Lewes District Council news

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.

Public safety is the top priority for all agencies involved in managing the Lewes Bonfire celebrations.

Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council have welcomed 'positive' inspection results following a recent visit by the Regulator of Social Housing.

Lewes District Council will introduce alternate weekly collections for household waste and recycling in February 2026, to increase the district's recycling rate.

I am shocked and saddened by the fire at Peacehaven mosque. This is a deeply distressing incident that strikes at the heart of our community.

Lewes District Council, in partnership with the Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust, has implemented a series of natural flood management measures in Hoath Wood near Newhaven.

Councillors commit to 'Real Living Wage' for staff - Cabinet members have welcomed the dynamic steps being taken to put fairness, inclusion, and prosperity at the heart of its agenda.

Cabinet councillors have approved a landmark proposal to create a single unitary council for East Sussex. The decision allows for the proposal to be submitted under the government's Devolution Priority Programme.

Cabinet councillors have approved a major boost for local organisations and facilities, with nearly £483,000 awarded through the latest round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding.

Work has begun on the first phase of a project which aims to restore the wetland habitats of Landport Brooks in Lewes, to create a better environment for wildlife.

The Leader of Lewes District Council's is encouraging people to attend a 'crucial' meeting on local government reorganisation that will finalise the proposal it submits to government.

People in East Sussex have given more than 14,000 views on plans to reorganise the area's local government.

Lewes District Council has announced a unique opportunity for a visionary restaurateur to become part of the transformative coastal development at West Beach, Newhaven.

The 32nd Artwave Festival returns with 163 free-to-visit exhibitions and open studios across the Lewes District. Enjoy the trails between the 6th-21st September, and discover work by close to 1000 artists and makers across this creative corner of the county.

Lewes District Council is inviting people, businesses and community groups to share their views on a new draft Animal Welfare Licensing Policy. The consultation begins on Monday, September 1, and runs until 5pm on Monday, October 20.

The Lewes District Local Lottery has awarded more than £7,000 to a diverse mix of local good causes.

Lewes District Council, Eastbourne Borough Council, Hastings Borough Council, Rother District Council, Wealden District Council and the South Downs National Park Authority, are launching a coordinated call for sites to help identify suitable locations for permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches and Travelling Showpeople plots across their administrative areas.