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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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Street Cleaning
The cleanliness of roads is our responsibility, while the upkeep and maintenance belongs with East Sussex County Council and the Highways Agency.
We are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of the district’s streets. To do this, we operate under a Code of Practice issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This defines the standards we aim to achieve.
An area when treated and where practicable shall be left litter-free. We use our mechanical or manual sweepers and litter pickers to achieve this.
Roads are cleaned and litter picked at varying frequencies according to their nature and use. Additional responsive works can be carried out where necessary.
However, the presence of litter does not imply a road or street is in need of treatment, but is has to be taken in the context of the overall conditions of the area.
Highways
The responsibility for inspecting and repairing faults on the highways, carriageway, footpaths and verges rests with East Sussex County Council Highways department.
They too, are responsible for the clean-up of vehicle parts, traffic accident debris, oil, gravel, sand, mud and dropped cargo on the road.
However, within the district, trunk roads like the A26 from Newhaven to Beddingham and A27 from Falmer to Middle Farm it is the responsibility of the Highways Agency.
