Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
Public gardens across Lewes district will not be showcasing their usual summer floral displays this summer because of plant supply issues due to the Covid-19 crisis – however a pollinator-friendly alternative is being sown instead. Lewes District Council uses around 45,000 bedding plants every summer to create beautiful flower displays at its gardens which include Southover Grange Gardens in Lewes, Fort Road Recreation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]