Lewes District Council news
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Visit Lewes 'Shop Independent at Christmas' campaignVisit Lewes is spreading Christmas cheer this year, with the 'Shop Independent at Christmas' campaign
29/11/2019
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Update on Castleditch Lane, LewesUpdate on the collapsed wall on Castleditch Lane, Lewes
12/11/2019
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Tonnes of waste collected in speedy bonfire clean upA dedicated team of council workers worked throughout the early hours to remove tonnes of rubbish left by Lewes Bonfire night revellers.
11/11/2019
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Last chance to enjoy ArtwaveFollowing the fantastic bank holiday turn-out, the final weekend of Artwave is set to end on a high with an array of events and exhibitions to welcome visitors.
07/11/2019
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£28,000 extra funding to help those in needCouncillors at Lewes District Council have recommended a change in the rules that govern council tax discounts on empty and unfurnished homes, a move that will generate £28,000 of additional funding...
05/11/2019
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Top appointment to drive sustainability strategyLewes District Council has appointed a new Strategy and Partnership Lead for Sustainability to drive forward a programme of far-reaching action.
04/11/2019
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Sustainable council housing that 'changes lives'The Co-operative Alliance at Lewes District Council has approved the latest plans for council housing in Newhaven, Ringmer and Lewes.
04/11/2019
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Co-operative Alliance: will not 'deviate from our duty' in tackling climate change
A Cabinet councillor at Lewes District Council has reaffirmed the Co-operative Alliance's commitment to making essential changes to how the authority functions in the drive to tackle climate...
04/11/2019
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Demolition smashes recycling targets ahead of new homesThe demolition of disused offices in Newhaven to make way for 13 new affordable homes has achieved unprecedented recycling success.
01/11/2019
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Garden therapy at Lewes HouseLewes District Council has helped to create a therapeutic garden experience in the grounds of Lewes House.
31/10/2019
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Lewes lottery launched for local good causesLewes District Council has launched a new online lottery to support local good causes.
30/10/2019
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CIL is 'game-changer' as fund tops £5 millionCabinet councillors have given the green light to a wide range of bids for Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding that will see £1.2 million allocated to projects in the Lewes district.
30/10/2019
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Newhaven says 'yes' to Neighbourhood PlanResidents in Newhaven have given their Neighbourhood Plan the thumbs-up after 83% of voters supported the key planning document.
30/10/2019
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Success for Lewes District Council in Government legal challengeThe government has revised its housing delivery test result for Lewes District Council following a successful legal challenge by the local authority.
30/10/2019
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Councillors target greater rates of recyclingLewes District Council has backed new measures to boost recycling rates across the district.
01/10/2019
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Co-operative alliance puts climate emergency at top of council agendaCabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have yesterday (16 September) instigated a raft of measures to tackle the climate emergency
01/10/2019
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Councillors give unanimous backing to greater mental health supportWith one in four people in the UK suffering with a mental health issue in any given year, councillors at Lewes District Council have unanimously backed a motion that commits the authority to a range...
30/09/2019
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Lewes District Council's recycling at all-time highLewes District Council's new recycling service has hit an all-time high.
27/09/2019
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Lewes High Street Traders Association: Light Up Lewes!For many years Lewes has bemoaned its lack of Christmas lights, but that situation could change!
24/09/2019
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Council promotes creative sector growthLewes District Council's new Co-operative Alliance is supporting the growth of creative industries across the district.
19/09/2019
