Lewes District Council news
Council Leader: 'Misguided' government planning reforms risk unwanted development
The Leader of Lewes District Council has spoken about the government's proposed national planning reforms and appealed to Angela Rayner, the Secretary of State for Housing, Community and Local Government, not to 'ride roughshod' over the views of residents in the district.
Council to lobby pension fund to invest in local projects
Lewes District Council is calling on East Sussex Pension Fund to invest in more local infrastructure projects that benefit the area's economy.
Council lauded for 'fantastic nature recovery work'
A Cabinet councillor has praised the council's 'excellent achievements' in championing nature recovery after next steps for a new collaborative strategy were approved.
Commitment to future council homes 'set in stone'
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.
Council focuses on climate and nature projects across Lewes district
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.
Cabinet councillors issue warning over government planning reforms
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.
Final weekend of festival championing local artists and makers
This weekend offers the final opportunity to visit free exhibitions, artists' open houses and studios across Lewes district for Artwave 2024.
Council to refurbish historic Market Tower in Lewes
Lewes District Council will be carrying out repairs and refurbishment of Lewes Market Tower in two phases over the coming months.
Festival of creativity dazzles art lovers
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.
Cabinet councillors: government planning reforms to cause Local Plan setbacks
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: Celebrating artists and makers across the Lewes district for 31 years
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.
East Sussex council leaders join call for housing reform
Council leaders from East Sussex have joined calls for urgent housing reform to avoid 'the bleakest future for social housing'.
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