Lewes District Council news
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Political leaders join call for new era at UTCThe Leader of Lewes District Council and MP for Lewes have issued a statement of hope for the future of UTC in Newhaven.
27/01/2020
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Council leader sets out 2020 planThe Leader of Lewes District Council has put tackling climate change and work to achieve a zero carbon district at the top of her agenda for 2020.
17/01/2020
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Newhaven residents to name new sustainable developmentResidents in Newhaven are being invited to help name a new development of highly sustainable council homes in the town.
16/01/2020
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Let's Do Business Group wins Newhaven contractLet's Do Business Group has won the contract to manage the Newhaven Enterprise Centre.
16/01/2020
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Woman sentenced for Right to Buy fraudA housing tenant has received a 20 month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months, for fraudulently attempting to purchase a three bedroom house with a £80,900 discount on 10 January 2020 at Brighton...
13/01/2020
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Ash dieback woodland management in LewesAsh dieback woodland management in Lewes
19/12/2019
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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
11/11/2019
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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.
08/11/2019
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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.
01/11/2019
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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...
01/11/2019
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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.
29/10/2019
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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.
29/10/2019
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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.
29/10/2019
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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...
29/10/2019
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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
