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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...
Help shape the South Downs Local Plan
Help shape the South Downs Local Plan Work has begun on reviewing the South Downs Local Plan. The Plan guides decisions on development across the South Downs National Park, including Lewes. It can influence a range of issues from action on climate change and...
Lewes Allotment Wildlife Surveys
Lewes Allotment Wildlife Surveys The Lewes Mosaic Project is a partnership between the Railway Land Wildlife Trust and Common Cause Cooperative which is working to connect wildlife to personal and community wellbeing. As well as supporting green wellbeing activities,...
Local enterprise: Going zero waste with The Seasons
Local enterprise: Going zero waste with The Seasons To mark Plastic Free July, Robin Walden of The Seasons Wholefoods in Lewes and Forest Row explains how they’re working to help shoppers to cut out plastic – and offering some special zero-waste July shopping...
What happened when the Nevill went glyphosate-free
What happened when the Nevill went glyphosate-free On the Nevill Estate in Lewes, residents have opted out from the controversial pesticide glyphosate being sprayed on pavements and gutters by the county council. Instead, they’re taking on the task of weeding the...
Lewes Eco Home Extravaganza welcomes hundreds
Lewes Eco Home Extravaganza welcomes hundreds Almost 300 householders came to the Eco Home Extravaganza at Lewes Town Hall in May. Nicki Myers of community energy company Ovesco, which organised the event, explains why spreading the word about home energy efficiency...
Get involved at Action for Conservation
Get involved at Action for Conservation Action for Conservation is a charity that seeks to inspire and empower young people to become the next generation of environmental leaders. It is on the lookout for volunteers aged 18+ in Sussex for a range of inspiring roles....
Onezero: Revolutionising home energy in Lewes (and soon Brighton)
Onezero: Revolutionising home energy in Lewes (and soon Brighton) Onezero is a new local enterprise that’s on a mission to make it easy to introduce green energy improvements at home – starting with homes here in Lewes, and soon Brighton too. Founder and CEO...
