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.
Plans submitted to convert historic Eastbourne phone box into food and drinks kiosk
Plans have been submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council to convert a historic red telephone box into a kiosk selling hot and cold drinks, snacks, and ice cream.
Successful search to locate missing person on Eastbourne seafront
A multi-agency search operation successfully located a missing person on the Eastbourne seafront on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Nusrat Ghani pushes for banking hub in Crowborough
Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, is actively campaigning for a banking hub in Crowborough following the news that Lloyds Bank, the town's last remaining high street branch, will close on 9 June 2026.
Eastbourne MP secures Prime Minister’s support to help seriously ill resident stranded in Dubai Hospital
In the House of Commons yesterday (2 March), Eastbourne’s MP Josh Babarinde raised the case of a seriously ill local constituent who has been stranded in hospital in Dubai since Saturday.
Residents Encouraged to Make the Most of Hailsham Country Park This Spring
Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? Hailsham Town Council is inviting residents and visitors to rediscover Hailsham Country Park and experience the colour and vitality of the spring season.
Wealden District Council will not pursue further legal action after Judicial Review decision
Following the court’s decision last week to reject a Judicial Review of the Government’s decision to house asylum seekers at Crowborough Army Camp, Wealden District Council has received ongoing legal advice from its King’s Counsel team and in line with that has decided that it will not be pursuing or supporting any further legal action.
Fletching Garden Trail: The much loved Open Gardens Trail is back for 2026
Raising Funds for Fletching Primary School
Sussex ADHD coach joins national winners at small business event hosted by Theo Paphitis
Nic Gray, ADHD coach and founder of Nic Gray & Associates in Hailsham, attended the prestigious Small Business Sunday (SBS) winners’ event on 20 February 2026, joining entrepreneurs from across the UK to celebrate the power of community-led business growth.
Home Time Hits with Carly Reed playing The Importance Of Being Idle by Oasis
Your soundtrack from the 60s to the 90s playing You Should Be Dancing by Bee Gees
