Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
Here is the latest from Seaford Council regarding the application by East Sussex County Council for realignment and replacement of an existing single lane bridge at the A259 over the river Cuckmere, with a new two-way, two lanebridge with a footpath, including reprofiling of the river and road embankments. Proposedprovision […]
The Chair of Lewes District Council has given Green United his full support after taking part in the BIG ASK, an event where young people presented their ideas for environmental action to key decision makers, organisations and others stakeholders in Lewes district. Councillor Adrian Ross, Chair of Lewes District Council, […]
Business rates relief boosted with new £1.5 billion pot On 25 March 2021 the Government announced new business rates relief for those affected by COVID-19 outside the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. The details of this announcement can be found here: www.gov.uk/government/news/business-rates-relief-boosted-with-new-15-billion-pot Still awaiting detailed guidance and timelines from the Government […]
A meeting of the Golf & The View Committee will be held at Seaford BaptistChurch, Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 3EE on Tuesday, 8th June 2021 at7.00pm. If you are a golfer, several issues relating to the club will be discussed, so you are able to paticipate:- Members of the public […]
Your local Furniture Re-use Network distribute unwanted furniture and household goods to those in need. Or advertise your old furniture in your local paper or on websites such as Freecycle or Freegle. Having a clear out? Donate good quality clothing, books and unwanted gifts to charity shops. Alternatively use the clothing banks at your local […]
A very proud Annecy School Seaford has asked to share this good news:- “Annecy Catholic Primary School is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Local School Nature Grant, thanks to players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Our pupils will be benefitting from two catapults, a Get Growing […]
At the Seaford Town Council Annual General Meeting, Cllr. Rodney Reed and Cllr. Jean Cash were unanimously re-elected to the positions of Mayor and Deputy respectively. They both were nominated unopposed. The Declaration of acceptance was signed and the Serjeant at Mace, Peter White formally made the announcement at the […]
May sees surge in parking officer attacks Parking enforcement officers are seeing an increase in attacks following a peaceful month in which not a single incident was recorded. East Sussex County Council is again calling on motorists to treat civil parking enforcement officers with respect as they go about their […]
The Chair of Lewes District Council has spoken of being “in awe” at the achievements of a group of volunteer clothes makers who have made and donated thousands of scrubs to hospitals, care homes and surgeries across the UK. Councillor Adrian Ross visited the Dolly Scrub Hub, the inspired creation […]
Councillor Christine Brett has been elected Chair of Lewes District Council for 2021/22 at a meeting of Annual Council on twenty – seventh of May. Councillor Brett is a Liberal Democrat councillor for the Seaford South ward and served as Vice-Chair during 2020/21. The outgoing Chair, Councillor Adrian Ross, was […]
At its Annual Meeting on May 20th the Town Council elected Cllr Lesley Boniface as Town Mayor of Newhaven for the Civic Year 2021-22. First elected to the Town Council in 2019, Lesley has previously worked with both Council officers on the management of Riverside Park and alongside the volunteers […]
Caroline Ansell MP and Maria Caulfield MP have united to call in two large scale local planning applications which would seriously impact both constituencies. The application at the neighbouring Hindsland and Mornings Mill sites in Willingdon would see over 700 housing units built on green field land on the edge of Polegate. The site […]
The former Mayor of Eastbourne raised £15,500 for jobseekers’ charity People Matter during his two terms in office despite Covid-19 preventing fundraising events being held in the second year. Councillor Steve Wallis, who handed over to new Mayor Pat Rodohan last week, presented his chosen charity with a cheque at […]
On Tuesday 25th May members of the National Education Union at Peacehaven Heights Primary School took a second day of strike action over the threat of the school being taken over by an academy. Following a short picket line outside the school, they were accompanied by parents and community members […]
Seaford MP Maria Caulfield has met with local artist Patrick Goff who is using his art to help save the Coastguard Cottages. Patrick Goff was joined, in his studio at his home in Seaford, by Maria Caulfield MP to view his art and discuss how he is using his work, […]
The councillors who will make up East Sussex County Council’s Cabinet have been announced at a meeting of the full council on Tuesday 25th May. With voters electing a majority of Conservatives in May’s election, Cllr Keith Glazier ( pictured ) will return as leader of the council for the […]
A volunteer-led organisation that supports families, parents and children across East Sussex struggling with their mental health has been granted charitable status. This will allow Eastbourne-based Holding Space to increase its profile amongst all sectors of the local community in a way that will attract interest and reach potential clients […]
This Wednesday’s live Q&A will take place a litter earlier than usual, at 9.30am. Cllr James MacCleary will be joined by Cllr Julie Carr, Lead Cabinet Member for Recycling, Waste and Open Spaces to hear about the work underway to clear litter from the A27. Cllr Matthew Bird, Lead Cabinet […]
NATIONAL ANIMAL CHARITY OFFERS TOP TIPS FOR THOSE FEELING PAWLY PREPARED With the May Bank Holiday and Summer season just around the corner, thoughts are starting to return to holiday getaways. And with some travel restrictions still in place, more of us are deciding to opt for UK staycations. And […]
Maria Caulfield MP has praised East Sussex College and Plumpton College for their success in the first stage of the Government’s £120m competition to establish the next wave of Institutes of Technology (IoTs) across the country. IoTs are a new type of institution, formed from collaborations between employers, Further Education […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the new national flexible rail ticket which will be available to commuters across England once travel restrictions are lifted. Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has previously called for the introduction of the flexible season tickets and has raised the issue on behalf of many local residents […]
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield welcomes the news that from between that 24th and 27th May, litter removal along the westbound carriageway of the A27 is taking place. This comes after meetings with the local councils and Highways England, during which Ms Caulfield lobbied strongly for local residents to have the […]
Over the last year reports of burglary have dropped dramatically across Sussex. The lockdown measures that have been in place across the UK have undoubtedly contributed to this reduction. As lockdown measures continue to ease and with summer approaching, we want to keep it this way. Monday 17 May marked […]
New study by PHE shows for the first time that 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against the B.1.617.2 variant first identified in India. Vaccine effectiveness against symptomatic disease from the B.1.617.2 variant is similar after 2 doses compared to the B.1.1.7 (Kent) variant dominant in the […]
At this meeting several local planning issues will be discussed but two are of note:- Exceat Bridge, Eastbourne Road, Application by East Sussex County Council for realignment and replacement of an existingsingle lane bridge at the A259 over the river Cuckmere, with a new two-way, two lane bridgewith a footpath, […]
The View at Seaford Head The View is open to the public and below are the current opening hours: Monday 8.00am – 5.00pm Food served 8.00am – 4.00pm Last bar orders 4.30pm Tuesday 8.00am – 5.00pm Food served 8.00am – 4.00pm Last bar orders 4.30pm Wednesday 8.00am – 5.00pm Food […]
Maria Caulfield MP has backed plans for a permanent memorial to armed forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn, as the plans were debated in the House of Commons. During the debate the project was given the support of the government by Culture Minister Matt Warman MP. Currently three sites on Dover’s […]
EMPLOYERS from across East Sussex will be on hand to inspire and mobilise the future workforce during an innovative virtual careers week. The Careers East Sussex working group, coordinated by East Sussex County Council, in collaboration with always possible, Culture Shift and Sussex STEM, is hosting eight events between Monday, […]
Attached is a copy of the Sussex Community Development Association most recent newsletter featuring articles about local groups and activities. All local to the area and involving all sections of the Community. Click on the link below for the interesting features Health and Wellbeing Newsletter May 2021.pdf(~10 MB) If you […]
Two councils in the Lewes Constituency are being given a share of £203 million in funding to help end rough sleeping, in a move welcomed by local MP Maria Caulfield. The funding will support vital projects such as shelters, specialist mental health or addiction services, and targeted support to help […]
A year of lockdown has seen most of us spending more time at home. So it was decided to commission a UK wide survey to see if that has affected our relationship with cleaning our house – and turns out that Brighton locals have become super sprucers… 58% of people […]
The County’s response to winter weather saw more than 42,500 miles of road gritted, an end of season report has revealed. With temperatures rising and winter seeming a distant memory, East Sussex Highways’ busiest season since 2017 has come to an end. A review of the county’s winter service, which […]
Things don’t look too bad, but here are some statistics New cases nearby Eastbourne 0-400% Brighton and Hove 52+23.8% Wealden 4-66.7% Adur 11+22.2% Rother 8 + 100% Lewes: 9+12.5% vs prev week Let’s keep those figures down!
Food and drink businesses can apply for a Pavement Licence to put chairs and tables outside their premises. The application process is simple and licenses are usually granted within ten days.Businesses will need to make sure there is enough space for pedestrians – this includes a minimum of two metres […]
Outgoing Eastbourne Mayor Steve Wallis was so moved by a charity’s work during one of his first visits in office that he has trained as mentor for the local group. He attended an event held by The Band of Brothers in June 2019 soon after becoming Mayor, and was immediately […]
Plans for a new two way Exceat Bridge will be decided on this summer according to documents submitted to the South Downs National Park Planning Authority. The long awaited new bridge will see two lanes for vehicle traffic, ending the need to queue at either side of the bridge, extra […]
Newhaven has been successful in its bid to the Government’s Future High Street Fund and will receive just over £5 million in funding for regeneration. Launched in December 2018 as part of the Government’s Plan for the High Street, the £675 million Future High Streets Fund will help local leaders […]
he campaign will run on social media from 17th – 30th May but those who do not use social media can support the campaign by displaying this poster in their community, or attending our online Dog Theft webinar on the 27th May at 5pm. The webinar will be led by Neighbourhood Watch […]
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed news that all GP surgeries will need to return to offering face-to-face appointments as lockdown restrictions ease. In a letter sent by NHS England on 13th May, GPs were told the use of telephone and online consultations can remain where patients benefit from them, […]
Litter-pickers were out in force in Eastbourne as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s national Great British Spring Clean campaign. Councillor David Tutt, Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, organised the events and the council’s Neighbourhood First team provided the litter-picking equipment while Environment First disposed of the waste. More than eight […]
Todays tips: Show your old clothes some love! If you’re giving having a Spring clear-out of your wardrobe there’s no need to throw these items away! Drop them off at a charity shop or use a local clothing bank to reduce waste and help others in the process. Get more ideas […]
Lewes District Council has congratulated Lewes Farmers Market after it was voted the best farmers market at the Sussex Food and Drinks Awards 2021. The market in Cliffe Precinct was established in 1998 as a not-for-profit enterprise by Common Cause Co-operative but Covid-19 restrictions forced its closure in March 2020. […]
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is accepting tax relief claims for working from home due to coronavirus during 2021/22. More than 550,000 employed workers have already claimed and are benefitting from the tax relief. If employed workers were told to work at home by their employer because of coronavirus and, […]
The government’s new Help to Grow: Management programme offers the chance to take your business to the next level. Join other senior business leaders in a practical management training programme, with 1-1 mentorship, delivered across the UK by leading business schools accredited by the Small Business Charter. The 12-week programme […]
The first meet up for Eastbourne based makers and artists listed on The Makers Directory is taking place on Tuesday 1 June, 11am-12pm at the Port Hotel in Eastbourne. The Makers Directory is a new website providing a one-stop searchable directory of makers in this artistic part of Sussex. Their mission […]
We are all operating in a new way to comply with Covid-19 government guidelines but many things like signs, distance markers and one-way systems can be difficult to navigate for visually impaired people. Top tips:-Not all customers can see important signs to explain one-way systems, or new ways of doing […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed a new government taskforce to tackle the reported rise in pet thefts across the country. According to DogsTrust, the price for five of the UK’s most sought after breeds grew significantly during the first lockdown with the price of some breeds rising by as much […]
Maria Caulfield MP is urging East Sussex County Council to make applications for government funding from the Local Authority Treescapes Fund (LATF). Defra has announced the Local Authority Treescapes Fund to increase tree planting and natural regeneration in local communities. £2.7 million will be available this year (2021/22), building the […]
Lewes District Council has congratulated Lewes Farmers Market after it was voted the best farmers market at the Sussex Food and Drinks Awards 2021. The market in Cliffe Precinct was established in 1998 as a not-for-profit enterprise by Common Cause Co-operative but Covid-19 restrictions forced its closure in March 2020. With council help and support, the market was able to re-open just two months later from Friars Walk car park with […]
We are all operating in a new way to comply with Covid-19 government guidelines but many things like signs, distance markers and one-way systems can be difficult to navigate for visually impaired people. Top tipsNot all customers can see important signs to explain one-way systems, or new ways of doing […]