Health and Wellbeing Newsletter November 2020.pdf(~10 MB) Click on the above link and all will be revealed what the Sussex Community and Development people are doing for the Community. You will be amazed to see how much is actually going on to benefit all members of the Community beit help […]
Update on Significant Planned Road Works on the M23
Monday 2 to Friday 6 November (inclusive) There are no full closures on M23 Smart Motorway Project or slip roads over the next week. There will be some lane closures only.
Lewes District Council gives £7,000 boost to Marcus Rashford campaign
Lewes District Council will give £7,000 to selected charities and community organisations in the district that are supporting Marcus Rashford’s campaign for free meals for children during the school holidays. Councillor Johnny Denis (pictured), Cabinet Member for Communities and Customers, said: “Many people in the public eye make contributions of […]
Head to the Congress MOVIE Theatre this November and treat yourself to a well deserved night out
Sadly due to the recent Covid National Restrictions all these screenings have been postponed until further notice. NOVEMBER MOVIESA Season of Especially Chosen Films You’ll Love!All at the Congress MOVIE TheatreEvenings 7.45pm, Tickets £8 (£5 child)A Star is Born, 6 NovemberBlack Panther, 7 NovemberThe Shape of Water, 13 NovemberJo Jo […]
Commemorative Wreaths Laid at Seaford War Memorial and Commonwealth War Graves ahead of Remembrance Sunday
The Mayor and Young Mayor of Seaford have laid commemorative wreaths at Seaford War Memorial and the Commonwealth War Graves ahead of Remembrance Sunday. Due to the regrettable decision of having to cancel any physical Remembrance Sunday Service at the War Memorial on 8th November due to the Covid-19 restrictions, […]
River Ouse is not a dumping ground’ people are told
Flytippers who throw old bicycles, shopping trollies or other items into the River Ouse are being warned they are causing pollution and potential flooding. Lewes District Council and the Environment Agency are appealing to people to stop dumping objects in the river following a clear up by specialist contractors between Cliff Bridge and Willey’s Bridge earlier this […]
Council Chair celebrates ‘exceptional commitment’ within waste service team
Unsung heroes’ from Lewes District Council’s waste services team were singled out for praise by senior councillors who visited the Newhaven depot in Robinson Road. During the visit last Thursday (Oct 22), Councillor Adrian Ross, Council Chair, and Councillor Julie Carr, Cabinet member for Recycling, Waste and Open Spaces, thanked all Environment First staff for their hard work in keeping the district clean and bins emptied, especially during the pandemic. They also commended five staff who […]
Sussex Police bolstered by 129 extra police officers
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that Sussex has been bolstered by an additional 129 officers since the Government launched its major police recruitment drive one year ago. The addition of these new officers brings the total number of police across Sussex up to 2,904, meaning there are now […]
Lewes MP launches eTickets readers at Railway Station
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has launched new eTicket readers at the town’s railway station. New eTickets or mTickets are an alternative to a paper ticket, meaning customers can scan a barcode on their smartphone or on paper printed from home. This can save time queuing for a ticket as passengers […]
Be responsible this Hallowe’en
Sussex Police have a few pointers for Trick and Treat. Hallowe’en has become an increasingly popular celebration over the past few years for children, families and young people especially, but it is important not to have fun at the expense of others. This year the Police are asking members of […]
Maria Caulfield MP is backing legislation for tougher prison times for those who cruelly mistreat animals
A new proposed law, introduced in Parliament by Conservative MP Chris Loder in February, will see the most serious perpetrators of animal cruelty face up to five years in prison, up from the current maximum of six months. The Bill passed its second reading in Parliament on Friday 23rd October. […]
‘Fragile world’ mural at Hampden Park wins praise
An Eastbourne artist has a transformed an old wall in Hampden Park into a spectacular mural with an environmental focus. Tanya-Lisa Parsons, who is also known on social media as Jewl, has painted a striking image she describes as ‘a fragile world suspended in the void of space’ on the biggest wall of the old changing rooms in the […]
Government must address ‘unique challenges faced by seaside towns’
Cabinet members at Eastbourne Borough Council are to consider the progress being made to implement a wide range of ‘radical changes’ to services and assets in order to address the acute financial challenges posed by the Covid-19 crisis. The meeting (4th November) will hear how the impact of the coronavirus on […]
MAXIMISE THE FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF STAYING AT HOME
· Brits saved an estimated £75.5 billion in lockdown, with 73% of people taking the opportunity to save · Two fifths (41%) have been saving more than normal · Millennials saved the most out of all reported age groups – averaging around £2,200 each Lockdown left millions confined to our homes, and while […]
Live Q&A: Help and advice if you are worried about money | Wednesday 28 October at 10am
For this week’s live Q&A, Cllr Zoe Nicholson will be joined by Jacky Wilks from Lewes District Citizens Advice for a discussion about the help available if you are worried about money. If you have any questions for the session please post them in the comments below this facebook post, or […]
New council homes ‘raise the bar for sustainability and fire safety’
A new council development in Newhaven is being hailed as a “game changer” for social housing and a “window on the future” of residential schemes. The 13 one and two-bedroom apartments are equipped to the highest specification, in terms of standard and desirable features, sustainability credentials and fire safety standards […]
Over 13,700 more NHS nurses welcomed by Maria Caulfield MP
New statistics showing 13,700 more nurses in the NHS have been welcomed by Lewes MP and NHS nurse Maria Caulfield MP. The number of nurses in the NHS in England increased by 13,718 compared with last year, and the number of doctors has risen by 7,810, figures to the end of […]
Briefing on December 2020 timetable
Here is an extract from a notice from Paul Codd of Southern Railway concerning changes to timetable from December 13th “As a result, the plan for the next timetable is to leave the total number of services across the week day as pretty much flat to protect reliability for our […]
Flu vaccination “vital” for those with a long-term health conditions
The NHS in Sussex is urging people with long-term health conditions to book their free flu jab now, as it is “vital” to help them avoid potentially serious illness and even dying from flu. Flu can be serious for anyone with a long-term health condition as they are more likely to develop complications, which […]
57% of South East parents have not assigned legal guardians for their children
Parents across the South East are being urged to protect their children’s futures after a survey revealed that 57% of them have not prepared a will in which legal guardians could be assigned. The research was conducted by the charity will-writing campaign, Will Aid. Its campaign director, Peter De Vena […]
National Uninsured Drivers Week
Know your policy. Surrey Police and Sussex Police are clamping down on uninsured drivers during week of action. Motorists across Surrey and Sussex are being urged to check their insurance policies as police officers clamp down on uninsured drivers during a national week of action. Operation Drive Insured is running […]
Halloween Quiz Night
On Saturday 31 October The Stage Door Pub venue, Compton Street in Eastbourne will be hosting a frightful Family Fortunes Halloween Quiz! With big prizes up for grabs, and a ‘Best Halloween Hat’ competition, tickets cost just £20 to enter and include a devilishly tasty two course meal .There will be […]
Covid Testing
Testing is crucial to the ability to shut down outbreaks of the virus locally and we have been fortunate that we are still living in an area with low numbers of cases. We did have an issue recently when the Amex football ground had to close the testing site there […]
Autumn has arrived in Eastbourne…
The darker evenings, fallen leaves, and a chill in the air can only mean one thing… autumn, and Halloween, is upon us! Hold the tricks, we are going straight for the treats with the chance to WIN half term tickets to Phileas Fogg’s World of Adventures Halloween themed immersive experience for six people! Voted Sussex […]
Latest Covid Figures for East Sussex
According to the Govt stats there have been 256 new cases in East Sussex in the past seven days.Up to 22nd October 2020Table: Total number of lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in East Sussex Area No. of cases […]
Continuation of Modern Slavery Campaign
Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting. There is no typical victim of modern slavery. Victims can be men, women and children of […]
How safe is your bike?
Ten ways to help prevent anyone taking your bike 1. Register itGet your bike security marked and registered at BikeRegister. It’s a highly effective, visible deterrent to bike thieves. They know that if they are caught with a registered bike, the owner can be traced and they will be arrested. 2. […]
Chaos reigns at Peacehaven Heights Primary School as IEB Chair resigns and County Council announces they will seek to privatise the school
IEB Chair resigns and IEB announces its support for academisation within 24 hours of each other Yesterday Jon Taylor, chair of the Peacehaven Heights Primary School Interim Executive Board (IEB), wrote to Peacehaven Height’s parents informing them of his intention to step down from his role. Still contemplating the significance […]
How is your business doing in the current climate?
Your Eastbourne BID, the business-led, business-funded initiative to improve and enhance Eastbourne town centre has launched a business survey. They want to understand your current situation, growth prospects, and where you feel you might need further support. Next month, they will be holding a webinar with Caroline Ansell MP and […]
Southern Water’s Farm Capital Grant Scheme in the Brighton Chalk Block
Southern Water is offering capital grants of up to £10,000 per holding per year for new machinery and infrastructure improvements to help reduce the risk of water pollution from farming in our drinking water catchments. Grants are capped at 50% of the total cost – see map attached for eligible […]
Update on Free School Meals
We have a statement from Maria Caulfield MP clarifying the situation on free school meals:- “This week there has been a vote in Parliament on the issue of Free School Meals which I have always campaigned for, voted for and which I strongly support. I want to reassure you that […]
REBUILDING THE UK AFTER THE PANDEMIC
The public’s role in creating a more sustainable, ethical and greener society Sir David Attenborough is not only a national treasure, new-found Instagram influencer, and leading environmental activist, but the pioneering force for a greener future. In fact, he is the public figure almost three quarters (74%) of UK […]
Response to latest government funding announcement for councils
Further to the Government offering grants we have a statement from James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council: “I’m sure no one will be falling for this, but once again the government have dreamt up a big sounding number that they know goes nowhere near covering the cost of Covid-19 […]
Government announces extra £225k for Lewes District Council to continue providing vital services during coronavirus
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed news that Lewes will benefit from a share of £900 million in additional funding for local councils announced by the Government, which includes Lewes District Council. This means that since the start of the pandemic, Lewes has received £1.59 million in extra direct support from […]
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WON ONE MILLION POUNDS?
Imagine you have just won one million pounds. Now decide who you are going to call to tell them the news first. Unsurprisingly, 41% of Brits would tell their partner first, followed by their mum (14%). However, 12% would not tell anyone, including their immediate family and best friend, they […]
Got a new business idea? Here is what to do next
To give local residents and businesses more choice in accessing their business support services, Edeal has launched a series of free bite size webinars, and is hosting a free and Covid-secure business start-up workshop in Eastbourne on Monday 16 November. Edeal is funded by Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils to provide free […]
Work to tackle ash dieback to restart
Phase two of the work to remove diseased trees that have been left dead or dying by ash dieback, will restart in November. The airborne fungus has rapidly spread throughout Eastbourne leaving thousands of trees weakened, with branches or the tree itself at risk of falling into footpaths, roads and […]
Apply now for the next LEAP business start-up programme
Have you got a great business idea but don’t know where to start? Future entrepreneurs from Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to take part in next year’s LEAP business start-up programme to access a package of tailored support, and to be in with a […]
Local Conservatives slammed for leaving children to go hungry during school holidays
On Wednesday evening (21/10/2020), the Conservative party, including Lewes MP Maria Caulfield, will vote against a motion in the House of Commons that would guarantee that all children in receipt of free school meals will continue to receive them during the upcoming school holidays. Commenting on the issue, James MacCleary, […]
Event to give insight into becoming a councillor
AN INFORMATION event will give members of the public considering becoming a voice for their communities an insight into the life of a councillor. The online event on Tuesday, November 3, has been organised by East Sussex County Council to encourage people to consider putting themselves forward for the role […]
Going with the flow scoops countryside award
An innovative flood management scheme across the River Ouse catchment is among six Lewes district projects to win awards from the countryside charity, CPRE Sussex. Sussex Flow Initiative (SFI) is a partnership between Sussex Wildlife Trust, the Woodland Trust and the Environment Agency with funding and support from Lewes District Council. SFI works with landowners and local people to reduce flood risk within the River Ouse catchment area using natural defences such as trees, […]
HEALTH SECRETARY WARNS OF LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF COVID-19 AS NEW FILM RELEASED
· Health Secretary urges people to follow guidelines to protect themselves and others from the potentially debilitating long-term impact of COVID-19 · New film released today featuring stories of four people, one aged just 23, who are living with the long-term effects of the virus New data suggests long COVID affects around […]
Maria Caulfield MP urges local farmers to apply for productivity boosting grant
Maria Caulfield MP is urging local farmers in the Lewes constituency to apply for funding from the government’s £25 million Countryside Productivity Small Grants (CPSG) scheme. Under the Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme, farmers can apply for grants of between £3,000 and £12,000 to buy new and innovative equipment – […]
BAFTA NOMINATED DIRECTOR HIGHLIGHTS UK’S IMPORTANCE OF EYESIGHT AND ITS IMPACT WITH POIGNANT BLURRY FILM
66% of UK adults admit to experiencing issues with blurred vision College of Optometrists has teamed up with BAFTA award-nominated director Mark Nunneley to release the first completely blurred film to highlight the issue He is part of the Ridley Scott creative group, so Mark Nunneley knows how to make […]
IS YOUR HOME WINTER READY?
NEW SURVEY REVEALS HOW TO MAINTAIN A WORKING HOME AND AVOID BROKEN BOILERS & ELECTRICAL HEATERS, LEAKING RADIATORS AND BLOCKED HEATING PIPES For many of us, there are benefits to the UK continually working from home – it’s more flexible, there’s no commute, we have more time to do household […]
Second recovery summit: Working together to support people affected by Covid-19 in Lewes district
The second recovery summit for Lewes district highlighted the importance of working together to create new jobs, a more skilled workforce and giving struggling people the support they need in the wake of Covid-19. It was hosted online by Councillor Zoe Nicholson( pictured), Deputy Leader of Lewes District Council, on Wednesday (October 14) to bring together local businesses and voluntary and […]
Free flu vaccine protects expectant mothers and their babies
The local NHS is urging pregnant people to get their free flu jab now, as during pregnancy there is a higher chance of developing complications from flu and can include bronchitis, a chest infection that can become serious and develop into pneumonia. The Influenza Virus can also impact on unborn babies being […]
Series of webinar support for tourism businesses starting tomorrow
To help the tourism sector to rebuild, a series of webinars launching Wednesday 21 October has been created to deliver practical solutions and advice for those in the industry. The first of these webinars, Building Resilience: Seasonal Solutions for Tourism Businesses, will focus on the key to seasonal survival after […]
ENGINEERING STUDENTS BATTLE IT OUT TO BE CROWNED CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
Engineering students from universities across the country are about to battle it out in a Dragon’s Den style competition to be crowned champion of champions. They are taking part in the Engineers in Business Competition which aims to reward engineers who develop ground-breaking ideas that could solve real problems in […]