A Cabinet councillor at Lewes District Council has pledged to continue to lobby government to change the law so that local authorities can tackle ‘unsightly dormant developments’, notably the scaffolding in Talland Parade in Seaford. Despite little or no work taking place on the site, the scaffolding has been in […]
Man jailed for record-breaking illegal tobacco find
The discovery of the largest ever haul of illegal tobacco in East Sussex has landed a 36-year-old St Leonards man in jail. Dany Dilan of Silchester Road was handed a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to five counts relating to trade marks, tobacco packaging and money laundering offences. The […]
Litter signage pilot on A27
Highways England have chosen Lewes district to trial new litter prevention signage. The move follows Lewes District Council’s proactive action to recently clear litter from the A27 between Falmer and Beddingham. The pilot scheme, which launched on Monday 28 June, includes prominent electronic roadside signage installed which displays anti-littering messaging […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes 1,000 Royal Mail apprenticeships
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed news that Royal Mail have launched a new apprenticeship program with 1,000 places across the country. The new scheme will offer up to 1,000 Level 2 Apprenticeships which will be based at delivery offices across the UK. Many senior Royal Mail employees – including […]
Funding boost for new supported apprenticeship scheme
The Council has agreed funding of up to £615,000 to deliver a Supported Apprenticeship programme to create opportunities for some of the county’s most vulnerable residents. People living in East Sussex in supported and temporary accommodation, and those at risk of homelessness in the county, will be given support to […]
Prime Minister confirms residents will still have a say on planning after reforms
Boris Johnson confirmed in Prime Minister’s Questions that residents will still have a say on planning in their local community following reforms to the planning system. Many of those opposed to planning reforms have been telling residents that the reforms will see them no longer being able to have a […]
Official school closure notification: Tuesday 29 June 2021 – Robertsbridge Community College
School: Robertsbridge Community CollegeUnique school code: 4035Closed: Tuesday 29 June 2021- Please also check dates as this will most likely be ongoingReason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: Over the course of yesterday, we were informed of a significant number of PCR/LFD positive cases of COVID-19 within the College. As a result, […]
A27 update: District council action on litter continues
After removing a staggering two tonnes of litter from the westbound side of the A27 in May, Lewes District Council’s Environment First team will be back in action next week clearing the eastbound carriageway between Falmer and Beddingham. The overnight work will begin at 9pm on Monday and take four […]
Water sports in Seaford
On the middle part of Bonningstedt Parade Seaford can be found the local watersport centre. Paddy (pictured) is there with paddle boards, wet suits and inflatables. Currently open at weekends and sunny evenings, worth a visit to enjoy the fun of watersports without the expense of owning the equipment. Do […]
Local councils in England urged to support businesses to set-up temporary ‘pop-up’ campsites without the need to apply for planning permission.
Holidaymakers will enjoy ‘pop up’ campsites across England this summer to support the surge in demand for staycations. Brits are expected to flock to the nation’s favourite holiday hotspots and destinations in the coming months and the government is keen to ensure red tape does not get in the way […]
A date for your diaries…….
: Just a reminder further to our original post in May Pevensey and Pevensey Bay mark Armed Forces Day on 26 June 2021 with vehicle displays, village market, live music and remembrance. An event is being organised for Armed Forces Day in Pevensey Bay in association with Pevensey Parish council. Seahaven FM will be at […]
Eastbourne and District Armed Forces Day
Saturday June 26th 2021 Five Acre Field, Eastbourne 10am – 5pmA free Community event to celebrate and honour our Armed Forces. Serving Veteran and Cadets parade with the Lord Lieutenant taking the salute. Including Association standards, Arena displays by the local Cadet units and a Military themed Dog Show. Stalls […]
Seaford War Memorial Restored to its Former Glory
In advance of Armed Forces Day 26th June 2021, and to mark its centenary year, Seaford Town Council made arrangements for the war memorial on Sutton Park Road to be cleaned and have the inscriptions repainted. The work, carried out by specialist contractors, would not have been possible without the […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes improvements at Lewes Prison
Local Member of Parliament Maria Caulfield has welcomed the report published by the Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Lewes. The report noted that despite the challenges posed by the Coronavirus Pandemic, a number of improvements have been made at the prison over the past year. Reducing in the number […]
Annual report scrutinised by Police and Crime Panel
This report on behalf of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel A difficult year of policing through a pandemic was put under spotlight by the Sussex Police and Crime Panel. At its first face-to-face meeting since Covid restrictions were introduced last year, the Panel received the Sussex Police and Crime […]
Deadline nears for EU Settlement Scheme
Lewes District Council is reminding any European Union citizens living in the district that time is running out to apply for settled status. All EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members who were resident in the UK by December 31, 2020, have until June 30 to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. The scheme allows a person and […]
Mayor praises workers who keep Eastbourne tidy
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Eastbourne have thanked waste and street cleansing teams for helping to keep the town clean during the pandemic. Councillors Pat Rodohan and Helen Burton praised hard working staff during a guided tour of the Environment First depot in Courtlands Road last week. The Mayor […]
Increased council powers to deal with traffic offences
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed news that local councils are to be given extra powers to tackle moving traffic offences from December. The new enforcement powers will allow local authorities, rather than the police, to enforce against moving traffic offences such as disregarding one-way systems or entering mandatory cycle lanes. […]
Covid Vaccine Passport Scam
We have been made aware by Neighbourhood Watch of a Covid Vaccine Passport scam email going around that purports to be from the NHS and informs recipients that they can apply for their “Digital Coronavirus Passports” Clicking on the link within the email, takes you to a convincing but fake NHS website that asks for personal and payment details. (for an admin […]
Business planning programme to achieve your business goals
This free and interactive business planning programme has been created for business leaders in East Sussex. Whether you are the owner, the chief executive, the managing director, or the general manager, this is a chance for you to create and develop your business plan with not only the guidance and […]
72% of public service workers volunteered or raised money – even whilst saving lives
Survey reveals astonishing story of UK’s big-hearted key workers on Public Service Day 72% of public sector workers have done volunteer work outside of their role in the last year to help people or services during the pandemic Nearly a third (32%) of NHS workers surveyed have been looking forward […]
LIB DEMS WELCOME BUS PARTNERSHIP FOR EAST SUSSEX
East Sussex Lib Dem Councillors have welcomed plans to develop an improved partnership with bus companies. Councillor Stephen Holt says: “We all want improvements to our bus services and this partnership will be a significant step to making this happen. It will mean improved connections between bus services and will […]
Live Leader’s Q&A – Wednesday 23 June at 10am
This Wednesday, Cllr James MacCleary will be joined by Ruqia Osman and Hermella Abay of Diversity Resource International to hear about the event they will be holding this Saturday which has the theme ‘standing in solidarity against equality’. If you have a question for Ruqia, Hermella or James, please post […]
In case you missed it…..
Alex Polizzi, best known as hotelier and Hotel Inspector has opened a hotel in Alfriston in conjunction with her mother Olga. The sixteenth century building was acquired in 2019 and has been fully restored despite the covid setbacks. The hotel has thirty bedrooms and an all day restaurant, which is […]
The main points from this week’s national influenza and COVID-19 surveillance report are: Surveillance indicators suggest that at a national level COVID-19 activity increased in week 23 of 2021. Case rates per 100,000 have increased in all age groups, ethnic groups and regions. The number of acute respiratory infection incidents (suspected outbreaks) […]
Speed Check Under Op Downsway
Regular road safety and speed checks are conducted across the Lewes district each week, to enforce and to educate drivers around the Fatal5, and help to reduce the numbers of those killed or seriously injured across the district. This week, efforts have been focussed on areas in Ringmer, and the […]
A27 at Beddingham collision appeal
Four vehicles – a Ford Transit, a delivery van and two cars – were involved in the incident, which occurred around 12.24pm on Thursday 17 June. Two people have been taken to hospital; a man with life-changing injuries and a woman with life-threatening injuries. No other injuries were reported. The […]
Newhaven Fort re-opens to celebrate its 150th year with £1.2m of improvements
Newhaven Fort opens its doors again on Saturday (June 19) following an extensive £1.2m improvement programme during its initial closure due to Covid restrictions. Lewes District Council has replaced the entrance bridge to the historic fort at a cost of £350,000. Meanwhile, Wave Leisure Trust which manages the attraction, has […]
Lewes and Seahaven Local Meetings
Community Meetings (socially Distanced) The Police would like to meet youJoin them on Tuesday 15th June from 10am to 2pm, where the engagement van and your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be parked up in Dane Rd near Morrisons in Seaford. Join themon the 17th June from 1-5 pm, where the engagement […]
Council supports Clean Air Day 2021
The councillor for sustainability at Lewes District Council is supporting all groups and individuals to play their full part in the work to reduce air pollution. Speaking on Clean Air Day 2021 which is June 17, Councillor Matthew Bird (pictured) outlined the steps the council is taking to improve air […]
A summer campaign to crack down on drink and drug-drivers kicked off on Friday 11 June in conjunction with the Euro 2020 football tournament. Both Surrey Police and Sussex Police will deploy increased resources to tackle one of the five most common causes of fatal and serious injury collisions on […]
Maria Caulfield MP highlights further details of flexi-season tickets for rail commuters
Maria Caulfield MP has highlighted further details of new flexible rail season ticket which will be available to commuters later this month. 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 who work […]