Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]