The gym and fitness classes at the Sovereign Centre reopened on Saturday (July 25) with strict hygiene and safety measures in place. The centre was closed in mid-March under government guidance due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Work is underway to prepare to reopen the gala pool in September. Under social […]
Playground users reminded to practice good hand hygiene
Childrens’ play areas in Eastbourne reopened earlier this month in line with government guidance on easing lockdown measures. Parents are reminded they are responsible for their children’s hand hygiene, and good practice such as applying sanitiser before and after using the equipment is recommended. Meanwhile, public toilets are open usual […]
Eastbourne Bandstand stays closed for public safety
Eastbourne Bandstand will remain closed for the remainder of the 2020 season. Following updated advice from Public Health England, the council is not satisfied it can balance the bandstand’s lively entertainment programme with public safety at this current time. Bandstand customers are thanked for their support and all ticket holders […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes £893,366 in additional Government funding to crack down on burglary and theft in local crime hotspots
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that Sussex Police will receive £893,366 in extra funding as part of the Government’s £25 million Safer Streets Fund – delivering on a key Conservative manifesto commitment. The Safer Streets Fund forms part of the Government’s concerted action to tackle crime, and aims […]
Consultation into the future of Eastbourne Station Health Centre to restart
NHS East Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is restarting its consultation into the future of Eastbourne Station Health Centre from Monday 3 August 2020. In February this year, local people were asked to have their say on proposals, which included closing the walk-in service at Eastbourne Station Health Centre. The […]
Boost for business as support programme launches
Companies across the county will be able to access support to help boost business, thanks to new funding. East Sussex County Council has secured £500,000 which it is hoped will support up to 250 businesses to grow, and create more than 100 new jobs.The project, part of South East Business […]
Funding of £420,000 for community safety welcomed in Eastbourne
Around £420,000 of government funding has been secured to help tackle anti-social behaviour, theft and burglary in a part of Eastbourne deemed to be disproportionately affected by these offences. Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne( pictured ) worked in partnership with Eastbourne Borough Council, Sussex Police, Business Crime Reduction […]
Time running out for Lewes district businesses to apply for Covid-19 support grants
Lewes District Council is issuing a final call for local businesses to access Covid-19 support grants as next month’s closure date nears, with £21.7m so far paid out. The council has paid grants to 81% of all eligible small or retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in Lewes, equating to 1,763 firms. The Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure Grant Fund will close on […]
Celebrating success of primary school careers pilot
A CAREERS initiative designed to inspire primary school children is celebrating success as a year-long pilot comes to an end. Since launching in 2019, the Primary Careers Hub has worked with 23 primary schools and more than 160 employees to provide career-related learning experiences for more than 7,200 pupils from […]
The NHS wants you to enjoy your summer and stay safe
Please take note of this reminder from the NHS. As we move towards the height of summer, with all the schools on their holidays, and as more facilities and venues start to reopen, your local NHS wants to make sure you enjoy the summer safely and to remind you that […]
School funding increase for Lewes
The government has announced National Funding Formula allocations for schools for the 2021/22 year, seeing a funding increase for all schools in Lewes. Maria Caulfield MP has continued to lobby Ministers for increases in school funding for schools across her Lewes constituency. This lobbying has been successful as the latest […]
Stop Littering Poster Campaign
Plastic Free Seaford and Seaford Town Council asked students from local primary schools to design posters to encourage members of the public to stop littering. A huge total of 65 fantastic entries were received and the winners and runners up were chosen (with difficulty) by the Mayor of Seaford and […]
Tree and wall removal – ‘risk to public safety is too great’
Three sycamore trees that pose a serious threat to a dangerous wall in Old Town will be removed this week in the interests of public safety. The trees and the cracked wall have become a major concern, with experts fearful that the trees could bring down the wall or a […]
Martello Rotary launch the 2021 Community Calendar
At 2.00pm to-day, Sunday 26th July on the beach area opposite Dane Road, Seaford Martello Rotary Club brought us their 2021 Calendar. Featuring local views and put together by volunteers these calendars are now available. They come in two sizes priced at £8.00 or 6.00. The launch was well attended […]
The FIVE THOUSAND Tin/Jar Challenge for the SCDA FOOD BANK
The Mayor of Peacehaven, Cllr. Claude Cheta has launched a campaign asking residents to donate either a tin or jar of food which will be delivered to the Seahaven Food Bank.Cllr. Cheta has picked this charitable organisation to support whilst in post as Mayor. Peacehaven Town Council are open for […]
Volunteer Car Driver Helps Rescue Kittens
Havens Community Car scheme is a new volunteer driver charity based in Newhaven which helps coastal residents between Saltdean and Seaford with journeys vital to day-to-day living. The Coronavirus Pandemic halted their planned launch in April this year, but after undertaking health and safety reviews and conforming to all government […]
Calling all tennis aficionados!
We’ve got a rather special opportunity that we think will pique your interest… The Devonshire Quarter, home of the Nature Valley International and some of the most prestigious grass courts in the world, is opening to the public! Yep, you read that right. Covid-19 may have forced the cancellation of all […]
Seahaven FM – more power!
Seahaven FM are pleased to announce that on the afternoon of Friday 24th July 2020 the power increased in the Newhaven transmitter from 25 watts to 100 watts. This means that areas that were previously with weak reception will find a new strength and clarity to the broadcasting signal. It […]
Seaford Town Council’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Position Statement
Here is an statement from Seaford Town Council updating the situation relating to easing of lockdown. Seaford Head Golf Course In line with the Government’s announcement on 23rd March 2020, Seaford Head Golf Course closed from 24th March 2020. From Monday 18th May 2020 the Course re-opened to the public […]
Seaford hosts 2020 Veterans and Armed forces Day
Seaford Town Council was pleased to be able to continue to host a Veterans and Armed Forces Day, virtually and within Covid-19 guidance. We have received an update showing the carefully designed poster for the event. Although the Covid-19 restrictions meant that disappointingly a physical event could not take place […]
Free Webinar: Why is our mental health important now?
Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current coronavirus (COVID-19), can be scary and can affect our mental health. While it is important to stay informed, there are also many things we can do to support and manage our wellbeing during such times. Across the nations of the UK, lockdown is easing […]
Maria Caulfield MP joins volunteers at Pells Pool
Maria Caulfield MP joined fellow local residents to help prepare Pells Pool ahead of their reopening to the public. The Lewes MP joined other local volunteers to clear weeds from around the pool to ensure the area is clear and welcoming for the pool’s re-opening following the government mandated shutdown […]
SAD DEATH OF FAITHFUL SEAFORD SERVANT
Lewes Conservatives are very sad to report the sudden death of Councillor Ian White who represented Seaford West Ward on Lewes District Council and was a former Leader of Seaford Town Council and Chairman of Seaford Conservatives. Ian was well-known in the town, and beyond, having served previously as a […]
COUNCIL ‘FORGING AHEAD’ WITH AFFORDABLE HOMES IN LEWES TOWN
Lewes District Council’s determination to create new affordable homes across the district show no signs of slowing as a development in Lewes Town is ‘forging ahead’. The council’s wide-ranging plan for new homes includes 12 new properties at Saxonbury House, the first affordable housing developed in Lewes Town for five […]
30% of jobs and 75% of self-employed supported in Lewes
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the latest statistics showing the large levels of government support in Lewes during the Coronavirus pandemic. Latest figures form the House of Commons Library shows that up to 30th June 2020, 11,100 jobs had been furloughed through the government’s Job Retention Scheme in the Lewes […]
Maria Caulfield MP urges Seaford residents to join Seaford Football Club local discount scheme
Maria Caulfield MP is urging residents in Seaford to support their local football club and local businesses by joining the new local community discount card scheme. The Seaford MP joined Seaford Town FC to launch the Community Card and handed out awards to players, alongside Seaford Town Mayor, Cllr Rodney […]
INTRODUCING THE 2020-2021 YOUNG MAYOR OF SEAFORD
Seaford Town Council introduces the 2020-2021 Young Mayor of Seaford, Chanel Pritchard, as she sets out her fundraising plans for the year ahead Chanel Pritchard,previously the Deputy Young Mayor 2019-2020, took over the reins and became Seaford Young Mayor 2020-2021 in May of this year. Unfortunately, like so many things, […]
Fire engines and firefighters saved in Newhaven and Lewes
It has been announced that planned cuts to fire engines and firefighters in Newhaven and Lewes have been dropped thanks to Maria Caulfield MP speaking up for residents. The proposals were modified following a campaign by Maria Caulfield MP and neighbouring Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle. The concerned MPs wrote to […]
THREE QUARTERS IN THE SOUTH EAST PLAN TO STAYCATION IN THEIR OWN HOMES AND GARDENS
The Prime Minister has encouraged us all to take a staycation this year, making the most of the UK’s home-grown tourist destinations. New research has found that a large number of families in the South East are planning to take that term very literally. Seventy-seven percent of people questioned in a survey,by […]
Public sector pay rise supported by Maria Caulfield MP
Maria Caulfield MP has supported the government’s announcement of a pay rise for 900,000 public sector workers including doctors, teachers, police officers, armed forces personnel, and others. Doctors and dentists will receive a pay rise of 2.8%. As part of a three-year pay deal reached in 2018, nurses who are […]
SEXISM IN THE (REMOTE) WORKPLACE
• 35% of female workers experienced at least one sexist workplace demand since lockdown started • 60% of female workers didn’t report inappropriate requests to HR • 25% of female workers targeted with these comments have upped their beauty regime, fearing a negative impact on their career Female workers have received sexist demands from […]
Award for new Hailsham school project
THE CONSTRUCTION of a new 420-place school in Hailsham has been named ‘project of the year’ at a national awards ceremony. Development of Hailsham Community College Primary Academy, a collaboration between East Sussex County Council and Morgan Sindall Construction, won the category ‘Building project of the Year under £10 million’ […]
Free support for businesses on the high street
Save the High Street is offering free personalised COVID-19 recovery and resilience health-checks for local businesses. After completing an online survey you’ll receive: A Health-Check report and scores, highlighting risks and opportunities across your business. 6 top recommendations selected for you, each with step-by-step guides and other content. A telephone […]
Maria Caulfield MP holds virtual meeting with local farmers as part of the Meet Maria launch
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has meet virtually with farmers from across the Lewes constituency to discuss issues that are of concern to local agricultural industry. The Lewes constituency is made up of Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Polegate, and the surrounding villages. The attached photo shows Maria Caulfield MP meeting virtually with […]
Newhaven safe from DFDS job cuts
Maria Caulfield MP has put the case forward for jobs on the Newhaven to Dieppe ferry route and learnt that none of the planned 650 job cuts will be happening locally. Following discussions with the Newhaven Port Authority regarding Danish based company DFDS Maria Caulfield MP confirmed that whilst 650 […]
A Beginners Guide to Butterflies
During the summer Sussex comes alive with butterflies. In a new series of free online courses, butterfly expert Michael Blencowe, will help you to identify the butterfly species found in Sussex and give you a fascinating insight into their amazing lifestyles. These short talks are free, but donations to support our […]
42 SUSTAINABLE ACTIVITIES FOR A SUPER SUMMER
· 69% of parents feel that this year’s summer holidays will be harder than usual · 54% of parents are keen to keep their kids entertained by exploring the outdoors · 47% are considering new activities and they haven’t tried previously · Parents are concerned that watching TV and playing on game consoles will increase […]
James MacCleary is the new leader of Lewes District Council
Councillor James MacCleary(pictured) has been elected the new Leader of Lewes District Council. He has been deputy leader since the Co-operative Alliance took control of the council in July 2019. The election of leader was contested by Councillor MacCleary (Liberal Democrat) and Councillor Isabelle Linington(Conservative). Councillor MacCleary was elected by […]
Wild Coast Sussex – an exciting new project to connect coastal communities with their beautiful Sussex seas.
Sussex Wildlife Trust is delighted to have been awarded a grant of £528,600* by The National Lottery Heritage Fund for its Wild Coast Sussex Project thanks to money raised by National Lottery players. Wild Coast Sussex will inspire Sussex communities to care for the marine environment and enable them to protect their local coast and sea. Sussex […]