Bonfire advice has been published by the multi-agency partners who ensure safety on the night

The night is run by local bonfire societies and includes a number of displays and processions. These usually involve a significant amount of fireworks and attract large crowds.

Given that Lewes normally becomes significantly over-crowded on Bonfire night, the multi-agency group’s message is that this remains an event for local people. Combined with significant amounts of fireworks, this presents a unique challenge to the multi-agency group tasked with ensuring public safety.

Sussex Police officers will be on duty to support the event’s stewarding and security teams, this includes at road closure sites as well as in the town centre itself. Anyone attending the event who sees suspicious activity or something that doesn’t seem right should report it to the stewarding teams or police officers on patrol.

Attendees are also reminded that the use of drones during the event is strictly prohibited and is a criminal offence.

As with previous years, a series of travel restrictions will be introduced on 5 November to help reduce the risks associated with this event. People from outside Lewes are also being encouraged to attend fireworks events closer to home.

Changes to train services have been confirmed as part of plans to keep Lewes Bonfire night running as safely as possible.

Rail

As in previous years, there will be no trains calling at the following stations after 17:00 on Tuesday 5 November:

• Lewes
• Glynde
• Southease
• Cooksbridge
• Falmer

No trains will call at the above stations until the first timetabled trains on the morning of Wednesday 6 November. 

Road

Road closures will be in place around the town from 16:45. Diversions will be in place for traffic to travel outside of the town. Parking restrictions in Lewes will begin to be imposed from 12:00 and visitors are advised not to bring vehicles into the town. Bus diversions will be in place.

 The full list of multi-agency partners is:

• British Transport Police
• South East Coast Ambulance Service
• Sussex Police
• East Sussex Highways
• East Sussex County Council
• East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
• Lewes District Council
• Southern Railway