Lewes District Council

Lewes is a local government district in East Sussex covering an area of 113 sq mi (290 km2), with nine miles (14.5 km) of coastline.

It is named after its administrative centre, Lewes. Other towns in the district include Newhaven, Peacehaven, Seaford and Telscombe.

Lewes District Council is responsible for:

• Abandoned Vehicles
• Anti-Social Behaviour: Noise and Nuisance
• Business Rates & Business Grants
• Carparks
• Council Tax
• Deceased Animals
• Dog Fouling
• Elections & Electoral Register
• Environmental Health
• Fly Tipping
• Food: Business Registration and Safety
• Flooding
• Housing, including Housing Benefit
• Licensing: Taxis, Alcohol, Tattoo, Street Party etc.
• Litter
• Pest Control
• Pollution
• Recreation Grounds: Fort Road & Avis Road
• Planning & Building Control
• Refuse Collection
• Stray Animals
• Toilets
• Waste & Recycling: Refuse, Food Waste, Bulky Item Collection, Clinical Waste & Sharps

Contact Information

Information about all services, including online forms can be found at www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Alternatively contact can be made via:

Phone: 01273 471600

Email: [email protected]

Or visit their offices (no appointment required) at:

6 High Street
Lewes BN7 2AD
Monday to Friday. 9am to 5pm

Saxon House, Meeching Road
Newhaven BN9 9QX
Tuesday and Thursday only. 10am to 2pm

https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/environmental-problems/neighbourhood-first/

They act as the link between the councils and the community and work alongside a range of volunteers, groups and other council staff to maintain the quality of the environment.

Our neighbourhood advisors can help and assist you to try and resolve a range of issues, such as:

• Dog fouling
• Fly-tipping
• Littering and street cleaning
• Abandoned vehicles
• Fallen trees

Neighbourhood First advisors are available to speak with resident and attend community meetings such as town and parish councils or neighbourhood panel meetings to find out what matters most to our communities.

They carry out a range of inspections on our streets and open spaces to make sure the environment is well maintained. They can also give advice on access issues to local businesses.

You can report issues to Neighbourhood First via our website or via our Report It smartphone app or via our website

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