Lewes District Council news

People are invited to share their experiences and observations of nature and wildlife in Sussex as part of a new, nationwide initiative to address declining habitats and species.

On Wednesday 17th April 2024, Lewes District Council's Planning Committee considered proposals for a new satellite depot at the site of the old household waste and recycling centre in Newhaven to facilitate the new Electric Vehicle fleet and other storage for street cleansing and food waste collection services.

Lewes District Council and Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust today (Monday, March 25) hosted a Southern Water tour of their innovative projects to reduce flood risks in Ringmer.

Seahaven Swim and Fitness Centre in Newhaven has been given a boost after Lewes District Council successfully secured £149,650 from the Swimming Pool Support Fund.

People visiting Newhaven town centre can look forward to additional parking on offer with the reopening of the two upper levels in the Dacre Road car park.

60FT Monterey Cypress will not be felled. Specialist tree officers from Lewes District Council are celebrating after preventing the felling of a 'magnificent' sixty-foot Monterey Cypress tree.

A family has moved into a new and specially adapted home after waiting patiently for many years to find a suitable property.

Lewes District Council has announced it will invest nearly £2.7 million in decarbonising 267 council homes, supported by a £2 million grant from the government.

Lewes District Council now has its own Gladiator, ready to polish up pavements in town centres across the district.

Councillors from Lewes District Council have thanked residents who took part in the latest round of consultation on the local plan.

Council leader: 'My resolve to develop homes for local people is stronger than ever'

A Cabinet councillor has welcomed local Community Safety Partnership activities in helping to make sure Lewes district continues to be a safe place to live.