Coast to Capital has launched a new £2.1 million grant scheme, ‘Business Recovery Grants’ to provide businesses including those in the Lewes District with funding of between £10,000 and £170,000 (for projects of £20,000 to £340,000). The programme will provide up to 50% of an expansion project for organisations that […]
Sussex CCGs first to launch locally commissioned service for the BAME Community
Sussex Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are the first to launch a locally commissioned service (LCS)* in response to the disproportionate effect of Covid-19 on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people in the county. It is a critical element of the Sussex-wide BAME Disparity programme. In June this year Public […]
Maria Caulfield’s pavement parking campaign a step closer to success
Maria Caulfield’s campaign to end problem pavement parking has taken a step closer to success as the government announced proposals to ban the practice. Parking on pavements disproportionately affects people with visual or mobility impairments, those assisted by guide dogs, and wheelchair and mobility scooter users. More than 95% of […]