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 […]
Council Chair is big fan of Green United
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, […]
Help for businesses from local councils
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 […]
Your rubbish is another person’s treasure!
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 […]
Annecy press release
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 […]
Announcing the appointment of new Seaford Mayor and Deputy Mayor for 2021 – 2022
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 […]
Dolly Scrubs Up Very Well
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 […]
Lewes District Council – Newly elected Chair and Vice-Chair for 2020/21
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 […]
New Mayor for Newhaven.
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 […]
MPs unite to call in controversial planning applications
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 […]
Former Mayor donates over £15,500 to charity despite Covid block on fundraising events
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 […]
Staff and parents protest academy plans outside County Hall
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 […]
NEW CHARITY LAUNCHED IN EAST SUSSEX
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 […]
BRITS GO BARKING MAD FOR DOG FRIENDLY STAYCATIONS
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 […]
East Sussex College and Plumpton College praised by Maria Caulfield MP
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 success as Flexible Season Tickets to be launched
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 […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes A27 Litter Removal
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 […]
Keep Your Home Safe This Summer
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 […]
Vaccines highly effective against B.1.617.2 variant after 2 doses
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 […]
A meeting of the Planning & Highways Committee will be held at Seaford Baptist Church,Belgrave Road, Seaford, BN25 3EE on Tuesday 25th May 2021 at 7.00pm
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, […]
Virtual careers week to inspire future workforce
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, […]
Health and Wellbeing Newsletter May 2021
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 […]
Councils in Lewes Constituency given share of £203 million funding to help rough sleepers
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 […]
Winter season was one of the busiest
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 […]
Applications open for a Pavement Licence
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 […]
Newhaven successful in £5 million Future High Streets Fund bid
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 […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes return of face-to-face GP appointments
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, […]
Councillors and volunteers help keep Eastbourne tidy
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 […]
Council celebrates Lewes Farmers Market winning top Sussex accolade
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. […]
Working from home? Customers may be eligible to claim tax relief in 2021/22
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, […]
New government programme to help businesses grow
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 […]
Eastbourne makers meet up
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 […]
Supporting customers with visual impairments
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 urges County Council to apply for government Treescapes Fund
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 […]
Council celebrates Lewes Farmers Market winning top Sussex accolade
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 […]
Supporting customers with visual impairments
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 […]