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.
Cost of policing Crowborough migrant camp in East Sussex revealed
The estimated cost for policing the Crowborough migrant camp in East Sussex is £5.6 million for the next 12 months.
Piltdown Golf Club nominated for an award
Piltdown Golf Club has been named one of three national finalists for the Women in Golf Charter Club Award at the upcoming 2026 England Golf Awards.
Man arrested after van collides into Polegate's Harvester
A 39-year-old man from Maidenhead was arrested after a flatbed van crashed into the front of the Horse & Groom Harvester in Polegate late on Wednesday night, 28 January 2026.
Southern Water customers are set for a bill increase
Southern Water has announced that average household bills will increase again starting in April 2026.
East Sussex man wanted on recall to prison
Sussex Police are currently appealing for the public's help to locate Gordon McGinn, who is wanted on recall to prison
Fire breaks out at Hare & Hounds Framfield
A fire broke out this morning, Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at The Hare & Hounds pub in Framfield, East Sussex
NHS eases mask wearing rules
As of Tuesday, 27 January 2026, East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has stepped down its enhanced mask-wearing measures for patients, visitors, and staff
People stranded at Birling Gap after cliff fall
On Tuesday, 27 January 2026, HM Coastguard successfully rescued nine people and a dog who became stranded on the beach at Birling Gap, East Sussex.
