Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
Some disturbing news from the local Police – please help with any information regarding the described incident:- Criminal damage and attempt arson in Newhaven, STREET SURGERY TOMORROW FOR RESIDENTS Following the below incident, agencies from Saxon House we will be holding a Street Surgery in First Avenue tomorrow Friday 12th June […]
For many of us the last few months in lockdown have been incredibly difficult. While some have been running daily errands or doing food shops for poorly relatives or vulnerable people living close by, others have volunteered at food banks or checked in on elderly neighbours. For many, giving back […]
Our friends Fran and Mike have sent us this stop press note so yet another opportunity to listen to their music and support a good cause. “As you’ll be aware, a lot of independent music venues are in danger of going out of business due to uncertainties regarding putting on […]
Here is a notification from our local train providers concerning cleanliness and hygiene on our trains. The entire fleet of Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express trains, plus stations and staff areas have been treated with a powerful new viruscide which sticks to surfaces, killing the viruses for up […]
Childrens’ play areas in Lewes district remain closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in line with government guidance. Lewes District Council is reminding families that play areas will stay shut until the government announces a re-opening date, which has not yet been set. Councillor Julie Carr,(pictured),Cabinet member for Recycling, […]
Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have today (Thursday 11 June) agreed a series of measures to bring forward new affordable homes in the district. The wide-ranging plan includes 12 new properties at Saxonbury House, the first affordable housing developed in Lewes Town for five years. The Saxonbury House scheme […]
A Cabinet councillor at Lewes District Council has called on the East Sussex Local Government Pension Scheme to stop investing in fossil fuel companies. The scheme is administered by East Sussex County Council (ESCC) and provides retirement income for council employees in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove. The move […]
Eastbourne’s Mayor is supporting a local 3D-printing project that produces protective face shields for keyworkers with a £640 grant from his Kick-Out Covid Fund. TechResort – a local community interest company that focuses on digital, tech and creativity – founded its six-strong 3D print farm in April following urgent calls […]
Cabinet councillors today (June 11) heard that Covid-19 is likely to leave Lewes District Council facing a budget deficit of between £3.2m and £10.2m, according to the latest estimates of Covid-19’s fiscal impact. The projected figures for this financial year have been produced by modelling a number of best and worst-case scenarios based on potential announcements from the government. Councillor Zoe Nicholson, Leader of Lewes District […]