Access for all

Local access groups

Access groups are voluntary community groups that seek to represent the people who live with the daily problems disability presents and help focus the public and private sector on making things easier.  Here is a list of contact details for local access groups:

• Lewes Area Access Group email
• Access in Seaford and Newhaven email

You can also download information on Lewes District public toilets, including details of accessibility, below.

Downloads

Eastbourne Guide for Disabled People 2023 (PDF, 1 MB)

Public toilets in the Lewes District (PDF, 106 KB)

East Sussex County Council services

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) offers a range of information and services online:

• East Sussex County Council - Blue Badge Find out whether you are able to get a Blue Badge, and how to apply for one for free
• East Sussex County Council - Accessible Parking Bays If you hold a Blue Badge, you may qualify to have a disabled persons' parking bay marked outside your home
• East Sussex County Council - Local libraries You can get help to make changes to your home to make your day-to-day life easier
• East Sussex County Council - Roadworks and Maintenance You can report trip hazards on roads or pavements online
• East Sussex County Council - Disabled access to the Sussex countryside Find out about access to areas of the East Sussex countryside
• East Sussex County Council - Local libraries Find out how about library services for disabled people
• i-go leisure card Provides discounts and offers for disabled young people on leisure activities  

Access Statements of public facilities

Access Statements provide information about a building or outside space to enable potential visitors to make an informed decision as to whether it meets their particular access needs. You can find Access Statements on a variety of facilities owned by Lewes and Eastbourne Councils on the Disability Access Statement webpage.