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Community Services
Lewes District Council
Southover House
Southover Road
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1AB


Tel: 01273 484999
customer.services
@lewes.gov.uk
Minicom 01273 484488

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Transport & Streets

• Car Parking

  Responsibilities for parking in the district is split between us and ESCC, including maintenance and enforcement.

• Coach Parking, Lewes

  Coach parking is available in Lewes at specific places within the town to offer easy access for large vehicles with minimal disruption.

• Bus passes

  A concessionary bus pass is available to those over 60 years or with certain disabilities to travel free on local buses throughout the district and England.

• Common Wheels - Lewes Car Share Scheme

  Residents and businesses of Lewes town have can hire one of two car share vehicles to get from A to B. We operate the scheme in conjunction with Commonwheels. This is an external link and will take you to their website.

• Abandoned Vehicles

  We work with Sussex Police and the DVLA to remove abandoned vehicles and prosecute untaxed cars and lorries.

• Street Cleaning

  The cleanliness of roads is our responsibility, while the upkeep and maintenance belongs with East Sussex County Council and the Highways Agency.

• Street Closures

  We grant permission to close roads and precincts within the district for events. Find details, advice and how to apply.

• Street Closure Event Register

  A list of upcoming events requiring a street closure notice along with the details of the area, dates and times affected.

• Street Naming & Numbering

  The naming and numbering of streets and buildings in Lewes District, is controlled by the Council under the Town Improvement Clauses Act 1847 and the Public Health Act 1925.

• Specification for street nameplates

  How new housing developments are named or numbered