Lewes District Council news

A special digital edition of District News (DN), the council magazine, has been published today with exclusive content on the government's latest consultation on local government reorganisation.

The Leader of Lewes District Council has issued a renewed call for residents to take part in the government's latest consultation on local government reorganisation, warning that the future of several coastal towns, and Lewes district more broadly, is 'at a real risk of becoming part of Brighton & Hove'.

Lewes District Council is supporting three exciting bids submitted from across the district to become the first UK Town of Culture.

Council leaders have condemned today's Government proposal for reorganising local government in East Sussex as 'outrageous', accusing ministers of ignoring the clearly expressed views of residents not once, but twice - and now announcing a third consultation.

A series of natural flood management measures has been completed across Hoath Wood near Newhaven and Peacehaven Golf Course, strengthening climate resilience in the area.

A well-known shop in Seaford town centre is being transformed into a launch pad for active lifestyles.

Wave Active is opening an exciting new indoor soft play and activity centre for younger children and families this autumn, based in Peacehaven.

Cabinet councillors today (March 19) welcomed a comprehensive update on Lewes District Council's housing services, highlighting rising tenant satisfaction and sustained improvements across several core areas.

A Cabinet councillor has praised the 'vital contribution' of the local Community Safety Partnership (CSP) in ensuring Lewes district residents feel safe and strengthening community cohesion.

Cabinet councillors today (Thurs, March 19) approved an in principle commitment of £558,000 to support the creation of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Ouse, providing a safe, all weather walking and cycling link between Lewes and Hamsey.

Lewes District Council's Cabinet has today (March 19) endorsed the steps taken so far by the authority and partners to strengthen social cohesion, counter division and build understanding amongst local communities

Key partners visited the landmark Newhaven Health Hub this week to see first hand the progress being made on the project, which will bring modern, integrated health and wellbeing facilities to the heart of the town.

A message for all households in the Lewes Town Council area.

Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council will consider an in principle funding commitment of £558,000 to support the creation of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Ouse.

Lewes District Council has completed the £9.5 million purchase of the North Street Quarter site in Lewes, marking one of the most significant strategic interventions in the town's recent history.

With only seven weeks to go until the voter registration deadline for East Sussex County Council elections on May 7, anyone who wants to vote must make sure they are registered in time.

Lewes District Council is driving forward its ambitious programme to build more high-quality, sustainable council houses for local people.

Cabinet councillors today (Feb 5) approved a new system for allocating council homes to residents on the housing register, to match people more effectively with the properties they need.

Award-winning Glendale Countryside Limited has been selected to deliver the new grounds maintenance contract across Lewes district and Eastbourne.

Look Again has launched its latest public-realm project across the coastline between Brighton and Eastbourne. Delivered in collaboration with artist Supermundane and arts educator Dawn East, the project will see bold, joyful artworks appearing in unexpected locations in Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and Telscombe.

NHS Sussex and local GPs have asked Lewes District Council to explore long term solutions for primary care and wider health services in Seaford. This step builds on the council's longstanding commitment to help tackle the pressures residents experience when trying to access GP services in the town.