Lewes District Council news

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.

The Ready to Grow and Big Ambitions programmes are open to companies based in Lewes, Eastbourne, Rother and Wealden districts.

Following their initial emergency response, East Sussex County Council, East Sussex Highways, Lewes District Council, Southern Water and the Environment Agency met to discuss the next steps and longer-term measures.

Lewes District Council has declared its commitment to getting empty homes back into use as affordable housing for local people who need it, as a national campaign week gets underway.

Lewes District Council is supporting a proposed new law to tighten controls over contaminated land.

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.