Lewes District Council news

Community groups across Lewes district are being encouraged to put forward their ideas for tackling climate change and supporting nature as applications open for the Ouse Valley Climate Action - Community Pitch.

Lewes District Council is celebrating a 'significant milestone', with all four of its most senior leadership roles now held by women for the first time in its 52-year history.

The council's Air Quality Action Plan for the next five years has been approved by Defra, marking a significant step forward in efforts to improve air quality across Lewes district.

Over 160 residents packed into the Meridian Centre in Peacehaven on Friday evening (May 29) for a public meeting to discuss the government's latest consultation on local government reorganisation.

Councillor Charlotte Keenan was appointed as Chair of Lewes District Council for the coming year at Full Council on Tuesday (May 26).

Residents are being invited to join the Leader of Lewes District Council at a public meeting on Friday 29 May, 6pm-7pm at the Meridian Centre, Peacehaven to discuss the government's latest consultation on local government reorganisation.

A special digital edition of District News (DN), the council magazine, has been published today with exclusive content on the government's latest consultation on local government reorganisation.

The Leader of Lewes District Council has issued a renewed call for residents to take part in the government's latest consultation on local government reorganisation, warning that the future of several coastal towns, and Lewes district more broadly, is 'at a real risk of becoming part of Brighton & Hove'.

Lewes District Council is supporting three exciting bids submitted from across the district to become the first UK Town of Culture.

Council leaders have condemned today's Government proposal for reorganising local government in East Sussex as 'outrageous', accusing ministers of ignoring the clearly expressed views of residents not once, but twice - and now announcing a third consultation.

A series of natural flood management measures has been completed across Hoath Wood near Newhaven and Peacehaven Golf Course, strengthening climate resilience in the area.

A well-known shop in Seaford town centre is being transformed into a launch pad for active lifestyles.

Wave Active is opening an exciting new indoor soft play and activity centre for younger children and families this autumn, based in Peacehaven.

Cabinet councillors today (March 19) welcomed a comprehensive update on Lewes District Council's housing services, highlighting rising tenant satisfaction and sustained improvements across several core areas.

A Cabinet councillor has praised the 'vital contribution' of the local Community Safety Partnership (CSP) in ensuring Lewes district residents feel safe and strengthening community cohesion.

Cabinet councillors today (Thurs, March 19) approved an in principle commitment of £558,000 to support the creation of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Ouse, providing a safe, all weather walking and cycling link between Lewes and Hamsey.

Lewes District Council's Cabinet has today (March 19) endorsed the steps taken so far by the authority and partners to strengthen social cohesion, counter division and build understanding amongst local communities

Key partners visited the landmark Newhaven Health Hub this week to see first hand the progress being made on the project, which will bring modern, integrated health and wellbeing facilities to the heart of the town.

A message for all households in the Lewes Town Council area.

Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council will consider an in principle funding commitment of £558,000 to support the creation of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Ouse.

Lewes District Council has completed the £9.5 million purchase of the North Street Quarter site in Lewes, marking one of the most significant strategic interventions in the town's recent history.