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 […]
Overnight road closures on the A259 at Newhaven
Nigh time road closures will be in place on the A259 in Newhaven from the beginning of June to allow for resurfacing work. Work will start on Wednesday, June 2 and continue until Saturday, July 10.While the road is closed streetlight improvements will also be carried out, along with sign […]
SUMMER LIGHTNING
As the air clears a little and forward movement is now possible the Lewes Ripple willbe mounting a series of Summer Concerts at the Con Club. These will take place everySunday evening in July and August featuring a mix of established local performersalongside fresh talent discovered on the Ripple YouTube […]
Covid testing in Newhaven
A COVID-19 mobile testing unit will be at Lower Place car park, Newhaven from Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 April. Anyone with coronavirus symptoms, no matter how mild, should self-isolate and book a test as soon as possible: http://ow.ly/3GWq50EerTV
Maria Caulfield MP congratulates Bursa Kebab on making British Kebab Awards semi-finals
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has congratulated Bursa Kebab on being long listed for a prestigious British Kebab Award. Bursa Kebab in Newhaven has been long listed for the British Kebab Award for the Customer Satisfaction category. Bursa Kebab was announced as the semi-finalist and the winners will be announced at […]
Roadworks planned for A259 at Newhaven
Lane closures will be in operation on the A259 at Newhaven in April and May to enable pedestrian crossing and signal improvement work to be carried out. Traffic lanes on some sections of the road will be closed to allow work on the pedestrian crossing and signals to take place […]
NEWHAVEN – Lockdown meant time for improvement and investment
The enforced Covid lockdown provided the ideal opportunity for a family-run business to invest in improvements. As the shutters went down on the restaurant and visitor attractions at Paradise Park in Newhaven at the end of last year, staff moved in to create an outdoor dining area which is opening […]
CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON NEW RANGE STORE
The leader of Lewes District Council met up with the senior team from The Range this week to view progress on the construction of their new store in Newhaven. This is the retailer’s latest outlet in Sussex – following openings in Eastbourne, Worthing, Chichester and Crawley – with recruitment for 50 part-time and […]
Council’s Armed Forces Champion to welcome Royal Navy vessel
Lewes District Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Sharon Davy, will be greeting a Royal Navy vessel when it docks at Newhaven Marina on Wednesday (March 24) for an overnight stop. HMS Ranger is a P2000-class vessel of the First Patrol Boat Squadron, usually based in Portsmouth, and is affiliated to Lewes District Council and the town of Newhaven. As one […]
Green campaigners demand controversial road opened to public
Green Party campaigners have condemned East Sussex County Council for failing to open a brand new footpath and cycle lane which forms part of a controversial road project in Newhaven, despite requests from local families who want to use it for exercise and for accessing Tide Mills beach. This argument […]
Link road boost for Newhaven Port
Work starts this week on a new link road at Newhaven Port which will help drive regeneration and provide a huge economic boost to the town and county. Newhaven Port & Properties has confirmed that work will begin on Phase One of their north link road on Monday, March 15. […]
Seaford MP joins Seaford Chamber of Commerce business networking breakfast
Seaford MP, Maria Caulfield, has joins members of the Seaford Chamber of Commerce at their monthly business networking breakfast. Seaford Chamber of Commerce hold business networking breakfasts every month enabling local business owners to discuss local issues and support & collaborate with each other. Normally the meetings are held in […]
New Covid testing for hauliers at Pease Pottage secured by Maria Caulfield MP to help Newhaven Port
The Newhaven MP Maria Caulfield has secured a new Covid testing site at Pease Pottage for hauliers wishing to use Newhaven Port to get to the continent. Freight driver must receive a negative Covid test before continuing their journey to mainland Europe meaning that many were going to ports in […]
First steps out of lockdown
Just a reminder of the first step towards normality means that all schools and colleges are back on Monday. That’s the big news but there is just a small concession for others. For the first time for a long time we are allowed to meet one person outside for recreation, […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes £150,000 from Levelling Up Fund for Lewes District
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed the Chancellor’s Budget announcement of £150,000 from the government’s Levelling Up Fund for Lewes District. Maria Caulfield MP is hoping that Lewes District Council will be able to use this funding to continue the regeneration of Newhaven, that is already seeing millions of pounds […]
Back our local fishing community, say Lib Dems
Local Liberal Democrats are calling for more support for our local fishing industry as the combined impact of Covid-19 and Brexit continues to drive businesses to brink of bankruptcy.There have been protests in London over the government’s Brexit deal that has not delivered any of the benefits to the fishing industry […]
Government funded regeneration of Newhaven begins on Railway Quay
This is the statement from our Local MP, Maria Caulfield regarding Railway Quay in Newhaven:- The regeneration of Newhaven on Railway Quay, with government funding secured by Maria Caulfield MP, has begun. Railway Quay is the area between the former UTC building and Railway Club which will soon see the […]
Live Leader’s Q&A – Wednesday 3 March at 10am
For this Wednesday’s live Q&A Cllr James MacCleary will be talking to Nick Adlam who is overseeing the Railway Quay redevelopment project in Newhaven. Join them at 10am this Wednesday 3 February to hear all about this exciting scheme as well as all the usual local updates from the district […]
Official school closure notification: Tuesday 2 March 2021 – Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
School: Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary SchoolUnique school code: 3077Closed: Tuesday 2 March 2021Reason: Emergency closure – no waterMore information: More work needs to be done to locate and repair the leak causing the loss of water to the school. For any queries regarding this notification, please contact […]
WORK IN TRAIN AT RAILWAY QUAY
Waterside development is ‘great news for the economy and waterfront living’ in Newhaven The transformation of Railway Quay in Newhaven started this week with contractors at the harbourside location beginning the work that will lead to the creation of a new gateway to the town centre. Railway Quay is the […]
Secretary of State for Housing rejects planning appeal for Mitchelswood Farm, Newick
A decision by the Secretary of State for Housing to reject a planning appeal for 50 housing units on land at Mitchelswood Farm in Newick has been welcomed by Newick MP Maria Caulfield. The ongoing planning saga has seen a range of appeals taken to challenge Lewes District Council’s original […]
Newhaven Council Freeze Council-Tax Precept.
Newhaven Town Council, like many other Town & Parish councils across the UK has seen the real impacts on its residents resulting from the ongoing Pandemic, with people losing their jobs, businesses going under, children missing education and the knock-on effects for families, both socially and economically. At its Full […]
Visionary’ £24.7 million plan for Newhaven sent to government
Lewes District Council on Friday, January 29, submitted a £24.7m bid to the government’s Towns Fund with extensive plans to make Newhaven a vital and thriving southern gateway for the UK by 2030. The council put forward the Town Investment Plan (TIP) for Newhaven on behalf of the Town Deal Board after Newhaven was shortlisted among 101 towns invited to develop proposals for a share of the government fund. If the bid is successful, it will unlock a further £18 million in match-funding from […]
Change to official school closure: Tuesday 5 January 2021 to Friday 12 February 2021 – The Lindfield School, Eastbourne
There have been changes to the following school closure: School: The Lindfield School, EastbourneUnique school code: 7031Closed: Tuesday 5 January 2021 to Friday 12 February 2021Reason: Emergency closure – otherMore information: All schools are affected by the Government advice to partly close. Please check the local arrangements with your school.Update […]
Call for urgent action plan to boost vaccine rollout in Lewes District
Local Liberal Democrats have released a three point action plan to support the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in our area after it became clear that Lewes District has fewer vaccination centres than any other area of East Sussex. They are calling for more action to boost rollout in Lewes District, particularly […]
Council-run scheme to steer young people away from crime receives £8,000
An early intervention scheme that tackles the underlying causes of criminal behaviour among young people has been awarded £8,000 towards its running costs in Eastbourne and Lewes. Restoring Eastbourne and Lewes, operated by the Eastbourne Business Crime Group in partnership with Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council working with Sussex Police and the Youth Offending Team, was recently successful in its bid for […]
Newhaven town centre regeneration
Councillor James MacCleary (pictured), Leader of Lewes District Council and ward councillor for Newhaven South, said: “I’m obviously pleased that the town where I live is set to receive this funding, it will allow us to kickstart some really important change in the town and create yet more momentum behind the longer-term […]
£5 Million secured for Newhaven Town Centre
Our local MP Maria Caulfield brings us some good news to be optimistic about 2021:- Newhaven is one of only 72 towns in the country, chosen by the Government, to receive some of the £830 Million funding boost for High Streets. We all know that for decades the town centre […]
Truckers driving home for Christmas thanks to urgent Sussex operation
Dozens of lorry-drivers were arriving safely back in mainland Europe today after an urgent and successful Christmas operation at Newhaven port in Sussex. Teams of volunteers from the NHS worked late into the night and early in the morning to help the drivers get Covid tests to allow them to […]
Official school closure notification: Monday 4 January 2021 – Priory School, Lewes
School: Priory School, LewesUnique school code: 4047Closed: Monday 4 January 2021Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: Monday 4 January is an INSET Day and the school is closed to all students. Thank you Priory School For any queries regarding this notification, please contact CS Customer Relations: Email – cs.customerrelations@eastsussex.gov.uk Telephone – 0345 […]
Newhaven Port to receive over £6.2 million in Government funding
Newhaven Port has been successful in its bid to the Port Infrastructure Fund and is to receive £6,215,839 in government funding. New infrastructure at ports will be needed whether or not the UK secures a negotiated agreement with the EU as we are leaving the Customs Union and Single Market […]
Six months free parking in Newhaven Town Centre
Newhaven Enterprise Zone and Lewes District Council have announced that two car parks in Newhaven will remove charges to help support local businesses by encouraging shoppers to explore the town’s shops and restaurants. Dacre Road multi-storey car park and Lower Place car park will be free for a six-month period thanks […]
Official school closure notification: Tuesday 15 December 2020 – Groombridge St Thomas’ Church Of England Primary School
School: Groombridge St Thomas’ Church Of England Primary SchoolUnique school code: 3332Partly closed: Tuesday 15 December 2020Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: Year 6 Class Closed only until after Christmas Holidays For any queries regarding this notification, please contact CS Customer Relations: Email – cs.customerrelations@eastsussex.gov.uk Telephone – 0345 60 80 192.
Official school closure notification: Tuesday 15 December 2020 – Peacehaven Community School
School: Peacehaven Community SchoolPartly closed: Tuesday 15 December 2020Reason: COVID-19 local arrangementsMore information: Peacehaven Community School is closed to Year 9 and Year 10. We are open for Years 7, 8 and 11 to students with no symptoms of Covid-19. For any queries regarding this notification, please contact CS Customer […]
Maria Caulfield MP visits businesses on Small Business Saturday
Newhaven MP Maria Caulfield has visited local businesses as part of Small Business Saturday. Maria Caulfield MP visited the new SurfnSkate café at Newhaven Football Club, which has been opened by the owners of the popular SurfnSkate shop on West Quay. The local MP then went on to visit Paradise […]
Lewes District Council targets funding windfall for Newhaven
Lewes District Council will submit a bid to the government’s Town Fund in January that could unlock a multi-million windfall for economic regeneration in Newhaven. After Newhaven was one of 101 towns shortlisted for the funding, council officers and the Town Deal Board are putting the finishing touches to a […]
A development that Lewes can be proud of
After an open market competition, a landmark moment has been reached at which developer Human Nature has agreed terms to buy the North Street site in Lewes.Jonathan Smales, Co-Founder and CEO of Human Nature and a Lewes resident said, “We’re absolutely delighted to have reached this point and expect to […]
Live Leader’s Q&As this week
This Tuesday 1 December Cllr Zoe Nicholson will be talking to representatives from a couple of the wonderful volunteer community groups that were set up in response to the pandemic. On Thursday 3 December Cllr James MacCleary will be talking to Duncan Kerr from Wave Leisure Trust about their recent […]
Open water swimming – RNLI shares advice on how to stay safe when cold water swimming following a number of deaths
With the restrictions imposed to limit the spread of Covid-19, huge numbers of people took to the sea – and to rivers – to try open water swimming, often for the first time. Many of those swimmers have continued to swim as the water has dropped in temperature and seas […]
Havens Social Enterprise Honoured
Havens Community Hub CIC has been recognised on the UK Social Enterprise Roll of Honour for their work supporting people throughout the pandemicThe outstanding work of the Hub and its projects over the course of the year has been recognised at a special event bringing together the UK’s business community. […]
Festive campaigns to support independent shops in Lewes and Newhaven
People are being encouraged to support independent shops in Lewes and Newhaven this Christmas with the launch of two campaigns that celebrate the ‘quality and diversity’ on offer. Visit Lewes has joined forces with the Lewes Pound, Lewes Chamber of Commerce and Lewes High Street Traders Association to run the Shop Independent at Christmas campaign. In Newhaven, the campaign is being […]
Search for missing Newhaven Fishermen called off.
After the sinking of the ” Joanna C ” fishing vessel off Newhaven early on Saturday morning, the search for the remaining two fishermen has now been called off. An extensive search involving both the Newhaven and Eastbourne lifeboats, several fishing vessels and a helicopter failed to find the missing […]
The Snow Queen – an event at Newhaven Bandstand
The Town Council is hoping to bring an early Christmas gift to Newhaven people …. a chance to see a beautiful production of The Snow Queen. The date may change if Covid restrictions dictate, but all being well the two performances will take place on Sunday 13th December. FREE TICKETS available […]
Remembrance Sunday 2020 in Newhaven
Sunday 8th November is Remembrance Sunday. As expected there will be a low-key approach this year due to COVID and its restrictions. The Town Council will be marking the day at 11am with a short socially distanced service and the laying of wreaths by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, local MP […]
New community minibus thanks to council’s CIL funding
Lewes District Council has awarded nearly £70,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Funding to a community transport charity to pay for a new minibus. Councillor Adrian Ross, Chair of Lewes District Council, visited the CTLA charity at its Newhaven base to see the new minibus and find out more about its work. He said: “CTLA provides a fantastic transport service for local […]