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Reusable ‘Lewes Cups’ set to slash Bonfire plastic waste
Reusable cups set to slash Bonfire plastic waste Following a successful pilot last year, reusable plastic cups will again be available at pubs across Lewes in a bid to slash the plastic waste generated during Bonfire next month. Or you can even bring your own cup!...
Climate Fresk Workshop
Climate Fresk Workshop Saturday 26 October, 12 Midday-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, £5 (book places here.) Book your place for this game-based climate workshop that’s become a global phenomenon, with 1.8 million people taking part to date. When Lewes Climate...
Creating a flood risk plan for Piddinghoe
Creating a flood risk plan for Piddinghoe The Environment Agency recently visited Piddinghoe to discuss its policy on flooding for the village in collaboration with the Parish Council. Diana Stevenson of Piddinghoe Climate Action explains what happens next. As a...
Time to cancel National Highways’ ‘damaging road schemes’?
Time to cancel National Highways’ ‘damaging road schemes’? Transport Action Network is asking supporters to urge the new Government to cancel current road building schemes and invest in public transport instead. But action is needed before 10 September to influence HM...
Eco Home Open Houses weekends
Eco Home Open Houses weekends 14-15 September (Barcombe & Lewes) and 21-22 September (Newhaven & Seaford), see website for venues and opening times. FREE For two weekends, homeowners across Lewes District are throwing open their doors so you can see what...
The Future Travelling Roadshow on tour
The Future Travelling Roadshow on tour The Future Travelling Roadshow has been out on the road again this summer, travelling to events across East Sussex, including Newick Food Fair and Green Chiddingly, to celebrate and exchange inspiring ideas to support our...
Lewes’ new MP calls loss of Lewes Bus Station “a tragedy”
Lewes’ new MP calls loss of Lewes Bus Station “a tragedy” James MacCleary, the new MP for Lewes, chose to spend his first Saturday morning on the job meeting campaigners protesting the loss of Lewes Bus Station - calling plans to redevelop the site for...
People’s Assembly: How can we safeguard our water?
People’s Assembly: How can we safeguard our water? As part of the Our River, Our Sea! season, Lewes Climate Hub held a People’s Assembly, inviting anyone to come and share their views on what’s needed to protect our water from pollution, drought and other...
Depot staff get busy with the bees
Depot staff get busy with the bees On 4th July, Depot Cinema in Lewes welcomed Alice Parfitt, Changing Chalk Conservation Officer from Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust to their living roof and orchard garden to train staff members in the...
Check out our council’s updated climate & nature strategy
Check out our council’s updated climate & nature strategy Lewes District Council have approved an updated strategy to meet its commitment to generate ‘net zero’ carbon emissions by 2030 and help tackle the nature crisis. As this may inform Lewes Climate...
Small electricals: A reader writes…
Small electricals: A reader writes… Jane T emailed Lewes Climate Hub asking: “Do you know if there is anywhere in Lewes that takes old light bulbs and small electrical equipment for people who don't have a car to get to the tip.” Ann Link gave this response. Hi Jane...
Help out at Eco Open Houses
Help out at Eco Open Houses This September, local community energy company OVESCo is holding two Eco Open House weekends. If you’re passionate about showing people how they can make their homes greener and more energy efficient – here’s an opportunity to help. At the...
