Lewes District Council news
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Lewes District Council elects new Chair
Councillor Lesley Boniface was elected Chair of Lewes District Council for 2024-25 at a meeting of Annual Council and Councillor Ian Alexander was elected as Vice-Chair.
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New fish processing plant in Newhaven nears completion
A new fish processing plant in Newhaven will soon open its doors, providing crucial support to the local fishing industry.
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Lewes District Council let down by external auditors
The Chair of Lewes District Council's Audit and Governance Committee has described the service received from external auditors Deloitte as 'deeply disappointing' and called on the new government to rethink how the public sectors audits are carried out.
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Summer at the Sidings
This August, Newhaven's unique riverside outdoor event space, The Sidings, hosts free live music, circus workshops and performances, ceilidh, games and activities, DJs, a pop-up tap room, food trucks and even a pirate day!
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Councillors approve next phase of Newhaven Square redevelopment
Councillors at Lewes District Council have approved the next phase of the redevelopment at Newhaven Square, bringing forward the transformation of primary health care in the town.
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Community funding: councillors support 'district defining' projects
Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have this week approved over £6 million in funding for a raft of 'exciting community projects'.
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Cabinet gives updated climate and nature strategy green light
Cabinet councillors yesterday (Thursday 11 July 2024) approved a refreshed strategy to fulfil the council's commitment to becoming net carbon zero by 2030 and help tackle the nature crisis.
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Cabinet to consider 'lift off' of Health & Wellbeing Hub
The latest phase of the Newhaven Square development will go before Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council on Thursday 11 July 2024.
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Free start-up support for new Lewes district businesses
A new free business start-up programme funded by Lewes District Council and delivered by 'always possible' will start in July 2024.
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Voters urged to check they're 'election ready' before it's too late
Anyone who wants to vote in the general election on 4 July must be registered to vote before the deadline on midnight 18 June.
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'Repairs and restoration' will restore community swimming pool
Councillor looks forward to autumn 2024 re-opening
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Lewes District Local Lottery awards over £6,000 to local groups
Some 37 good causes are sharing £6,200 thanks to Lewes District Local Lottery's Community Fund.