Lewes District Council news
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Business Grants Go Live in Lewes DistrictA grant scheme to support local businesses hit by the coronavirus crisis is to go live in Lewes district with windfalls of up to £25,000 available for eligible SMEs.
03/04/2020
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Vulnerable and no support? You will get the help you needFor people at high risk, the government's measures will make sure they get the essential food and medicines they need by following the advice in the letter.
Additionally, we want vulnerable...
31/03/2020
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Have your say on improving Newhaven's biggest recreation groundPeople are being asked their views to help shape the future of Fort Road Recreation Ground in Newhaven.
18/03/2020
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Councillors welcome 'Beginning of the End' at Talland ParadeThe end is now in sight for an eyesore in Seaford that has caused residents and businesses significant and long-term disruption and inconvenience.
09/03/2020
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'Citizen scientists' wanted to help measure air qualityPeople across Lewes district are being invited to take part in an international project to monitor air quality.
05/03/2020
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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.
03/03/2020
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Free Gardening for Wildlife Event in LewesA free event to help people create wildlife-friendly gardens has been organised by Lewes District Council.
24/02/2020
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Consultation launched over proposed changes to taxi licencesPeople are being invited to have their say on potential changes to the licensing of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles in the district.
19/02/2020
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Deadly ash dieback disease hits LewesAsh trees in Lewes in the grip of the deadly ash dieback disease are soon to be removed, with many of the dead trees posing a significant risk to motorists on local roads.
14/02/2020
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Gin & Fizz Festival returns 'fizzier than ever'Lewes District Council has announced the return of its hugely popular Sussex Gin & Fizz Festival for the fourth year on June 6.
13/02/2020
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Tree fee is 'trunk-ated' to boost sponsorship numbersLewes District Council has announced a discount of almost 70% to the cost of sponsoring a tree in a public place this February and March.
11/02/2020
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Cabinet welcomes 'imperative' corporate planThe Co-operative Alliance at Lewes District Council has put targeting climate change and the acute shortage of council homes at the top of the agenda in their first corporate plan.
11/02/2020
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Councillors agree next phase of action on climate emergencyCabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have agreed the next phase of 'vital and urgent' work to address the climate emergency in Lewes district.
11/02/2020
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Council tax increase of just over 9pCabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have agreed a rise in the council tax of just over 9p a week for a Band D property.
11/02/2020
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Council awards nearly £230,000 to voluntary groupsCabinet councillors at Lewes District Council today (Monday, Feb 10) approved nearly £230,000 in continued funding to key voluntary groups for the next financial year.
11/02/2020
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Co-operative Alliance to make 'affordable living a reality for local people'The Co-operative Alliance has made house building and community cohesion a top priority in their long-term plans for Lewes district.
11/02/2020
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Council gives green light to blue light sites for sustainable homesThe old Police Station site and Fire Station land in Newhaven could see new sustainable homes being developed under plans being worked up by Lewes District Council.
11/02/2020
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Lewes District Council agrees funding for creative workspaceLewes's creative community received a huge boost today (February 10, 2020) as Cabinet councillors earmarked £250,000 to support the development of a co-working hub in the town.
11/02/2020
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Youngsters scoop £500 for 'bug hotels' in council competitionYoung environmentalists at a Seaford school were presented with £500 towards sustainability improvements after they won a Lewes District Council competition.
07/02/2020
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Statement from Councillor Zoe Nicholson, Leader of Lewes District CouncilLewes District Council's Scrutiny Committee (February 6) has recommended not to progress with a new health hub development on the Downs Leisure Centre in Seaford.
07/02/2020
