Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the announcement that Sussex Police has been bolstered by an additional 129 officers since the Government launched the major police recruitment drive over a year ago. Since the launch of the Government’s recruitment campaign one year ago, a total of 6,620 extra officers have joined […]
Lewes District Council on Friday, January 29, submitted a £24.7m bid to the government’s Towns Fund with extensive plans to make Newhaven a vital and thriving southern gateway for the UK by 2030. The council put forward the Town Investment Plan (TIP) for Newhaven on behalf of the Town Deal Board after Newhaven was shortlisted among 101 towns invited to develop proposals for a share of the government fund. If the bid is successful, it will unlock a further £18 million in match-funding from […]
At its Full Council meeting on Thursday 28th January, the Town Council was presented with a draft budget which, after a healthy amount of discussion, was adopted and the level of precept required set at £984,150 for 2021-22. For full details, the meeting papers can be found at https://www.seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/council-meetings/ . […]
All buses are currently being fitted with new air filters that will take out 99.99% of viruses and bacteria, an extra safety measure in the fight against Covid. Buses already have a natural means of refreshing the air, as doors open at regular intervals and windows are encouraged to be […]