Lewes District Council news
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Council performance ''nothing short of phenomenal''The Cabinet Member for Performance and People at Lewes District Council has extended his thanks and congratulations to staff for their "professionalism and dedicated service" during the most intense...
08/07/2021
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Councillor calls for change in law to address ''eyesore''A Cabinet councillor at Lewes District Council has pledged to continue to lobby government to change the law so that local authorities can tackle "unsightly dormant developments", notably the...
01/07/2021
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Litter signage pilot on A27Highways England has chosen Lewes district to trial new litter prevention signage.
01/07/2021
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A27 update: District council action on litter continuesAfter removing a staggering two tonnes of litter from the westbound side of the A27 in May, Lewes District Council's Environment First team will be back in action next week clearing the east bound...
29/06/2021
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Deadline nears for EU Settlement SchemeLewes District Council is reminding any European Union citizens living in the district that time is running out to apply for settled status.
23/06/2021
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Newhaven Fort re-opens to celebrate its 150th year with £1.2m of improvementsNewhaven Fort opens its doors again on Saturday (June 19) following an extensive £1.2m improvement programme during its initial closure due to Covid restrictions.
18/06/2021
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Council supports Clean Air Day 2021The councillor for sustainability at Lewes District Council is supporting all groups and individuals to play their full part in the work to reduce air pollution.
17/06/2021
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World leading expert welcomes council's biodiversity strategyA leading expert has welcomed Lewes District Council's biodiversity strategy and called on everyone in the district to help by "inviting wildlife into our gardens and urban greenspaces".
13/06/2021
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Consultation on council plan to help people struggling financiallyA consultation is being launched over Lewes District Council's proposal to increase support for low-income families and people in financial difficulty.
11/06/2021
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Council boost for social enterprises start-ups in Lewes districtCabinet councillors today (June 10) approved £20,000 to develop schemes that encourage new social enterprises to start up in Lewes district.
11/06/2021
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Biodiversity and sustainability ''foundation stones in planning process''Cabinet councillors have today (June 10) moved to streamline the process of validating a planning application in Lewes district, while also putting the onus on applicants to evidence how developments...
11/06/2021
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People asked for views on proposed changes to local constituenciesThe Boundary Commission for England has published its initial proposals for new parliamentary constituency boundaries.
10/06/2021
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Council extends free parking in NewhavenLewes District Council has announced a six-month extension to free parking in Newhaven town centre.
09/06/2021
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Newhaven continues on ''upward curve'' with new store openingNewhaven has a new leading retailer in the town after The Range opened their latest store today (Friday June 4).
09/06/2021
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Council removes more than two tonnes of litter from A27Lewes District Council cleared 2.25 tonnes of litter and 17.5 tonnes of vegetation and soil blocking roadside drains from a 10km stretch of the A27 over four nights last week.
02/06/2021
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Council Chair is a big fan of Green UnitedThe Chair of Lewes District Council has given Green United his full support after taking part in the BIG ASK, an event where young people presented their ideas for environmental action to key...
28/05/2021
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Dolly Scrubs Up Very WellCouncil chair thanks "amazing community sewing group"
25/05/2021
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A27 update: Lewes District Council secures land closures for litter removalLewes District Council will begin removing litter from the A27 carriageway tonight (May 24, 2021).
25/05/2021
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Lewes opens one of the first climate emergency centres in the UKLewes Climate Hub, one of the first climate emergency centres (CECs) in the UK, was officially opened by Councillor Adrian Ross, Chair of Lewes District Council, and Councillor Stephen Catlin, Mayor...
25/05/2021
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Council celebrates Lewes Farmers Market winning top Sussex accoladeLewes District Council has congratulated Lewes Farmers Market after it was voted the best farmers market at the Sussex Food and Drinks Awards 2021.
13/05/2021
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