Lewes District Councillors

A report just published reveals that while some political parties on Lewes District Council are busy drafting strategic documents on sustainability, it is the Conservatives who inspire decisive action on green issues in an effort to reduce, reuse and recycle.

The views of backbench councillors have been completely ignored by the council's Cabinet which refused to look at any other suggestions for more efficient provision of affordable housing in Lewes district at its meeting yesterday [11 June].

Our local council has been blasted for failing to acknowledge millions of pounds received from Government to support local businesses, self-employed workers, the unemployed, charities, other organisations and those in need during the Covid pandemic.

OUR COUNCIL is being asked to look again at its attempt to provide affordable housing, and to explore options which would create increased provision across an entire district to assist those most in need.

An East Sussex  council is being urged to investigate additional support to ensure the viability of all sports clubs and leisure facilities across the Lewes district, recognising the extreme pressure faced by organisations in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

A county-wide youth group has been congratulated by an armed forces champion for gaining royal endorsement as it receives the highest award given to local volunteers groups.

Residents and business owners across the Lewes district have been thanked for their fortitude during the current health crisis.

A Sussex council leader has been severely criticised for using social media to vilify the government’s serious health messages during the coronavirus crisis.

Using the first public opportunity to praise the work of Lewes District Council workers, the Conservative opposition group on the council paid tribute to the enormous effort put in by all the authority’s staff during the current Covid-19 crisis.

A call for a blanket ban on all residents needing to pay their council tax has been challenged by a council’s opposition who say that it is those in need who should be targeted in these unprecedented times.