Lewes District Council news
Business support programmes launched in Lewes district
The Ready to Grow and Big Ambitions programmes are open to companies based in Lewes, Eastbourne, Rother and Wealden districts.
Multi-agency statement on ground water flooding in Denton
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.
Council commits to bringing empty homes back into use
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.
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.