, the National Education Union Brighton & Hove Branch are hosting a free webinar for parents and educators across the city on Zoom at 4pm. This will be an interactive webinar with plenty of opportunity for participants to ask questions of guest panellists Caroline Lucas MP, Lloyd Russell-Moyle […]
PROJECTS aimed at reducing suicide and self-harm across Sussex could benefit from cash boosts of up to £15,000. The Sussex Health and Care Partnership, which includes local councils and health services, has launched a Suicide Prevention Innovation Fund and is inviting groups and organisations to apply for a share of […]
The Government has announced that a new loan scheme for small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic will launch for applications on Monday 4 May. Firms will be able to access loans between £2,000 and £50,000 through a network of accredited lenders. These loans will be interest free for the […]
The Sussex Crisis Fund has been set up to support community and voluntary sector organisations in Sussex who are leading efforts to support people most affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Emergency grants of up to £5,000 are available on a weekly basis. One successful applicant, Laurie McMillan of The Bevy […]
Liberal Democrat councillors are calling for safe space to be created for cycling and walking during the lockdown. Many cities across the world have already put in place measures to address the transport implications of the pandemic such as closing roads to motor traffic enabling people to make sure they […]
Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District Councils have launched a new website to showcase the wide array of local food and drink businesses offering deliveries in response to the Covid-19 crisis. With demand rocketing as people stay at home, some businesses have diversified by transforming their premises into a community shop with a delivery option while others have scaled up their takeaway service. The councils’ […]
Food banks need your donations – both food and cash:We had an email from a very kind listener who was moved to ask their fruit and vegetable deliverer to send a second box (which they paid for) to the local food bank.Kindness, as we know, multiples. The fruit and veg. […]
A special needs school in Seaford now has all the compost, flower pots and gardening tools it needs to repair their dilapidated vegetable beds, thanks to the generosity of a Sussex charity. St John’s, in Firle Road, is finding the current lockdown a struggle as most of its standard income […]
With recent council meetings cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis, the Co-operative Alliance at Lewes District Council plan to hold their first ‘remote’ Cabinet meeting on May 7. Council officers are testing various IT systems and meeting platforms to ensure residents are able to access the meeting online and hear […]
Funded by Lewes District Council, every business in the District has access to a free two hour 1-2-1 meeting with a qualified business advisor from Edeal, a local business support service. Their experts can help you with every aspect of starting up and running a business, ranging from business planning, […]
We have been sent some information from Brighton and Hove Bus Company- and it’s not just about Buses! Do take a look at their Community pages; there is some really useful information, ideas and links. “Thank you once again for sharing all the really helpful information which is on our […]
Please do as much as you can online rather than by phone.Links to websites are in full so they can be copied and pasted into your internet browser’s top line. 1) From Lewes District Council –Southdown provides free mental health phone & video support sessions to those 16+. Find out […]
The railway is never switched off. Electricity powers the overhead cables and third rail 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Passenger services are not the only users of the rail network – freight trains run all through the day and night. Never anticipate that you know when the […]
View Post The following works are scheduled on the M23, subject to weather conditions. Monday 27 April to Thursday 30 April (inclusive) 20:00 to 06:00 Full carriageway closure from J10 to J8 plus all associated slips Northbound Diversion for M25: A264 Copthorne Road, A22 and join at J6 M25. Diversion for […]
Sussex’s NHS, care providers, councils, police, fire and ambulance services are making an impassioned plea to the public to continue to stay at home to stop the spread of COVID-19. In an open letter to the public, public services across Sussex urge local communities to stick with Government advice. With the warm […]
Huge thanks have been paid to members of the public, businesses and volunteers who have supported Sussex key workers in accessing essential personal protective equipment (PPE) to tackle COVID-19. The Sussex Resilience Forum (SRF) is responsible for co-ordinating the response to COVID-19 alongside emergency services, local authorities, health and other agencies. The […]
Here is the latest from Lewes regarding help that can be given in these difficult times:- The portal for the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund is live and accepting applications from eligible businesses who will receive £10,000 or £25,000 depending on various criteria. […]
This weekend’s phone number is:- 07989188960 Please use the above number/s to contact the team direct to report anti-social behaviour between the hours of 4pm and 10pm on Friday and Saturday. This phone number/s should not be used to report any other crime or incident. To report crime and incidents please contact us online, email […]
Pubs will re-open for customer collection and delivery A national initiative to save our beloved pubs Supported by Fever-Tree, Sipsmith, Tyrrell’s Crisps and Brakes Government support currently being discussed pub2me.com is now live. A COVID-19 not for profit initiative, it will potentially connect thousands of pubs with millions of customers who […]
Young people in East Sussex are being helped to survive the lockdown with a new social media campaign run by their peers. The campaign, running under the banner ‘STAY’ is aimed at giving quality information to young people – STAY well, STAY informed, STAY home, STAY sunny.It includes tips about […]
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed an extra £1.6 billion of Government funding for local councils including Lewes District Council, Wealden District Council, and East Sussex County Council. This extra £1.6 billion takes the total given to councils to help their communities through this crisis to over £3.2 billion, an […]
Here are some ideas to keep us all fit from the Heart Foundation to keep us healthy:- At a time when gyms are closed and the population is being asked to stay at home, finding ways to keep active can be challenging. Regular physical activity is strongly associated with a […]
Update 23 April, 7.07am: The school is open to key worker and vulnerable pupils. The school is taking these pupils from across the federation. Closed to all other pupils until further notice. For any queries regarding this notification, please contact CS Customer Relations: Email – cs.customerrelations@eastsussex.gov.uk Telephone – 0345 60 80 […]
Disadvantaged children across the Lewes constituency are set to receive laptops and tablets as part of a push to make remote education accessible for pupils staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak. Devices will be ordered for children in the most vital stages of their education, those who receive support […]
Newhaven MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed news that the Government is to support fishing businesses with a new £10 million support package. More than 1,000 fishing and aquaculture businesses in England will receive direct cash grants through a fisheries support scheme announced by the Government. The latest step to protect […]
The Lewes District Citizens Advice are seeing an increase of people needing their services because of the Covid19 lockdown. We are all finding ourselves in an unprecidented situations and the recommendation from Citizens Advice is to get in touch before the problem becomes overwhelming. New phone line has been setup […]
Seahaven Store house, nearly quadrupled the number of families it’s supporting since the covid19 lock down. The Storehouse began 8 years ago in 2012 and is now seeing unprecedented demand for their services. This is the same for all food banks, if you can help by leaving just one or […]
From this week, d/Deaf people across East Sussex are set to benefit from a new Video Relay Service (VRS), which has gone live in all GP practices and offers telephone consultations to British Sign Language (BSL) users. The new, improved service will see GP practices being able to offer the consultations with support from […]
While the government has announced various schemes aimed at helping businesses deal with the impact of COVID-19, other organisations have launched funds to support entrepreneurs, community groups, social enterprises and freelancers. Here are some that we’ve spotted: The Prince’s Trust and Natwest Enterprise Relief Fund is offering one-to-one support and grants […]
A second person has been fined £250 within two weeks after their rubbish was discovered flytipped in Lewes district. Lewes District Council responded following a report of household and building waste dumped on the verge of Gorham’s Lane, Telscombe, on Tuesday, April 7. One of the council’s Neighbourhood First advisors sifted through the rubbish for evidence of the owner and […]
Here is some news from this very worthy volunteer group that they would like to share with us:- “We have been contacted by phone or online nearly 550 times over the last 10 days. Some will have been making contact to volunteer, but the rest are either a phone call […]
Businesses from Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to take part in Edeal’s new LEAP Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme for business support and their chance to win £1,000. Based on the successful LEAP Entrepreneurial Programme that has been running since 2013, this free, comprehensive programme provides: […]
Access to the outdoors and spending time together in it, is more important than ever for families, a national *survey by the 90-year-old youth charity YHA (England & Wales) has found. The survey results, which were published by YHA on its 90th anniversary (10 April 2020), found that 93% of families regard […]
Council tenants and leaseholders in Lewes district can now apply for home contents insurance from as little as £5 per month thanks to a new scheme. Lewes District Council has teamed up with Aviva, the UK’s biggest insurer, to launch Homes First Insurance following a request from tenants. While the council insures the structure of council […]
GP practices across Sussex have transformed the way they work to ensure local patients remain safe and get the care they need during the COVID-19 pandemic. With the safety of patients and practice staff a priority, new measures have been introduced through the creation of dedicated sites and areas within […]