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Our new climate roadshow needs a sustainable transport solution! Can you help?
Our new climate roadshow needs a sustainable transport solution! Can you help? Transition Town Lewes has received funding to host a roadshow around Lewes District showing how we can all can take practical action on climate change. It’s going to be colourful,...
Why is Extinction Rebellion quitting?
Why is Extinction Rebellion quitting? At the end of 2022, Extinction Rebellion (XR) sensationally announced it was quitting the disruptive tactics that have made it so successful (and controversial). TTL asked Lewes member Mark Engineer what this means, the...
Cycle parking in Lewes has been assessed (and found wanting!)
Cycle parking in Lewes has been assessed (and found wanting!) Sheila O'Sullivan, chair of Cycle Lewes, reports on its assessment of the state of cycle parking in Lewes and what needs to be done now to make cycling safer, more secure and accessible to all. Cycle...
Help food bank users buy a local treat with Lewes Pounds
Help food bank users buy a local treat with Lewes Pounds The Lewes Pound was delighted to be able to give out 1,780 Lewes Pounds (LPs) to food bank clients in the run-up to Christmas. This has enabled people to have a small treat or buy something special from a...
Lewes Community Fridge is open!
Lewes Community Fridge is open! 10.30am-12.30pm, Saturdays, Lewes Town Hall, accessible from Market Lane. Lewes Climate Hub is opening its Community Fridge doors – providing a place in the centre of town where anyone can share, receive and donate fresh produce...
COP27: Time to reignite our sense of purpose
COP27: Time to reignite our sense of purpose The latest UN summit has failed to divert the world from its path to climate hell. But the worst outcomes are still avoidable if we act now, says former government environment and energy policy adviser, and Lewes...
Divest Protest: Join the Tug of War
Divest Protest: Join the Tug of War Tuesday 6 December, County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1UE Lewes (meet at Lewes Train Station at 9am) Wish our county council would take real action on climate change? Then join the protest to demand that ESCC shows it’s on the right...
Donate to tackle food hunger in Lewes District this Christmas
Donate to tackle food hunger in Lewes District this Christmas Lewes District Food Partnership are launching a fundraising campaign to support the one in seven people across our district worried about how they are going to afford food this winter. Money is...
Lewes District reports a 15% cut in carbon emissions
Lewes District reports a 15% cut in carbon emissions In its latest update on its climate change and sustainability strategy, Lewes District Council reports that there has been a 15% reduction in carbon emissions across the district since 2018, while council...
Branching out in Lewes Town
Branching out in Lewes Town Did you know that Lewes only has 11% tree canopy cover – whereas the minimum recommended for towns and cities is 20%? The Friends of Lewes’ Arboretum project is working to change that – and is inviting suggestions for tree-planting...
The easiest climate action you can take this holiday
The easiest climate action you can take this holiday Expect to be sitting around a lot this Christmas? Then why not use the time to cut your digital carbon footprint. If we all did it the impact could be staggering, discovers TTL’s Juliet Oxborrow When we think...
Help, advice and financial support round-up
Energy help, advice and financial support round-up Climate groups from Seaford, Newhaven and Lewes have put together this summary of sources of help and advice with energy bills and keeping your home warm and energy-efficient. If you know of any others, please add...
