Lewes District Council news
Council supports new legislation over landfill concerns
Lewes District Council is supporting a proposed new law to tighten controls over contaminated land.
Council Cabinet calls for increased cost of living help
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.
Council affirms commitment to tackling domestic abuse
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.
Council outlines vision for the next four years
Cabinet councillors have approved a plan that sets out the council's overarching priorities and aims for the next four years.
Council urges residents to check bin calendar for new collection days
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.
Council provides extra £20,000 to alleviate food poverty in latest cost of living measure
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.
Children enjoy council's playground makeovers
Playgrounds across the district have been upgraded thanks to a £400,000 improvement programme by Lewes District Council over two years.