Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
A support scheme for the payment of £10,000 or £25,000 grants to eligible local businesses went live this morning – Thursday 9 April 2020. The Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund were announced by the Chancellor in response to the acute challenges being faced by […]
The community hub set up by Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council to help the most vulnerable people through the Covid-19 corona crisis is proving to be a lifeline for anyone without the support of friends and family. Council staff were mobilised and redeployed from their normal day-to-day duties […]
Hardworking council waste crews are being thanked by residents across Lewes district in helping to keep the country going during the pandemic. Household, recycling, clinical and garden waste collections are operating as normal in Lewes district while some neighbouring authorities have suspended their garden waste pick-ups. The only current change is there are no bulky waste collections at this time for items such as kitchen […]
Despite the high temperatures last weekend, many people in Sussex followed governmentadvice to stay home, help protect the NHS and save lives. Superintendent Graham Barnett said last week: “We were pleased to see that most of the public had listened to our appeals to stay home and avoid travelling to places […]
Sussex Police believe there could be an increase in organised acquisitive crime across the county – including burglaries of business premises – and have increased police patrols and proactive targeting of known local criminals. Two men, charged with stealing £80,000 worth of stock from Currys PC World in Hove, were arrested after […]
Partly closed: Thursday 9 April 2020Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: Monday 6th April – Friday 17th April: Gildredge House is closed for the majority of students over the Easter period. The school is continuing to provide care for a limited number of children; children who are vulnerable and children whose […]