Statement from Chair of Lewes District Council, Councillor Adrian Ross
The councillors and officers of Lewes District Council are deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II.
Our thoughts are with the Royal Family at this time.
A book of condolence will be opened at reception in Southover House, Lewes, where the Union Flag is flying at half-mast.
Mims Davies MP urgently speaks in the Chamber on Crowborough Army Camp and writes to Wealden District Council
Today, Mims managed to quickly submit an Urgent Question in the House of Commons on this very topic, and mentioning the Copthorne Hotel, asking the Minister if he will work with Wealden District Council leadership to hold public meetings with residents to properly address the significant issues raised.
Remembrance Events to Mark Armistice Day in Eastbourne
Eastbourne will mark Armistice Day with a series of events next month, including the Sunday Service of Remembrance.
Ashdown Forest - Fighting the Fly-tippers.
Ashdown Forest has become the latest high-profile site for fly-tipping, with multiple cases of illegal waste dumping in recent weeks.
Nus Ghani MP demands to know the truth
The Sussex Weald MP states that she has no confidence in Wealden District Council
Entries Open for Beachy Head Marathon 2026 After Record Run
Entries have opened for the Beachy Head Marathon 2026 following a record run at the weekend, setting a new Ultramarathon record on the course.
Raystede announces new ambassador
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare is pleased to announce that turtle expert Paul Eversfield, has been named as one of the charity’s honorary ambassadors.
Nus Ghani MP makes statement on Crowborough asylum camp
The MP for Sussex Weald has spoken out
Home Office notifies council of its planned temporary use of Crowborough army camp for asylum accommodation centre
The Home Office has told Wealden District Council and other local service providers that it intends to use the Camp as a temporary asylum accommodation centre for up to 12 months from the end of November 2025.
