Lewes District Council news

Two 'exceptional' designs for a pair of new wooden benches at Fort Road Recreation Ground have been announced as winners from almost 100 competition entries.

Lewes District Council is calling on residents to help shape the future of communities across the district by sharing their views in a first phase consultation on the emerging Local Plan.

We were recently informed by the Conservative leader of East Sussex County Council that he is proposing to cancel the planned county council elections in May 2025, in order for Sussex to be considered a priority area for devolution.

Newhaven businesses are invited to apply for grants of up to £15,000 towards a project that supports growth, innovation, social impact and other improvements within their company.

On the Saturday 14 December 2025, local residents joined fundraisers, elected members and Lewes Pétanque Club, to celebrate the launch of a new, free-to-use, 'pétanque piste' for the town.

The Leader of Lewes District Council has described Angela Rayner's plans to remove local people from the planning process, as a 'power grab by the Secretary of State'.

A council panel set up to monitor Southern Water has published a 'pioneering' report outlining a series of recommendations to improve water quality in the district and across the country.

Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council today (Dec 5) recommended that council tax support for the worst-off people in the district continues for the next financial year.

Residents across Lewes district are being encouraged to take part in the latest stage of consultation on Lewes District Council's Local Plan.

Grants of up to £5,000 are now up for grabs for projects across Lewes district that help climate action, nature and sustainability.

A new scheme has been launched for Lewes district businesses to crack down on shop thefts and anti-social behaviour, and make pubs safer for customers and staff.

To support local businesses, Lewes District Council is offering free parking in its Lewes car parks on Saturdays in December in the run-up to Christmas.