Lewes District Council news

An environmental event hosted by Lewes District Council, Matrix Chambers, Love Our Ouse and the Environmental Law Foundation welcomed nearly 200 delegates.

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A 17-strong team from Lewes District Council began clearing the streets of Lewes in the early hours of the morning following the town's famous Bonfire Night celebrations.

Lewes District Council has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling climate change and restoring nature with the publication of its updated Climate and Nature Strategy.

Cabinet councillors have agreed a comprehensive Air Quality Action Plan (AQAP) aimed at tackling air pollution across the district.

With Lewes Bonfire Night just days away, members of the public are being urged not to travel to the event. Measures, including road closures and parking restrictions, are being brought in to help the event pass safely by managing the number of people attending.

Lewes District Council has launched a public consultation on its proposed new framework for ensuring that residents struggling with council debts are treated fairly, consistently and with compassion.

A Cabinet councillor has welcomed the expansion of The Living Coast UNESCO Biosphere, the UK's only urban biosphere, to encompass the whole of Lewes district for the first time.

Peacehaven's Centenary Park is set to receive significant upgrades to boost sports and recreational opportunities for local people.

Lewes District Council is carrying out essential repair and maintenance works on the sea wall in Peacehaven over the next few weeks.

Public safety is the top priority for all agencies involved in managing the Lewes Bonfire celebrations.

Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council have welcomed 'positive' inspection results following a recent visit by the Regulator of Social Housing.

Lewes District Council will introduce alternate weekly collections for household waste and recycling in February 2026, to increase the district's recycling rate.

I am shocked and saddened by the fire at Peacehaven mosque. This is a deeply distressing incident that strikes at the heart of our community.

Lewes District Council, in partnership with the Ouse and Adur Rivers Trust and Sussex Wildlife Trust, has implemented a series of natural flood management measures in Hoath Wood near Newhaven.

Councillors commit to 'Real Living Wage' for staff - Cabinet members have welcomed the dynamic steps being taken to put fairness, inclusion, and prosperity at the heart of its agenda.

Cabinet councillors have approved a landmark proposal to create a single unitary council for East Sussex. The decision allows for the proposal to be submitted under the government's Devolution Priority Programme.

Cabinet councillors have approved a major boost for local organisations and facilities, with nearly £483,000 awarded through the latest round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding.

Work has begun on the first phase of a project which aims to restore the wetland habitats of Landport Brooks in Lewes, to create a better environment for wildlife.

The Leader of Lewes District Council's is encouraging people to attend a 'crucial' meeting on local government reorganisation that will finalise the proposal it submits to government.