Some information from Brighton Buses about the revised bus timetable starting this Sunday. Obviously with schools starting up again there are sure to be some challenges. If you haven’t been on board buses for a while then please take a look at the safer travel guidance, you can also read about […]
Seaford Town Council Declares Climate Emergency
At its Full Council meeting Thursday 20th August, Seaford Town Council resolved to declare a Climate Emergency in order to identify this Town Council’s recognition of the climate and environment crisis facing the world. At an earlier meeting held in 2019, the Town Council created a Climate Change Working Party […]
Tourist Information Centre to reopen soon at new location
The Tourist Information Centre will reopen from its new location at the Welcome Building in Devonshire Quarter at 10am on Monday, September 7.This relocation from Cornfield Road allows the council to combine its visitor services into one multifunctional team.The new centre will continue to offer the same services including ticket […]
Green Homes Grant
From next month, the new £2 billion Green Homes Grant will part fund low carbon home improvements for over 600,000 homes however, only registered installers can carry out the work. To take part, all tradespeople must register with TrustMark – the Government Endorsed Quality Scheme giving homeowners reassurance that businesses […]
Winter Garden awarded £1.6 million towards refurbishment
The Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council has welcomed £1.6 million in government funding towards the refurbishment of Eastbourne’s Grade II listed Winter Garden. The money from the Getting Building Fund, designed to support economic recovery and create jobs, is a boost to the £3.9 million refurbishment project which will enhance […]
Self Employed Income Support Scheme
Small and medium sized businesses in the Lewes District can now access Open4Business for free until 31 October 2020. The online funding portal is updated regularly with new local, regional and national funding announcements and can be easily searched by industry, region and business size. The portal then provides information […]
Culture Recovery Fund
For the latest funding streams available under the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund visit here www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-available-through-the-culture-recovery-fund. It includes the Culture Recovery Fund: Grants scheme administered by the Arts Council England. You can apply for this fund if you are a cultural organisation who is at imminent risk of failure. Round two […]
There are countless reasons why we should Love Eastbourne, but one of the favourites? The endless opportunities for family fun!
From rockpooling on sunny beaches and exploring the South Downs National Park to making furry friends at our local wildlife parks and burning off excess energy at the town’s numerous adventure parks – there is something for everyone. And the best news is… Eastbourne tourism have got a family holiday to giveaway! Enter now to be […]
Benenden Hospital fully open again
Benenden Hospital at Cranbrook, Kent, is set to continue its arrangement to support NHS trusts in the Kent and Sussex region. Despite cases of Coronavirus falling, the pressure on the NHS is set to remain and in light of this, Benenden Hospital, as part of the Independent Healthcare Provider Network […]
Maria Caulfield MP supports steps to bring key industries closer to trade negotiations
• Department for International Trade (DIT) steps up engagement with British industry and farmers as UK trade negotiations intensify • Eleven new trade advisory groups, covering a range of key sectors, established to provide knowledge and experience • Insight and expertise of top business people being used to inform UK […]
Help at hand for crisis-hit residents
RESIDENTS struggling to afford food and essentials due to the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis will continue to be given vital help. Working with voluntary and community groups and foodbanks, East Sussex County Council has developed a range of support for those worst hit by the effects of the […]
Covid-19 recovery: Council launches FREE fast-track planning advice for business
Lewes District Council has launched a new fast-track planning advice service for businesses to help them adapt quickly to the many challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The Covid-19 crisis has created countless challenges for businesses and the council is helping to address these wherever it can. This latest council […]
Climate emergency: Sustainable Business Partnership and 3VA to lead Community Forum
Lewes District Council has appointed the Sustainable Business Partnership Community Interest Company (CIC) and 3VA to lead the Lewes District Council Climate Forum. Designed to enable district-wide ownership of the climate emergency, it is hoped the forum will help focus climate and sustainability issues in the district and provide support […]
Order repeat prescriptions before the August bank holiday weekend
Patients who rely on regularly prescribed medication are being urged to order repeat prescriptions before the August bank holiday weekend (29-31 August) Most pharmacies and GP surgeries will be closed or have reduced hours over the bank holiday, and the NHS is advising patients to order repeat prescriptions now. Forgetting […]
Help us keep Sussex safe
If you see or hear anything the police need to know about, or have any information about any incident please contact them online, or call 101. Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org You can also visit the website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find […]
Is your business COVID-Ready?
Eastbourne’s COVID-Ready quality scheme covers accommodation, restaurants, outdoor attractions and more, and is designed to provide all the latest guidance and support for your business following the coronavirus outbreak, while also reassuring customers that their visit will meet the highest safety standards. The self-certified scheme has been created in partnership with the Eastbourne Hospitality Association, Visit […]
Updates to Police Front Offices
From today (Monday, August 24), Seaford Police Station and Lewes Police Station will revert to public opening hours of 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. The Sussex Police front office in Newhaven remains closed at this time. Seaford and Lewes police stations will no longer deal with enquiries relating to […]
Seaford Health Hub unlikely at Downs site
Lewes District Council has pledged to continue to support health bodies to identify new GP premises in Seaford following a viability study of the Dane Road site in the town centre. Earlier this year, the council decided that plans for a new health hub at The Downs site in Seaford could not proceed unless it was demonstrated that there was no way to deliver new GP premises […]
Calling all Tree Lovers of Eastbourne
Eastbourne ECO Action Network is working to make the town carbon neutral by 2030. The network also aims to turn Eastbourne green by at least doubling current tree cover, an ambition which is being kick-started through a new crowd funding campaign.The network is aiming to plant thousands of trees on […]
Mayor reaches out to children with mental health problems
Eastbourne’s Mayor has awarded £500 from his Kick-Out Covid Fund for counselling and support to help children suffering with mental health problems. The grant has been made to Holding Space, a not-for-profit community organisation that provides mental health support to parents, carers, children and families. This is the third project […]
A meeting of the Planning & Highways Committee will be held via Zoom on Thursday 27th August 2020 commencing at 7.00pm
Planning ApplicationsApplications received week commencing 2nd August 2020LW/20/0508 14 Corsica Close – Addition of a ‘cube’ open veranda to the rear elevation ofthe property in the private garden for Mr and Mrs BroomanLW/20/0394 Cranford Alfriston Road – Erection of front extension for Mr S DannLW/20/0464 Malvern House Alfriston Road – […]
Lewes District Council has appointed the Sustainable Business Partnership Community Interest Company (CIC) and 3VA to lead the Lewes District Community Climate Forum.
Designed to enable district-wide ownership of the climate emergency, it is hoped the forum will help focus climate and sustainability issues in the district and provide support to individuals and groups to develop solutions in their communities. The Sustainable Business Partnership CIC and 3VA bring essential expertise and experience in […]
Eastbourne Eye-extended
Offering panoramic views of this lovely town, the 35 metre tall Eastbourne Eye will be on the Western Lawns until 31 August -BUT now until 30th September!! Tickets can be purchased at the time of riding and cost £5 for adults and £4 for children under 1.4 metres tall. The now usual social distancing […]
Florist scoops £2,500 to grow budding new business
An entrepreneurial florist has won £2,500 towards her new business start-up in the first ever ‘virtual’ final of the Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP) annual award. Clare Smith beat the other finalists who all had to present their business plans to a panel of judges in a Dragon’s Den-style competition, which was held online this year due […]
COUNTY COUNCIL SAY NO TO CYCLING AND WALKING IMPROVEMENTS IN LEWES DISTRICT
Councillor ‘in despair’ at ‘bewildering decision’ Councillors at Lewes District Council are ‘in despair’ after East Sussex County Council decided to pull all their support for government-funded improvements to Lewes district’s cycling and walking infrastructure. The government emergency active travel fund was announced in May in response to the increase in […]
CALLS FOR GREATER PROTECTION OF SHOPWORKERS AS ABUSE DOUBLES DURING PANDEMIC
· Reported cases of shopworker abuse have doubled during the coronavirus pandemic, retail workers were abused every fortnight on average in 2019 Despite government’s new measures, trade union Usdaw has launched a petition for new legislation to protect retail staff Mandatory facemasks and coverings have caused an increase in abusive and […]
Local colleges amongst 180 to share £200m government funding
Two colleges in the Lewes constituency are among 180 set to share £200m of government funding for estate improvements Plumpton College and East Sussex College Group, which has campuses in both Lewes and Newhaven, are set to receive £409,751 and £1,817,583 each respectively, to make repairs to their campuses. They […]
31.9 MILLION CONSUMERS PUTTING FINANCES AT RISK BY BANKING ON UNPROTECTED SMARTPHONES
Despite more than half (52%) worrying about banking apps being hacked if their phone is lost or stolen Millions of us are actually putting ourselves at risk by carrying out our online banking on smartphones and devices that are potentially vulnerable to a security breach. 47% of smartphone owners who […]
Is your child road safety aware? Survey of parents reveals road safety fears
Most parents do not think their children understand road dangers or concentrate properly when near roads, a new survey reveals as pupils prepare to set off back to school from next week. Safety campaigners have urged parents to help children learn the Green Cross Code “as they would their spellings […]
92% OF A-LEVEL STUDENTS FEEL RESULTS WILL BE VIEWED LESS MEANINGFULLY THIS YEAR
51% worry that the quality of education will suffer as universities learn how to best teach remotely Students are anxious (38%) and nervous (37%) about starting university in September 64% of students would like a mix of remote learning and face-to-face teaching As thousands of school leavers receive their A-level […]