Just in case you were wondering how good a job the waste team made of clearing up the dreadful mess at Shelley Close in Lewes, here is the proof of the excellent job carried out. Full story published on Thursday 14th if you missed the state the area was in […]
Council waste team praised for extra clean-ups
Lewes District Council’s street cleansing crews have gone into overdrive during lockdown taking on extra duties to keep the district looking its best. The Environment First team has extended its rounds into areas the council is not responsible for cleaning, to ensure people can enjoy clean and litter free surroundings when they go out for exercise. Councillor Julie Carr, Cabinet member […]
Victory in Europe Day – The day victory came home — marked by Lewes District Council’s champion
For Councillor Sharon Davy, Lewes District Council’s elected Armed Forces Champion, VE Day held a special memory and she was able to commemorate the fact that “it was 75 years ago that the people toasted the peace that had come to our shores”. As the Conservative member for Chailey, Barcombe […]
Return of bulky waste collections to Lewes district is welcomed
Bookings have re-opened for bulky waste collections in Lewes district after the service was temporarily suspended in mid-March due to the coronavirus crisis. Bulky waste covers items which cannot be recycled or disposed of in household or communal bins such as kitchen appliances and furniture. With household waste, recycling and garden waste collections continuing as usual, bulky waste was the only element of Lewes […]
Community hubs are here for you
If you’re feeling isolated, anxious or unwell at home and don’t have anyone that can help you – your local community hub may be able to assist. No one in East Sussex should be left on their own. Community hubs For all help and support on managing through coronavirus visit our dedicated […]
Local Lockdown Lowdown for Wednesday 29 April 2020
1) From Lewes District Council –The new ‘one-stop’ website of local businesses is open at the following web address:http://eatlocal.info/You can filter results by supplier type and by local area. 2) Government loans for small businesses –The government will cover the interest and the administration costs of their Bounce back loans:www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-coronavirus-bounce-back-loan […]
Local Lockdown Lowdown for Monday 27 April 2020
Food banks need your donations – both food and cash:We had an email from a very kind listener who was moved to ask their fruit and vegetable deliverer to send a second box (which they paid for) to the local food bank.Kindness, as we know, multiples. The fruit and veg. […]
SeahavenFM – ‘Local Lockdown Lowdown’ details shared on The Drive Home on Friday 24 April 2020:
Please do as much as you can online rather than by phone.Links to websites are in full so they can be copied and pasted into your internet browser’s top line. 1) From Lewes District Council –Southdown provides free mental health phone & video support sessions to those 16+. Find out […]
Apply now for the LEAP Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme
Businesses from Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to take part in Edeal’s new LEAP Entrepreneurial Leadership Programme for business support and their chance to win £1,000. Based on the successful LEAP Entrepreneurial Programme that has been running since 2013, this free, comprehensive programme provides: […]
COMMUNITY HUB PROVING LIFELINE FOR MOST VULNERABLE
The community hub set up by Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council to help the most vulnerable people through the Covid-19 corona crisis is proving to be a lifeline for anyone without the support of friends and family. Council staff were mobilised and redeployed from their normal day-to-day duties […]
Residents thank waste crews for ‘business as usual’ services
Hardworking council waste crews are being thanked by residents across Lewes district in helping to keep the country going during the pandemic. Household, recycling, clinical and garden waste collections are operating as normal in Lewes district while some neighbouring authorities have suspended their garden waste pick-ups. The only current change is there are no bulky waste collections at this time for items such as kitchen […]
Statement from Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council
The Local Councils wish to share an update:- “During these unprecedented times we are sharing regular updates about the council services that residents in Eastbourne and Lewes district rely on. The grant scheme to support local businesses hit by the coronavirus crisis will go live Thursday morning (9/4/20) at 9am […]
Covid-19 Statement from Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council
Vulnerable and no support? You will get the help you need. People who received a letter from the NHS because they are at high risk if they catch the Coronavirus and don’t have a support network of friends and family around them, are reminded to visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus-extremely-vulnerable or call 0800 0288327, the […]
Statement on behalf of Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council
This is the latest statement from two of our local councils regarding the current situation:- During these unprecedented times we are sharing regular updates about the council services that residents in Eastbourne and Lewes district rely on. Following the latest government advice and in the interests of the welfare of […]
Operation Blitz ASB updates, Lewes District
This weekend’s mobile number remains the same: 07989 188960 This week’s hours remain the same: 1600:-2200 – outside of these times please continue to contact us online or report to 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency. Update from last weekend Last weekend’s Operation Blitz ASB patrol. Friday began with the team heading […]
Statement on behalf of Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council
During these unprecedented times Councils are sharing regular updates about their services that residents in Eastbourne and Lewes district rely on. The main message today is that needy residents are being helped as usual. Office based teams are responding to enquiries via emails and talking to residents on the phone, […]
Operation Blitz notification of this weekend’s phone number
This weekend’s phone number/s is: 07989188960 Please use the above number/s to contact the police patrol direct to report anti-social behaviour between the hours of 4pm and 10pm on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th March This is a direct line to the police to only report anti-social incidents to officers on patrol so that they […]
Operation Blitz – Tackling ASB on your district.
This weekend’s Operation Blitz times return to 1800-0000, the contact number remains the same 07989188960 Your Lewes Prevention Team covers all areas of Lewes, Ringmer, right up to Wivelsfield and surrounds; as well as down through the coast, including Telscombe Cliffe, Peacehaven, Seaford and Newhaven. Operation Blitz is a designated ASB […]
Council worker’s fundraising drive reaches £32,000
A Lewes District Council refuse driver has been hailed a ‘charity champion’ having raised £32,000 for good causes over the last decade. Kevin Miller has completed numerous fundraising challenges including three marathons, two ultramarathons, a trek to Everest Base Camp, and scaling 24 peaks of the Lake District within 24 […]
Lewes to Uckfield Line a step closer following launch of Restoring Your Railway fund
The re-opening of the Lewes to Uckfield railway line, known as BML2, came a step closer following a meeting between Maria Caulfield MP and the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps at the launch of the Restoring Your Railway fund. The Lewes to Uckfield line is eligible to be considered as part […]
FAIRER HOUSING ALLOCATION DESERVED FOR TOWN DWELLERS
A new, fairer housing allocation system proposed by a Conservative councillor moves closer to being implemented across Lewes District after receiving widespread backing at last night’s Full Council meeting (Mon 24 Feb). The Town Local Connection Policy was proposed by Cllr Sharon Davy who feels that the present scheme is […]
Seahaven FM – Live in Lewes
This Saturday morning 25th January finds our radio station doing an outside broadcast from The Riverside Centre, Lewes, situated near the bridge on the main shopping road in Lewes. We start live broadcasting at 10.00am and our own and Lewes resident Clive Mellor will be meeting the people of Lewes […]
Buy your tickets for the new Lewes District Local Lottery
Tickets go on sale this Friday (November 15) for the first Lewes District Local Lottery. The new online lottery has a weekly jackpot of £25,000 and tickets cost just £1 with 60p going towards local good causes, compared to just 28p in the pound for the National Lottery. There are […]
Update for Malling residents regarding HQ parking.
Residents of Malling will have or will soon receive in the post a Workplace Travel Update letter for April 2019; detailing ongoing work to manage the transport, including parking for staff at Sussex Police and ESFRS Headquarters. To update the Headquarters car parking works are progressing well and approximately 57 […]
Have your say on street trading in Lewes district
People are being invited to contribute their views to a consultation on street trading in Lewes district. Lewes District Council wants to hear from people about its updated guidance for street trading in the district. The draft guidance sets out how applications for street trading consents should be made, how […]