Lewes District Council news

Lewes District Council Cabinet members and community groups are calling on the government to increase its cost of living support for residents and projects delivering vital services.

A Cabinet councillor has welcomed £2 million government funding for Women's Aid to help survivors of domestic abuse flee and stay away from abusers.

Cabinet councillors have approved a plan that sets out the council's overarching priorities and aims for the next four years.

Residents in Lewes district are being sent colourful calendars to show their new bin collection days for the coming year. The council is also starting to introduce wheeled bin refuse collections across Lewes district.

Lewes District Council is awarding £20,000 to a network of community organisations that support people in poverty to access food, as part of its continued support for residents in need through the cost of living crisis.

Playgrounds across the district have been upgraded thanks to a £400,000 improvement programme by Lewes District Council over two years.

The Leader of Lewes District Council has accused the government of 'ripping the heart out of local services' after the finance settlement for councils was confirmed this week.

Changes to bin collections over Christmas and further changes on the horizon in 2024

Council leader: 'funding flexibility will unlock our growth plans'

Lewes District Council prioritises council tax help for most vulnerable

A Cabinet councillor met council officers and contractors (pictured) to mark the final wildflower mow of the season and look forward to next year.