Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
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 […]
Leading Green declares: ‘there are no safe Conservative seats in Lewes anymore’ The Chailey county division saw a huge swing from Conservative to Green – see diagram. Local Greens are celebrating a historic breakthrough in Thursday’s council elections, after record results in Lewes, Ringmer and a photo finish in Chailey […]
Residents across the county are being urged to consider becoming foster carers during Foster Care Fortnight. During the annual campaign, which this year runs from May 10 to 23, the county council is highlighting the need to find more people who can provide local children and young people with a home […]
Seaford is an incredible place to live in or visit, enjoying amazing scenery, access to several beautiful beaches, the South Downs National Park, and a fabulous town centre with eateries, shops and galleries to peruse. Seaford Town Council has been working hard to look after the town and surrounding nature […]
Millions of pieces of litter are dropped every day in England. Littering is not only unsightly, but has a devastating impact on our native wildlife. The national ‘Keep it, Bin it’ campaign, encourages people to responsibly dispose of their litter. The campaign is targeted towards 16-24 year olds, with a […]
Grow your own! If you have a garden or windowsill you can grow your own food. Things like herbs or potatoes are really easy to grow and will save you having to buy them from the supermarket in plastic packaging. Join a vegetable box scheme. There are lots of local schemes available […]
Libraries across the county welcomed back visitors this month as they reopened their doors following the latest easing of lockdown restrictions. Residents can once again browse the shelves and select books as well as return and reserve items. Computers are available to pre-book, and study space and Job Pods for […]
Sussex Police are intensifying its ongoing activities in tackling knife crime and violence as part of the national week of action launching today (26 April). Operation Sceptre bolsters the work undertaken by Sussex police all year round to help keep residents safe from knife-related harm in their local communities. The campaign […]
Treebourne are calling on all tree-lovers in Eastbourne to volunteer for sessions to help safeguard the future of the 10,500 trees planted at Sevenoaks Rec. After a very dry start to spring, Treebourne are appealing for as many volunteers as possible to help them distribute mulch, straightening trees that have […]
A new, refreshed Countryside Code has been launched today by Natural England and Natural Resources Wales, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of the creation of the founding booklet.With more people enjoying the outdoors than ever before, the code has been revised to help people enjoy countryside in a safe and […]
It’s greener to shop local. As well as offering fresher produce grown closer to home, local markets and shops typically use much less plastic packaging than supermarkets. Reducing the amount of stuff you order online also reduces your carbon footprint by cutting road miles and excess packaging, as well as supporting […]
East Sussex Libraries look forward to welcoming you back to their libraries from today. A limited number of people will be allowed into the buildings at one time and will be able to browse a reduced number of books. You can return books at drop boxes outside all libraries, without […]
Local campaigners are accusing East Sussex County Council of failing in their approach to speed and road safety. They argue that a new approach is needed and that a string of recent petitions on speed limits have been doomed to failure, because they are assessed by the county council under […]
Local Councils including Eastbourne, have been working hard to ensure residents and visitors know that littering is always unacceptable. Keep an eye out for their posts on social media and please give them a ‘like’ and a ‘share’ to help spread the word! Eastbourne Borough Council Facebook page
Now that lockdown restrictions have started to ease and the weather is improving, we’re expecting large numbers of visitors to our countryside and coastline, especially over Easter weekend. East Sussex Council is urging everyone to respect, protect and enjoy while out and about. Their partners in the police, fire and ambulance services […]
Don’t forget most Easter Egg packaging can be recycled including: cardboard foil wrapping plastic packaging Just remember to flatten any boxes to make the most of the space in your recycling bin!
Today’s top tips Planning a picnic over the Easter break? Remember to take an extra couple of plastic bags (one for your refuse and one for your recycling) to make recycling any packaging as clean and easy as possible when you get home. Look out for our ‘recycle on the […]
People visiting East Sussex’s spectacular coastline are being urged to stay safe this spring and summer. The council is reminding visitors of the serious risks the unstable cliffs pose to those getting too close to the edge or walking at the base of the cliffs, and the dangers to beach […]
Treebourne are delighted to be restarting their volunteer planting sessions this coming weekend!Sessions will be taking place from Friday 2 April to Monday 5 April 2021 at Tugwell Park and everyone is invited to get involved!Treebourne are aiming to complete the planting scheme for the park over the bank holiday […]
To encourage residents and to support business in the district, three new websites have been set up that really do contain some most useful information. Far too numerous to list here but do check out these most informative websites:- www.shopslocal.info www.eatlocal.info.info www.make local Apologies, but you are going to have […]
We all love ferrets so here is the good news. The Government has announced the intention to remove ferrets as permitted target species for the DOC 250 spring trap, following concerns that it could lead to an increase in trapping of non-target species. At the request of a trap user, […]
East Sussex County Council’s Bikeability Cycle Team are gearing up to restart weekly Wheels for All cycling sessions for children and adults with disabilities and additional needs at the Eastbourne Cycle Centre, where they will also be running Bikeability courses during the Easter holidays. Like many groups and activities, Wheels […]
New research has shown that in the Lewes constituency there were some 4,800 jobs (13.5% of total) in industries that were export intensive at a national level in 2019. These jobs are likely to benefit from the opportunities brought by our free trade agreement with the EU and dozens of […]
PEOPLE visiting East Sussex’s spectacular coastline are being urged to stay safe this spring and summer. The council is reminding visitors of the serious risks the unstable cliffs pose to those getting too close to the edge or walking at the base of the cliffs, and the dangers to beach […]
Over 300 square kilometres of seabed off the Sussex coast have been protected from bottom-towed trawling gears after successful campaigning from the pioneering Help Our Kelp partnership, supported by Sir David Attenborough. The Near Shore Trawling Byelaw, which will exclude trawling from 304 square kilometres of seabed off the Sussex coast, […]
Cabinet councillors will next week (25/3/21) consider proposals for green energy generation that would help meet the council’s target for carbon net zero by 2030 within Lewes District. The first project could increase solar electricity in the district by 12,000 megawatts (MW) over the next four years. The solar farm […]
Todays tips: Glass bottles and Jars: you can recycle all of these whatever their colour. Please remove lids and wash out before recycling. Remember though, we can’t recycle Pyrex, light bulbs or the glass from furniture like coffee tables and TV stands, mirrors or windows panes so please take these to […]
We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of Blessing Olusegun, a much-loved and popular 21-year-old woman and business student from South London. In September 2020, Blessing spent a week in Bexhill in East Sussex working as a carer. At 6.20am on Friday 18 September the body of a woman […]
Members of the public are being encouraged to play their part in improving support services for adults in East Sussex by joining the People Bank. The East Sussex County Council initiative wants people who have used adult social care services, or know someone who has, to get involved by completing […]
Residents are being encouraged to boost their digital skills this month as libraries across the county support All Digital Week, which runs from Monday, March 22 to Sunday, March 28. All Digital Week is the annual digital inclusion and empowerment campaign that aims to help people develop their digital knowledge […]
Ever need to recycle unopened glass, plastic or metal food packaging? Remember to open and empty the contents before recycling. As with all food packaging, please wash and squash before popping in your recycling bin! Have you tried our Report It app? It’s the quickest way to report environmental issues when you’re out and […]
Five new projects are launching in the community this month to explore creative ways to overcome the strains of lockdown and think about public health and wellbeing beyond COVID. Commissioned by East Sussex County Council Cultural Strategy and Public Health staff, the Everyday Creativity programme is being managed by Lewes-based […]
East Sussex County Council has taken a step closer to reaching its carbon neutral target by securing grant funding worth just under half a million pounds. The council has successfully secured £478,423 from the government’s £1 billion Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme which provides grants for public sector bodies to fund […]
As a new pot of funding opens for applications, co-operative colleagues in Sussex are celebrating their successful store fundraising in 2020. A total of £12,925 was raised last year at The Co-operative Food stores in Sussex thanks to the support from customers and local residents. To show Southern Co-op’s appreciation […]
Eastbourne Borough Council is maintaining its pesticide-free approach wherever possible to controlling weeds across the town this spring. Over the last year, the council has not used any chemical weed killers, including glyphosate, in any of its parks, open spaces or children’s play areas. This follows the adoption of a […]
In July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the £2bn Kickstart Scheme which provides six months of funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24-year-olds receiving Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. The Havens Community Hub, in conjunction with the Sussex Chamber of Commerce, was one […]
Digital Islands is running a programme of business support funded through East Sussex County Council (under the banner of the South East Business Boost European Regional Development Fund). They have three spaces left for the next wave, which starts in three weeks time. Each business receives an initial 2-3 consultation […]
East Sussex County Council has secured £1,820,200 of government funding for cycling and walking schemes across the county including in the Lewes constituency. The schemes that will be of benefit locally in Lewes have been welcomed by Maria Caulfield MP. These include the Newhaven & Lewes Local Cycling & Walking […]