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Lewes District Council news

Food waste collections go electric across all of Lewes district

New all-electric vehicles are being introduced to collect food waste across the whole of Lewes district.

Southern Water 'charge sheet gets longer and longer'

The newly appointed Water Champion at Lewes District Council has promised to hold Southern Water and South East Water to account after Cabinet councillors gave their unanimous approval for the new role.

Community wealth building almost doubles council's local spend

Research has shown council spending within Lewes district has almost doubled in a year after the council put a 'strong focus' on community wealth building.

Council to continue support for most vulnerable

With fears of a deepening cost of living crisis over the winter months, Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have confirmed that the authority will continue to provide extra help for the most vulnerable residents in the district.

Council commits £105K to 'springboard for new business'

The Leader of Lewes District Council has hailed the success of a council funded business start-up initiative that has seen the successful launch of a number new enterprises in the district.

Final weekend of 30th Artwave packed with cultural delights

This weekend offers the final opportunity to enjoy a wealth of creative talent at Artwave in its 30th anniversary year.

Artwave: Lewes district villages showcase a treasure trove of creativity

Art lovers are keenly anticipating the approaching middle weekend of Artwave in its special 30th anniversary year.

Art meets education at new culture centre in Lewes

The partners behind plans to turn former council offices in Lewes into a new public cultural centre visited the building this week to see how work is progressing.

Artwave 2023 gets underway as festival celebrates 30th birthday

Lewes district's spectacular Artwave festival begins this weekend with a packed programme of top creative talent for its special 30th anniversary.

Artwave marks 30th birthday with bonanza of creative exhibitions

Artwave is celebrating its 30th anniversary next month and this year's festival of creativity is set to be the biggest in its history.

Councillor heralds 'landmark moment' for local biodiversity

A project to create a new wetland habitat in Lewes took a major step forward this week as diggers broke through a riverbank allowing water from the old channel to rush into the new 6.8-hectare wetland area.

New Council Chair puts focus on family for term of office

The new Chair of Lewes District Council, Councillor Ian Alexander, has chosen the theme of 'family' for his year in office.