Lewes District Council news

The Leader of Lewes District Council has called on residents to 'beat the January deadline' to share their views on local government reorganisation in East Sussex.

Cabinet councillors today (Dec 11) approved the fourth public consultation on the draft Lewes District Local Plan, marking a critical step in setting the future development strategy for the district.

Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council today (Dec 11) recommended that council tax support for district households on the lowest incomes continues for the next financial year.

Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have welcomed a mid year housing report that highlights significant improvements and a strong endorsement from the Regulator of Social Housing.

Vibrant artwork created by local students will soon be brightening up the communal areas of retirement housing across Lewes district and Eastbourne thanks to a unique intergenerational art project.

Lewes District Council has opened a newly upgraded and redesigned playground in Walmer Road, Seaford, inspired by the ideas of local schoolchildren.

Every school across Newhaven, Seaford, Peacehaven, East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs has been invited to take part in an inspiring new public art project, using creativity to celebrate positivity and togetherness.

Lewes District Council has won two International Green Apple Environment Awards for Newhaven Fort and Stowe Place housing development.

The Leader of Lewes District Council has described the government's housing targets as an 'exercise in political theatre'.

Lewes District Council is encouraging residents, community organisations and businesses to take part in the forthcoming consultation on local government reorganisation in Sussex and support the One East Sussex proposal.

A new campaign launched by independent charity Crimestoppers aims to encourage young people in Seaford and surrounding areas to report knife crime 100% anonymously.

An environmental event hosted by Lewes District Council, Matrix Chambers, Love Our Ouse and the Environmental Law Foundation welcomed nearly 200 delegates.

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A 17-strong team from Lewes District Council began clearing the streets of Lewes in the early hours of the morning following the town's famous Bonfire Night celebrations.

Lewes District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling climate change and restoring nature with the publication of its updated Climate and Nature Strategy.

Cabinet councillors have agreed a comprehensive Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) aimed at tackling air pollution across the district.

With Lewes Bonfire Night just days away, members of the public are being urged not to travel to the event. Measures, including road closures and parking restrictions, are being brought in to help the event pass safely by managing the number of people attending.

Lewes District Council has launched a public consultation on its proposed new framework for ensuring that residents struggling with council debts are treated fairly, consistently and with compassion.

A Cabinet councillor has welcomed the expansion of The Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere, the UK's only urban biosphere, to encompass the whole of Lewes district for the first time.

Peacehaven's Centenary Park is set to receive significant upgrades to boost sports and recreational opportunities for local people.

Lewes District Council is carrying out essential repair and maintenance works on the sea wall in Peacehaven over the next few weeks.