Lewes District Council news
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First Newhaven craft beer festival is a sell-out successThe event on Saturday October 16, hosted by Visit Lewes, was a sell-out success, with visitors sampling 15 of the finest craft beers form our local area. Guests also got to experience a variety of...
27/10/2021
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Council secures £12.68 million for ''fantastic'' Newhaven maritime schemeThe regeneration of Newhaven has been given a massive boost with today's announcement of £12.68 million from the Government's Levelling Up Fund.
27/10/2021
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88 leaders of local government to set ambitious net zero targetsLeader of Lewes District Council supports UK100 pledge
26/10/2021
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Free licences for outdoor seating to support Lewes district businessesLewes District Council has announced that hospitality businesses in the district can now apply for free to place seats and tables outside their premises
21/10/2021
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Eco-conscious takeaway entrepreneur takes away £2,500 top prizeAn environmentally-minded businesswoman who set up a reusable takeaway container service has won £2,500 at the Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP) annual awards.
19/10/2021
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Council wins national award for pandemic responseLewes District Council has won a top "excellence in innovation" award for the online system the council developed to ensure a fast and efficient distribution of business grants during the height of...
19/10/2021
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Climate change and sustainability strategy launchedLewes District Council has launched a climate change and sustainability strategy that will ensure that the council is net zero carbon and fully climate resilient by 2030 and supports the district to...
15/10/2021
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Council leader demands stop to Barcombe bridge destructionThe Leader of Lewes District Council has written to Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport, demanding the "full and unequivocal cessation" of the infill policy that threatens historic...
14/10/2021
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Council's Armed Forces Champion welcomed on board Royal Navy vesselLewes District Council's Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Sharon Davy, was given a full tour of a Royal Navy boat when it docked at Brighton Marina last Monday (October 4).
11/10/2021
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Council's Environment First raises more than £3,000 for charitiesThe Environment First team at Lewes District Council has shown its support for two charities at recent fundraising events.
06/10/2021
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Council takes step towards launching local climate bondsLewes District Council is among the first six councils in England and Wales to pledge its support for a local climate bonds campaign to fund green projects.
30/09/2021
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Council's Armed Forces Champion honours Fijians for service to UKLewes District Council's Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Sharon Davy, attended an event to celebrate diversity and Fijian's contribution to the UK, particularly to its Armed Forces.
28/09/2021
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Cheers! Free beer festival in Lewes this weekendLewes is hosting a three-day beer festival this weekend to celebrate the best breweries and cider producers in the district, complete with live music.
28/09/2021
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'Highest quality council homes' are on track for NewhavenSite of old police station is 'short walk' to shops and public transport
24/09/2021
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New Cabinet councillor welcomedCabinet's 'shared values' hailed by council leader
24/09/2021
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Solar scheme returns to help Lewes district switch to clean energyHomeowners across Lewes district are being offered the chance to reduce their carbon emissions and generate clean energy at home by installing solar panels.
21/09/2021
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Council motion targets Southern Water's 'shocking track record'Councillors call for answers at Full Council meeting
21/09/2021
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Council supports move for 'Fire and Rehire' to be banned Motion passed at Full Council meeting
21/09/2021
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Brewhaven: craft beer army on march to fortBeer enthusiasts warned not to miss out on festival
10/09/2021
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Wild Justice: Lewes District Council's 'impressive' work to reduce pesticidesTV presenter Chris Packham's charity endorses council reduction of glyphosate use
10/09/2021
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