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Want to help restart the Lewes SwopShop?
The Lewes SwopShop was started in 2009 by Transition Town Lewes to allow people in Lewes to swap their skills and services instead of paying cash. Now we’re looking for volunteers help to revive it. In the current economic environment when cash is tight, finding...
Last chance to have your say on Lewes District’s climate framework
If you want to comment on Lewes District Council’s outline plans to get our district to net zero carbon emissions by 2030, you’ve got until 5pm Monday 2 November to do so.
Lewes Climate Action Forum goes live
October saw the first online meeting of the Climate Action Forum for Lewes District to share ideas and resources to tackle climate change locally. Whether you’re an individual, a company or community group, you can still get involved.
Where to spend (and order) the new-edition Lewes Pound
The 2020 edition of the Lewes Pound is now available – with lots of businesses in Lewes eager to accept them. And if you set up a monthly standing order to receive it, you can get LP21 for every £20 you order, explains Susan Murray.
Eight ways to cut your carbon
It’s estimated that if we’re to reduce greenhouse gases effectively, then each of us needs to be cutting our personal emissions by 10-20% a year. Ann Link suggests eight ways to take action now.
Getting to net zero carbon by 2030 needs us all to cut our emissions by 10%-20% – every year
Lewes District Council aims to get the whole district to net zero carbon by 2030. This needs individuals and businesses to cut carbon emissions by 10 to 20% on average every year, says Ann Link.
Four essential books for life right now
As part of its Festival of Wellbeing, The Resurgence Trust has highlighted a selection of books for anyone curious about keeping our world and ourselves in balance.
Resident-funded Green Bonds gather pace
We’re looking to encourage Lewes District Council and East Sussex Council to consider Green Bonds as a way of funding green projects in our area…
Citizens’ Climate Assembly focuses on transport, energy – and cutting down on meat
Ann Link reports on the first recommendations by the citizen-led UK Climate Assembly to tackle UK carbon emissions.
The dragon’s vulnerable spot
Industrial growth in the wake of COVID-19 is set to pursue its usual trajectory with all the environmental damage that entails. So what will it take to force public policy to tackle the climate emergency? Dirk Campbell explores some ideas.
Get the new Green Homes Grants before they’re gone!
The new Green Homes Grant Voucher scheme could contribute up to £5,000 towards measures to make your home more energy-efficient – but you need to apply fast before the funding runs out, says Neil Williams.
Q&A with Cycle Lewes and Lewes Living Streets
Following East Sussex County Council’s decision not to change access on Lewes High Street to enable social distancing, we asked two local organisations what they think needs to be done to support pedestrian and cyclist-friendly streets in Lewes…
