Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
Lewes District Council is asking landowners to come forward if they have sites that could form part of a new local plan. The new Lewes Local Plan, which is commencing preparation, will set the framework for future planning decisions in the District up to 2040. Cabinet Member for Planning, Councillor Emily […]
Charity at the forefront of the Online Harms Bill urges Government to deliver on Boris Johnson’s determination for ambitious regulation NSPCC sets 11th hour demand for Government: ‘Pass our tests for online regulation so children don’t continue to suffer avoidable harm and abuse’ Online sex crimes recorded against children in Sussex […]
Maria Caulfield MP is encouraging community groups and village organisations in the eastern part of her constituency to apply for community grants from Wealden District Council. The Wealden Community Grants Recovery fund offers grants of between £500 – £5,0000. These need to be spent before the end of March 2021. […]
The Sussex, Kent and Medway Armed Forces Network (AFN) is celebrating its success at the national Soldiering On Awards after being named the winner of The Forces in Mind Trust’s Working Together Award. This national prize recognises the AFN’s hard work to make sure people with a Forces background can get support and help on […]
The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has launched a national road safety survey to help inform the Home Office’s review of roads policing and any future plans for enforcement. They know this is a top priority for Sussex residents, and Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne wants to make […]
Here is some news from a Seaford Town Council meeting held recently concerning Christmas Magic. It’s something really special for the town, so lets hope not too many restrictions:- MINUTES of a Meeting of the Community Services Committee held via Zoom on Monday 21st September 2020 at 7.00pm.Present:Councillors S Dunn […]
At their Autumn Conference this weekend, the Liberal Democrats have agreed proposals that would see the BBC licence fee level set independently next year after government cuts forced the BBC to end free TV licences for most over-75s.As of 1 August 2020, TV licences are now only free for people […]
Many people have hidden disabilities which mean they don’t show physical signs. Hidden disabilities include learning difficulties, mental health, speech, visual or hearing impairments. They can also include asthma and other lung conditions, as well as chronic illnesses such as diabetes. Disabilities affect each person in a different way. They can […]
Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District Councils have launched a new website to promote the wide array of local independent shops in the area.Shop owners are being urged to sign up to the free website that has been designed to provide residents with a thorough directory of local independent shops across […]
A host of new initiatives aimed at improving Seaford beach for residents and visitors to enjoy has been underway – thanks to the hard work of a community partnership. Lewes District Council has worked in close partnership with a number of groups during the last year to bring about beach […]
The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has given a ringing endorsement to Eastbourne Borough Council’s Whole Estate Plan. The 25-year environmental management plan focuses on the conservation of the downland and ensuring it has a sustainable future, including supporting the council’s tenant farmers. The plan has taken two years […]
Lewes District Council has agreed to continue its business support programmes for a further three years. Cabinet councillors agreed that the Local Enterprise & Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP) had proved a great success, having supported and encouraged more than 250 local people with either a desire to start their own business […]
A CROWBOROUGH man caught selling illegal tobacco from a market stall has been ordered to pay £600 in fines and costs. Richard Milham, of Queens Road, Crowborough, pleaded guilty the possession and supply of illegal tobacco when he appeared at Hastings Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 15. The 66-year-old was […]
Cancer nurse and MP for Lewes Maria Caulfield has today raised a mug in support of Macmillan’s Coffee Morning and is encouraging her constituents to do the same. Now in its 30th year, the charity fundraiser usually sees millions of pounds donated every year to help support people affected by cancer. […]
The renewal of Railway Quay in Newhaven is set to go-ahead after the Town Deal Board secured £500,000 in government funding. The funding will transform the area between the former UTC building and the Railway Club into a focal point and gateway to the town centre with a new café, […]
Eastbourne Council would like to hear your views on waste collections. See their proposals below:- Eastbourne Borough Council is considering changes to the waste and recycling service. This includes moving from weekly to fortnightly waste collections in most parts of the borough, known as ‘alternate weekly collection’. We are carrying […]
YODEL staff working from depots in Hatfield, Hayes, Waltham Cross, Basildon & Borehamwood could decide to take strike action along with other staff in Yodel depots across the country over the offer of a disappointing pay rise. The company has put forward a two-year deal starting from July 2020 to […]
Sent on behalf of the Sussex Police and Crime PanelOngoing efforts to address an increase in reported rural and business crime across Sussex were reviewed by a scrutiny panel on Friday 25th September. Sussex Police and Crime Panel heard how the number of rural incidents reported to Sussex Police had […]
The Town Council is pleased to announce that, following repair work, Splash Point has reopened. The hard work to protect this popular and iconic seafront feature is a direct result of positive partnership working with a number of community groups, organisations, and local authorities, forming a Seaford Beach Partnership. The […]
Extent of staff opposition to academisation of Peacehaven primary school revealed at public meeting At Monday’s (21/9/2020) public meeting arranged by ‘Hands Off Peacehaven Schools’ to discuss the future of embattled primaries Peacehaven Heights and Telscombe Cliffs, representatives of the National Education Union revealed that a survey, completed by 80% […]
As part of the Towns Fund Project, the Government has today announced £500,000 for Newhaven for the project to regenerate Railway Quay which will create a welcoming space between the High Street and the station with plans for coffee shop facilities and a transport hub. Newhaven is one of the […]
A message from Keith Glazier “Every home and every business in East Sussex has been hit by Covid-19 – often severely. “That’s why many people are relying more than ever on public services like care for the elderly and vulnerable, support for businesses or help with education. “Knowing this, I’m […]
Neighbourhood Watch would like to share this with you:- “For the third year running, we’re excited to launch the nationwide search in partnership with our friends at Co-op Insurance to find and celebrate some of the UK’s best neighbours. Our members have told us that to be a great neighbour […]
The Leader of Lewes District Council has said the Covid-19 financial challenge ‘will not define the future of the authority’ as plans are agreed to identify savings alongside new ways of working. The coronavirus pandemic has left councils all over the UK facing significant budget deficits due to the loss […]
Cabinet councillors have today (Thurs, Sep 24) agreed to drive ahead with ambitious plans for the former UTC building which will create jobs and further boost Newhaven’s economic growth. This comes after the government announced £1.3million towards Lewes District Council’s redevelopment of the landmark last month through the Getting Building Fund, and […]
Lewes District Council is providing a £500,000 loan to Wave Leisure Trust to help restart gym, swim and exercise classes for people across the Lewes district amid the trust’s financial difficulties caused by the pandemic. Cabinet members agreed the financial support at a meeting today (Thursday, September 24) after hearing […]
Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have today (24/9/20) endorsed the authority’s medium-term financial strategy (MTFS) and appealed to the Secretary of State for Local Government, Robert Jenrick MP, to ‘step up and fulfil his commitment to local government’. Robert Jenrick assured councils back in March that the extra local spending needed in response […]
NO NEW savings are being planned at this stage for next year’s council budget despite the unprecedented financial pressures of the Covid-19 response. A report to East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet explains how careful financial planning and partnership working means that, for the first time in more than a decade, […]
Police are warning people to be wary of fraudulent emails purporting to be from HM Courts and Tribunals after receiving five reports of scams in Sussex. The emails state that the victims owe a £25 fixed penalty charge. They say that if the victim does not pay the fine they […]
The NHS COVID-19 app is now available in England and Wales The free NHS COVID-19 app is a vital part of the NHS Test and Trace service in England, and the NHS Wales Test, Trace, Protect service. Protect your loved ones. Download the app. The new NHS COVID-19 app, now available […]
Local MP Maria Caulfield has urged all those people in the Lewes constituency who are eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter, as the Government launches its drive to vaccine 30 million people. The drive to vaccines comes as new research from Public Health England suggests that […]
Maria Caulfield MP is backing plans to radically overhaul sentencing, to crack down on crime and protect the public by ensuring dangerous criminals are kept in prison for longer. For too long, our justice system has been beset by complex and confusing laws which the public often feel fail in […]
On Thursday 24 September, the government is launching a new NHS app to help trace and restrict the spread of coronavirus in our communities. Designated businesses and venues that are open to the public are required by law to print and display a scannable QR code issued by Government. This will […]
The parents of thousands of children in Sussex are being urged to get their child protected against flu this year, reducing the risk of them becoming seriously ill and infecting their wider family. Every child aged two to three is eligible and can receive the vaccine at their GP practice. […]
With around 200 local suppliers and 200 stores stocking local products, a regional co-operative is encouraging people to buy local during British Food Fortnight. From 19 September to 4 October, Southern Co-op will be shouting about a range of products which are part of its Local Flavours range. With local […]
Wildflowers at Southover Grange Gardens in Lewes are attracting creatures great and small with people as well as bees and insects enjoying the colourful blooms. Lewes District Council has prioritised the planting of wildflowers in order to increase local biodversity and encourage pollinator species to flourish. The shortage of bedding plants during Covid-19 has provided even more of an opportunity to expand wildflower planting. The council’s ecologist spotted […]
£105 million extra funding for councils to prevent vulnerable people supported during the pandemic ending up on the streets • Council to receive £964,300.00 to support vulnerable people across district • First 3,300 of 6,000 planned new homes for rough sleepers to be delivered by end of the year […]
This is a statement from the Royal College of Occupational Therapists:- The difficulty that frontline key workers are having in accessing COVID-19 tests has recently been the subject of much discussion in parliament and the media. Occupational therapists across the UK play a key role in the fight against the pandemic, and the lack of […]
At a meeting last week the local MP, Maria Caulfield, the Parish Council and the Friends of Cuckmere met with The Environment Agency (EA) to work out an action plan to tackle the terrible problems the river Cuckmere has had in recent months with flooding in the winter and dying […]
British universities and colleges warned about spike in ransomware attacks by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ. · 40% of students do not consider the risk of a cyber-attack after sharing log in details · 57% admit using the same passwords for multiple accounts · Mum and dad […]
Local businesses and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend a virtual briefing about a potential new project on Railway Quay in Newhaven. A new project that is planned for the site would involve shipping containers being used to create the Railway Quay Hub. It is hoped that these would be used […]
In these difficult days, here is some news regarding investments with National Savings:- NS&I must strike a balance between the interests of savers, taxpayers and the broader financial services sector. Changes will ensure NS&I’s interest rates are aligned appropriately against those of competitors. Interest rate reductions will apply to variable rate and […]
The weekly Leader’s Q&A will take place on Wednesday 23 September at 10am. Cllr Zoe Nicholson, Deputy Leader of Lewes District Council will be answering your questions and giving the latest updates from the council. www.facebook.com/lewesdistrictcouncil
Locate East Sussex has smashed its performance targets for the three years up to April 2020, supporting 42 companies that have moved into East Sussex and helping a further 66 local companies expand into new premises.Attracting over 1,300 enquiries, the team delivered 69 tailored packages, each comprising 12 hours of […]
A new Climate Action Forum for Lewes district is being created and they would like to invite all those interested to the first meeting on Zoom on Wednesday 7th October, from 4pm to 6pm. The forum is being hosted by Sustainable Business Partnership CIC and 3VA. This forum aims to […]
Two schools are celebrating after receiving £1,750 between them towards new outdoor equipment thanks to local councillors. Devonshire ward councillors awarded £1,000 to Bourne School in Melbourne Road to buy outdoor learning equipment and waterproof clothing so that all pupils can take part in forest and beach school sessions. They […]
We have received the following message about the M23, from Kier, the main Contractors: “It gives me great pleasure to announce that as of Wednesday 16 September, the M23 is open for traffic with the 70mph national speed limit reinstated and gantry technology in place. We have been on your […]
This week Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne is working with partners to raise awareness of the work of REBOOT – a unique early intervention programme that has helped 1099 young people in Sussex since 2019. With funding from the PCC, Sussex Police is working with NHS Partnership Trust, […]
Arts festival Coastal Currents has installed an incredible mural in Eastbourne town centre as part of this year’s September antics. Spreading from Rye to Eastbourne, this annual festival has spread its wings to now feature heavily in Eastbourne and also have commissions and interventions running throughout the year. Its recent […]