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Archived press releases


July 2008	[back to top]

16 July 2008: Chair of Lewes District Council joins recycling team >
14 July 2008: Lewes District Council improves facility for disabled in Seaford >
14 July 2008: Lewes Tourist Information Centre achieves 'Official Partner' status >
11 July 2008: Lewes District Council services during industrial action >
11 July 2008: Glyndebourne wind turbine gets go ahead >
8 July 2008: Lewes District Council to keep Taxi Fare Increase fair >
3 July 2008: Lewes Archaeological Dig Open Days >
2 July 2008: Housing and Council Tax Benefit fraud case prosecuted by Lewes District Council >
1 July 2008: Serial fly tipper successfully prosecuted by Lewes District Council >


June 2008	[back to top]

30 June 2008: Smarter Living Roadshow >
30 June 2008: Safety in Action presentation >
27 June 2008: Welcome to the Comfy Café >
27 June 2008: Seaford Graffiti Blitz >
24 June 2008: Beware bogus tree surgeons says Lewes District Council >
20 June 2008: Noise can be a nuisance >
13 June 2008: Housing and Council Tax Benefit fraud case prosecuted by Lewes District Council >
12 June 2008: Rubbish tips for litter volunteers >
12 June 2008: “Don’t cut crucial bus service” says Lewes District Council >
11 June 2008: Let’s talk about greener travel! >
3 June 2008: Harveys’ Depot Site >
2 June 2008: Bogus callers beware! >


May 2008	[back to top]

30 May 2008: Lewes residents receive second in a series of planning Newsletters >
29 May 2008: Residents tell us what they want at Chalvington Field >
28 May 2008: Improvements to chapel at Seaford Cemetery starting soon >
27 May 2008: airAlert back to help asthma sufferers on pollution days >
21 May 2008: Eco-friendly Newhaven Enterprise Centre opens on Denton Island >
21 May 2008: Housing and Council tax Benefit fraud case prosecuted by Lewes District Council >
20 May 2008: Newhaven resident guilty of cruelty to dog >
16 May 2008: Free Business Clinics – ask the experts for help and advice to develop your business >
15 May 2008: Archaeological works at the Lewes House site >
14 May 2008: New Chair of Lewes District Council will focus on Citizenship >
12 May 2008: Safety in Action Week helps kids cope in a crisis >
9 May 2008: Lewes Leighside Pond Project event >
2 May 2008: Lewes is not "over-developed" says Lewes District Council >
2 May 2008: Working together to tackle climate change >
2 May 2008: Lewes District Council reception for volunteers >
1 May 2008: Mystery shoppers try out Environmental Health >


April 2008	[back to top]

29 April 2008: 123 houses improved to a decent homes standard >
29 April 2008: Housing and Council tax benefit fraud case prosecuted >
21 April 2008: “Upset Environmental Health and ‘You’re Fired!’” >
21 April 2008: Real nappies don't cost the earth says Lewes District Council >
17 April 2008: Recycling of "Cartons" now available to local residents >
16 April 2008: Lewes District Council failed by Government's poor financial housekeeping >
16 April 2008: Kids tell us what they want in Landport >
15 April 2008: Landlords Forum at Newhaven Enterprise Centre >
15 April 2008: We want your views on a new skate park! >
14 April 2008: The BEST will continue to improve private sector housing >
10 April 2008: "Street Consultation" for residents of Blatchington Rd Area, Seaford >
2 April 2008: Dramatic falls in violent crime – working together, we’re keeping you safer >
1 April 2008: Local Housing Allowance Scheme >


March 2008	[back to top]

31 March 2008: Kennel owner fined following animal welfare complaint >
28 March 2008: Lewes District Council praised for providing "good value for money" >
28 March 2008: Concessionary Bus Pass Scheme - important information >
18 March 2008: Lewes District Council continues to back services at Princess Royal Hospital >
18 March 2008: Crack down on waste - reduce, re-use and recycle this Easter >
17 March 2008: Easter: refuse and recycling collections >
12 March 2008: Glyndebourne Inspector to report later in April >
11 March 2008: ‘Sussex on the Rocks’ – a free talk at Newhaven Fort >
10 March 2008: Closures due to storm conditions >
10 March 2008: Refuse collections suspended for today >
10 March 2008: Preparations for coastal flooding as big storm comes in >


February 2008	[back to top]

29 February 2008: £100 reward for telling us what matters! >
28 February 2008: New award scheme for architects, developers and builders >
20 February 2008: Lewes District Council sets Council tax for 2008/2009 >
20 February 2008: Lewes District Council offers support for incinerator challenge >
15 February 2008: Knife amnesty in Lewes >
13 February 2008: Street Consultation for Cradle Hill, Seaford >
12 February 2008: Improving recycling services to residents of Lewes District >
6 February 2008: Glynn Road Peacehaven gets motorbike "inhibitor" >
6 February 2008: Lewes District Council Tenants Subsidise HM Treasury >
5 February 2008: Lewes District Council says Lewes should be in National Park >
5 February 2008: All Weather Pitch official opening a great success >
1 February 2008: Anti-Social Behaviour surgery for Seaford at 37 Church Street >


January 2008	[back to top]

30 January 2008: Fort makes waves in Seaford Bay >
29 January 2008: Second Year for Community Seed Swap >
28 January 2008: Key services for residents of Seaford now under one roof >
24 January 2008: Seaford All Weather Pitch Official Opening >
23 January 2008: Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration in Ringmer >
22 January 2008: Historic areas under the spotlight >
22 January 2008: More Housing Benefit fraud claimants find themselves in court >
17 January 2008: Lewes District Council offers food hygiene courses for 2008 >
16 January 2008: Lewes Local Action Team help reduce anti-social behaviour in 2007 >
16 January 2008: Be a part of the Soundtrack in Soundwave 2008: 16-24 February >
16 January 2008: Housing Benefit fraud claimants find themselves in court >
16 January 2008: New Lewes District Community Strategy launched for public views >
9 January 2008: Brighton Health & Racquet Club Fined >
9 January 2008: County Betrayal Over Recycling >
2 January 2008: Lewes District Council Lottery bid success >


December 2007	[back to top]

20 December 2007: What do you want East Sussex to be like in 2026? >
19 December 2007: Keep safe this Christmas >
19 December 2007: Parents urged not to buy mini motos as gifts >
14 December 2007: Clean & Green Vehicle Blitz >
11 December 2007: Finance settlement for Lewes District Council >
10 December 2007: Local views sought on Castle Hill Local Nature Reserve byelaws >
7 December 2007: Opportunity to have your say about Post Office closures >
6 December 2007: Council's Crackdown on Fly Tippers Continues >
6 December 2007: National Award for Southover Grange Gardens >
5 December 2007: "No Cold Calling Zone" in Peacehaven >
5 December 2007: Lewes District Council reception for Poppy Appeal collectors >


November 2007	[back to top]

30 November 2007: Lewes District Council urges government bus pass funding rethink >
29 November 2007: Seaford Tourist Information Centre is on the move! >
29 November 2007: Lewes District Council debates Cuckmere Estuary proposals >
23 November 2007: Street Consultation for the residents of Mountfield Road, Lewes >
15 November 2007: Good news for Lewes shoppers in the lead up to Christmas >
15 November 2007: Lewes District Council to fight Incinerator Compulsory Purchase Order >
13 November 2007: Lewes District Council's Local Sustainability Team out and about >
5 November 2007: Growing support for Princess Royal Hospital Campaign >
1 November 2007: Working in partnership to make a difference >
1 November 2007: Give generously to 2007 Poppy Appeal >


October 2007	[back to top]

26 October 2007: Clean & Green Team clean up in court again >
26 October 2007: Lewes District Council Contractor wins Award >
26 October 2007: Beware of cowboy tree contractors warns Lewes District Council >
23 October 2007: Lewes District Council plan to crack down on abandoned shopping trolleys >
22 October 2007: Street Consultation for the Kirby Drive Area, Peacehaven >
22 October 2007: Street consultation for Newhaven residents >
22 October 2007: Beech tree to be removed from St. Michael's Churchyard >
19 October 2007: The cost of a free bus ride >
10 October 2007: Let us know your views - and you could win £100! >
10 October 2007: Shop a tagger and win a new iPod and £100! >
10 October 2007: A sign of good food hygiene >
9 October 2007: Barcombe dog owners given Control Order for “Charlie” >
9 October 2007: Street Consultation for Newick Residents >
9 October 2007: Access All Areas - The East Sussex Youth Arts Festival on October 19-21, 2007 >
9 October 2007: Street Consultation Meridian Centre, Peacehaven >
8 October 2007: Street Consultation for residents of Seaford >
8 October 2007: Clearing the mud at Chilly Brook >


September 2007	[back to top]

26 September 2007: Change to leadership of minority group on Lewes District Council >
18 September 2007: Don't miss Sustainable Travel Day event >
18 September 2007: Dog fouling in Newhaven results in fine of £50 >
18 September 2007: Heritage weekend proves popular with residents and visitors >
11 September 2007: Street consultation for Newhaven residents >
6 September 2007: Clean & Green Vehicle Blitz >
5 September 2007: Lewes House and Southover Grange offer a peep into the past >


August 2007	[back to top]

30 August 2007: Housing development pegged for Lewes District >
22 August 2007: New all weather pitch becomes a reality >
22 August 2007: Better tucked in than knocked off! >
22 August 2007: Kids have their say about recreation ground >
17 August 2007: Government will make final decision about wind turbine at Glyndebourne >
8 August 2007: Tourism Boost to local economy >
8 August 2007: Friday night football for youngsters in Ringmer >
8 August 2007: Tenant to be evicted as a result of anti social behaviour >
8 August 2007: Lewes District Council wants more affordable housing >
6 August 2007: Stadium Investors should come clean with Falmer residents >


Archived press releases	[back to top]

Archived press releases - 2007 >