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Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited AGAR

Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited AGAR

Today, Friday 21 June 2024, the Notice of Public Rights and the Unaudited Annual Governance and Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2024 has been published on the finance page of our website. Any person interested has the right to inspect and make copies...

Landport Bottom update: it’s sheep and orchids season!

Landport Bottom update: it’s sheep and orchids season!

As midsummer sneaks up on us, it's a lovely time to take a walk on Landport Bottom. There are a couple of things to be aware of if you're heading up to this beautiful site. Sheep are returning to the Pond field to graze from the week of June 17. This means that any...

Community Grants scheme opens with a 31 July deadline

Community Grants scheme opens with a 31 July deadline

Lewes Town Council's Community Grants Scheme has opened for applications to be submitted before July 31. The Town Council's Finance Committee has re-launched the scheme, with new criteria for applicants, meaning all non-profit making organisations can apply. Details...

Lewes Town Crier and D-Day 80 in Lewes

Lewes Town Crier and D-Day 80 in Lewes

On the morning of June 6 the Mayor joined the Lewes Town Crier at the War Memorial for a National Proclamation to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of the D-Day landings. As the Union Jack flag was raised above the Town Hall, a crowd had gathered to remember those...

A new civic year has begun at Lewes Town Council

A new civic year has begun at Lewes Town Council

Lewes Town Councillors elected a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor at the council’s annual meeting on 9 May 2024.  Councillor Imogen Makepeace was elected by the Lewes Town Council as its Chair, and the Mayor of Lewes for the civic year of 2024 to 2025, and Councillor Emily...