The NHS in the Sussex is reminding people with long-term conditions that this year it’s more important than ever for them to have their free flu vaccination. Research shows that if people get flu and coronavirus at the same time, they are more likely to be seriously ill or be […]
Live Leader’s Q&As this week
This Tuesday 1 December Cllr Zoe Nicholson will be talking to representatives from a couple of the wonderful volunteer community groups that were set up in response to the pandemic. On Thursday 3 December Cllr James MacCleary will be talking to Duncan Kerr from Wave Leisure Trust about their recent […]
An Eastbourne visitor attraction is inviting nominated Covid heroes and charities to join a special film screening
Sharnfold Farm, situated on the Hailsham Road between Eastbourne and Stone Cross, is hosting its Farmyard Cinema: Festive Fun on the Farm event between December 4-23. The event is billed to ‘take you on a magical and Covid secure festive adventure like no other. Donna Bull from Kent Entertainments […]
GIVE CARERS THE VOICE THEY DESERVE, SAY LOCAL LIB DEMS
Local Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson, James MacCleary (pictured), is backing a campaign asking people across our community who care for relatives to get in touch and share their story – to mark national Carers Rights Day this week. Local Liberal Democrat parliamentary spokesperson, James MacCleary, said: “Over 10,000 people across […]
Surge In Online Shopping Fraud
Reports of online shopping fraud have surged by 30% over the pandemic as many of us continue to shop online in light of current restrictions. Figures from Action Fraud show that criminals conned 17,407 shoppers out of almost £13.5 million over the Christmas period last year, an increase of over 20% when compared to […]
Joint Statement from Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council
A statement relating to the new restrictions coming into place when the existing Lockdown ends on December 2nd:- “The Tier 2 government announcement today for East Sussex will mean that as we follow the coronavirus restrictions, seasonal festivities will be different this year. However, our teams will continue to support […]
Local support for NHS Test & Trace launches across Sussex
A new service has just gone live to support the national NHS Test and Trace system. Working from West Sussex County Council’s COVID-19 Community Hub, the service will take on responsibility for contacting individuals across East and West Sussex who have received a positive COVID-19 test result, but were unable […]
RESEARCH SHOWS HAND SANITISER USE FALLING AS VACCINE HOPES RISE
“DON’T DROP YOUR GUARD” The latest research* carried out by new Hypochlorous hand sanitiser Steril-eeze released today has revealed that worryingly, we are relaxing our hand hygiene, with 25% fewer people now hand sanitising up to five times a day than in lockdown one. Nearly a quarter of us cite the […]
Havens Social Enterprise Honoured
Havens Community Hub CIC has been recognised on the UK Social Enterprise Roll of Honour for their work supporting people throughout the pandemicThe outstanding work of the Hub and its projects over the course of the year has been recognised at a special event bringing together the UK’s business community. […]
Councillors rally round to support the Eastbourne Tree of Light
Conservative councillors in the Ratton, Sovereign and Meads wards of Eastbourne have donated more than £3,000 to charities and good causes through the devolved budget scheme. The Eastbourne Tree of Light, an annual Rotary event allowing people to remember loved ones at Christmas, has been given a £1,200 boost. The […]
Council extends orders to prevent anti-social behaviour
Eastbourne Borough Council has renewed four Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) to prevent street drinking and control dogs. PSPOs are measures councils can use to protect the community from anti-social behaviour and they restrict what people can do in specific areas. The four orders, which were put in place in […]
Speeding drivers convicted after causing horrific crash on A26
Two speeding drivers who caused a horrific crash which seriously injured a mother and her two children have been convicted in court. Daish Jaggers and Joshua Knevett had been racing each other on the A26 at Beddingham, travelling well in excess of the national speed limit and contravening double white […]
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONFUSION OVER NATIONAL POLICY
The largest group on a Sussex council are adamant they will fight to retain the ‘best parts’ of a government proposal to shake-up the country’s planning process. Conservative members on Lewes District Council say they could not, in all honesty, agree to object to parts of the government’s White Paper […]
Festive campaigns to support independent shops in Lewes and Newhaven
People are being encouraged to support independent shops in Lewes and Newhaven this Christmas with the launch of two campaigns that celebrate the ‘quality and diversity’ on offer. Visit Lewes has joined forces with the Lewes Pound, Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes High Street Traders Association to run the Shop Independent at Christmas campaign. In Newhaven, the campaign is being […]
Council leaders appeal to Chancellor: ”Don’t forget district councils”
The leaders of Lewes District Council have appealed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to not forget the role played by district councils in tackling the impact of Covid-19 and supporting local economic recovery. The Covid-19 pandemic has left the council facing up to a £12m shortfall over this year […]
Local MP and nurse Maria Caulfield backs new law to create NHS Reservists
Maria Caulfield MP, who returned to the NHS during the Covid19 pandemic, is backing a law in Parliament to create a new system of volunteer reservists for the NHS, modelled on Armed Forces reservists and police special constables. The NHS Reserve Staff Bill was presented in Parliament on Tuesday 24 […]
COUNCILLORS CALL FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION ON PLANNING LOOPHOLE
A councillor has condemned a scaffolding ‘eyesore’ in Seaford and has asked Lewes District Council to lobby government to address the ‘loophole’ in regulations that has allowed it to happen. The scaffolding was erected five years ago as part of a redevelopment of the Talland Parade site in the High […]
Lewes District Council calls on Lewes MP to oppose government planning reforms
Lewes District Council has supported a motion calling on Maria Caulfield, MP for Lewes, to oppose the government’s proposed planning reforms. Councillor Robert Banks, ward councillor for Plumpton, East Chiltington, Streat and St John Without, brought the motion at Full Council on 23rd November. Councillor Banks said: “The cross-party opposition […]
Free business support programme for heritage organisations Heritage Compass is a a brand-new business support programme which will help 150 small and medium-sized heritage organisations from across England to grow and sustain their businesses. Over two years, the programme will be offering tailored training, mentoring, peer learning and strategy development, […]
Made in Eastbourne
Caroline Ansell MP for Eastbourne and Willingdon and the Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to provide a Directory of goods and services that are ‘Made in Eastbourne’. The Directory is an opportunity for small and micro Eastbourne businesses, crafters, makers and creators to showcase their goods and for buyers […]
Council extends orders to prevent anti-social behaviour
Lewes District Council has renewed two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) to prevent street drinking and dog fouling. PSPOs are measures councils can use to protect the community from anti-social behaviour and they restrict what people can do in specific areas. The two orders, which were put in place in 2017 for three years, were due to expire this month unless renewed. […]
Search for missing Newhaven Fishermen called off.
After the sinking of the ” Joanna C ” fishing vessel off Newhaven early on Saturday morning, the search for the remaining two fishermen has now been called off. An extensive search involving both the Newhaven and Eastbourne lifeboats, several fishing vessels and a helicopter failed to find the missing […]
Knife Crime Awareness Week, Results
Sussex Police made a total of 34 arrests and removed 589 weapons from public circulation during Operation Sceptre week of action on knife crime. Between November 9 and 15, Sussex Police joined other forces across the country to raise awareness of knife crime as part of the campaign through targeted […]
Escape to the Country
Multidisciplinary architecture and planning firm Urbanist Architecture has reported a surge in enquiries for homes in the countryside, a trend seen as a direct result of the COVID-19 crisis, with the practice seeing a 65 per cent increase compared to Quarter 4 of 2019. The London-based practice is renowned for helping its […]
Sussex Police has opened recruitment for the third time this year, as part of its push to drive up officer numbers by 2022.
To apply click here. During this round of recruitment, the final opportunity for this year, applications will be sought for cohorts to join the force in late 2021 as part of a three-year programme where they will study for a degree in professional policing practice while undertaking their training. The […]
ASB patrols this weekend across Lewes and the Coast
At this time of year there is often an increase in anti-social behaviour, which can distress and worry many residents. Additional Officers will be deployed on ASB targeting patrols, Op Blitz this Friday and Saturday- call 07989188960 between 1600-2200 (both Friday and Saturday) to report ASB directly to officers out […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes funding boost for rape and domestic abuse support
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed funding increases to support victims of rape and domestic abuse, including funding specifically for Sussex. Nearly £11 million will go towards a range of services offering practical and emotional help – allowing organisations to recruit more staff, adapt to remote counselling methods during the pandemic […]
DESPITE CLAIMING TO RESPECT SHOPWORKERS, 1 IN 5 UK ADULTS ADMIT TO MISTREATING THEM
Despite nine in ten (90%) UK adults feeling shopworkers have provided an essential service in recent months, 19% admit to having behaved aggressively towards them during the pandemic, according to new research from Co-op. Almost a quarter of aggressors (22%) said that frustrations caused by panic buying caused them to […]