Lewes District Council news
Sussex Rural Affordable Housing Partnership (SRAHP)
Key stakeholders are putting their heads together to bring forward more affordable homes in rural communities.
Council Chair attends commemoration for 82nd anniversary of Dieppe Raid
The Chair of Lewes District Council, Cllr Lesley Boniface, attended the 82nd anniversary of the Dieppe Raid commemoration, hosted by Newhaven Town Council on Sunday 11 August.
Cockshut Restoration shortlisted for top award
A councillor at Lewes District Council has called on supporters of the Cockshut Stream Restoration to vote for the partnership project after it was shortlisted for a top award.
Westgate Car Park reopening welcomed by councillors
Following extensive and expert repairs, a section of Westgate Car Park in Lewes has been reopened.
New EV charging points in 11 council car parks
Lewes District Council has completed its ambitious programme to install 64 public charging points for electric vehicles across 11 of its car parks.
Council team shortlisted for top housing awards
Projects delivered by the Development and Acquisitions Team that work within Eastbourne Borough Council and Lewes District Council, have been shortlisted for six top awards.
'Landmark Development' approved by Council Planning Committee
West Beach 'wow factor' part of Newhaven 'renaissance'
Newhaven Mayor 'thrilled' with new allotments
The Newhaven Town Mayor has opened a development of 14 new allotments as part of the Eastside Recreation Ground project.
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.
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.
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.
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!