Lewes District Council news
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''Heads of Terms'' agreed for sale of North Street QuarterCabinet welcomes Human Nature's "vision and commitment" to "landmark opportunity"
02/12/2020
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Council extends order to prevent anti-social behaviourLewes District Council has renewed two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) to prevent street drinking and dog fouling.
25/11/2020
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Festive campaigns to support independent shops in Lewes and NewhavenPeople 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.
25/11/2020
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Council leaders appeal to Chancellor: ''Don't forget district councils''The leaders of Lewes District Council have appealed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to not forget the role played by district councils in tackling the impact of Covid-19 and supporting local...
25/11/2020
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Newhaven Town Deal Resident Survey Newhaven Town Deal Resident Survey provides an opportunity for residents to help strengthen Lewes District Council's bid submission to the Towns Fund. The Board is currently assessing strategic...
23/11/2020
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Applications invited for latest Covid-19 business grantsThe application process for the recently announced Local Restriction Support Grants is now open and can be accessed via the Lewes District Council website.
13/11/2020
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Cabinet resolution supports Universal Basic IncomeLewes District Council's Cabinet has passes a resolution calling on the government to launch a pilot of Universal Basic Income (UBI) in the district.
13/11/2020
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Lewes District Council ''deep misgivings'' about planning reformsThe consultation on the government's planning reforms drew stinging criticism from Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council yesterday (November 12).
13/11/2020
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Council is ''committed to building wealth in communities'' through recovery planLewes District Council is moving forward with a far-reaching programme that has community wealth building at its core, to meet the challenges it faces due to Covid-19 and support a district-wide...
13/11/2020
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Council's Armed Forces Champion remembers the fallenLewes District Council's Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Sharon Davy, has laid a poppy wreath at Chailey Memorial to remember those who have served and died in the line of duty.
10/11/2020
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Council leaders call on Secretary of State to ''hand over test and trace''Councillor Zoe Nicholson and Councillor James MacCleary demand the resources needed from government to "keep our communities safe."
05/11/2020
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New community minibus thanks to council's CIL fundingLewes District Council has awarded nearly £70,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Funding to a community transport charity to pay for a new minibus.
04/11/2020
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Lewes District Council gives £7,000 boost to Marcus Rashford campaignLewes District Council will give £7,000 to selected charities and community organisations in the district that are supporting Marcus Rashford's campaign for free meals for children during the school...
02/11/2020
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Going with the flow scoops countryside awardAn innovative flood management scheme across the River Ouse catchment is among six Lewes district projects to win awards from the countryside charity, CPRE Sussex.
30/10/2020
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Council Chair celebrates 'exceptional commitment' within waste service team'Unsung heroes' from Lewes District Council's waste services team were singled out for praise by senior councillors who visited the Newhaven depot in Robinson Road.
30/10/2020
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'River Ouse is not a dumping ground' people are told Flytippers who throw old bicycles, shopping trollies or other items into the River Ouse are being warned they are causing pollution and potential flooding.
30/10/2020
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Second recovery summit: Working together to support people affected by Covid-19 in Lewes districtThe second recovery summit for Lewes district highlighted the importance of working together to create new jobs, a more skilled workforce and giving struggling people the support they need in the...
28/10/2020
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New council homes ''raise the bar for sustainability and fire safety''A new council development in Newhaven is being hailed as a "game changer" for social housing and a "window on the future" of residential schemes.
26/10/2020
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Garden waste vehicles in Lewes District get new look thanks to residents' appreciation during Covid 19Lewes District Council's Garden Waste vehicles have been given a new look thanks to the appreciation of residents during Covid 19.
19/10/2020
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Lewes District Council is asking landowners to come forward if they have sites that could form part of a new local plan.The new Lewes Local Plan, which is commencing preparation, will set the framework for future planning decisions in the District up to 2040.
07/10/2020
