Lewes District Council news

Lewes District Council is calling on East Sussex Pension Fund to invest in more local infrastructure projects that benefit the area's economy.

A Cabinet councillor has praised the council's 'excellent achievements' in championing nature recovery after next steps for a new collaborative strategy were approved.

Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have put the seal on a series of new principles that 'set in stone' the authority's commitment to building high quality social housing.

More than 20 community and environmental groups were represented at Lewes District Council's first annual Climate and Nature Partner Organisation event, where they provided updates on their activities.

Lewes District Council Cabinet members have raised 'serious concerns' over the government's proposed national planning reforms that would 'impact very negatively' on Lewes district.

This weekend offers the final opportunity to visit free exhibitions, artists' open houses and studios across Lewes district for Artwave 2024.

Lewes District Council will be carrying out repairs and refurbishment of Lewes Market Tower in two phases over the coming months.

Artwave is in full swing across Lewes district as the middle weekend of the visual arts festival approaches, promising a wealth of exciting events to enjoy.

Two Cabinet councillors are calling on the government to allow Lewes District Council to move ahead with the Local Plan amid national planning reforms which would delay its progress.

Artwave 2024 launches on September 7, with three weekends of free-to-visit exhibitions, artists open houses and studios at 164 venues across the Lewes district.

Council leaders from East Sussex have joined calls for urgent housing reform to avoid 'the bleakest future for social housing'.

Children are enjoying new swings, slides, sand pits and creative climbing frames, benefitting from the Council's playground improvement programme.