Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 92 – Jan/Feb 2025

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 92 – Jan-Feb’25

Local Plan Review: Have Your Say Now (Reg 18 Public Consultation)

An eight-week consultation begins today as the National Park invites people to have thei..

Views Sought – East Sussex Rights of Way Access Plan

East Sussex County Council is responsible for around 2,000 miles (3218 km) of public rig..

NOTICE OF CO-OPTION OF THREE TOWN COUNCILLORS

Following an uncontested election in May 2023, Telscombe Town Council still has 2 ordina..

Welcome Space Directory

Welcome Spaces are safe, warm, non-judgemental spaces where local people can: – Si..

Keep warm this winter with a warm home check

As we head into the colder months, we know many residents will be worrying about staying..

The explosive problem with batteries

The disposal of batteries poses a significant safety risk and environmental concern. In ..

Good news for green fingers

Lewes District Council’s annual window for renewing your garden waste collections ..

Real Christmas tree recycling

If you receive the council’s garden waste collection service, you can recycle your real ..

Christmas bin collections and your 2025 calendar

There will be no refuse, food waste, and recycling collections on Christmas Day, Boxing ..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 91 – Nov/Dec 2024

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 91 – Nov-Dec ’24

Motorists warned to stay alert to avoid deer collisions

As the nights draw in, motorists in East Sussex are being urged to be #DeerAware and avo..

Meet Chris Ward MP – Friday 8th November

Telscombe Residents Association have arranged for Chris Ward MP to attend an open meetin..

A new survey is set to reveal how prepared Sussex residents are for emergencies

The survey https://sussexpolice.welcomesyourfeedback.net/srf aims to identify current le..

New pathway in Chatsworth Park

Please note that a path at the top of Chatsworth Park, by the memory garden, has now bee..

Pathway Works in Chatsworth Park

Pathway works will be undertaken in Chatsworth Park  around the memory garden from Wedne..

Want to know what being a councillor is really like?

Join East Sussex County Council’s Be a Councillor event and discover what it takes..

Safer in Sussex Survey

Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has launched a survey asking Sussex r..

Grass Verge Cutting Contract Available to Tender

Telscombe Town Council is looking for a contractor to cut the grass verges in Telscombe ..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 90 – July/Aug 2024

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 90 – July-Aug ’24

Planning meeting cancelled – 14.8.24

Due to lack of business, the above meeting has been cancelled.   The next scheduled meet..

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2023-24

To view the Notice of Conclusion of Audit (Annual Governance & Accountability Return..

It’s not too late to register for Artwave

It’s not too late to register for Artwave.  Individual sessions are available R..

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

A vacancy has arisen in the Telscombe Cliffs Ward – please see details below:- Not..

NOTICE OF CO-OPTION OF TWO TOWN COUNCILLORS

Following an uncontested election in May 2023, Telscombe Town Council still has 2 ordina..

Statement of Persons Nominated & Notice of Poll

Situation of Polling Stations

Notice of Election

Notice of Public Rights & Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return (Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2024)

Click here for the notice:- Notice of Public Rights 2023-24

Artwave is coming to Telscombe

If you would like to register to display your art at the Telscombe Civic Centre in Septe..

Artwave at Telscombe Civic Centre

We are pleased to announce that we are hosting Artwave at the Civic Centre in September...

Annual Report for 2023/24

Click here for the 2023/24 Annual Report:-      Annual Report 2023-24

Mayor and Deputy Mayor Elected

We are pleased to announce that at our Annual Council meeting last night, Wednesday 15th..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 89 – April/May 2024

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 89 – April-May ’24

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 89 – Apr/May 2024

89 Apr-May FINAL

Police & Crime Commissioner Election – 2nd May 2024

Do you want more information about who is standing for election?  If so, please click on..

Peacehaven and Telscombe Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 17 Focused Consultation

In late December 2023, the Government published a new National Planning Policy Framework..

Ovesco Eco-extravaganza Event

Eco Home Extravaganza at Lewes Town Hall on 18th May from 10am to 3pm (entrance on Fishe..

Roadworks on A259 South Coast Road, Telscombe Cliffs

Balfour Beatty, in partnership with East Sussex County Council, will be carrying out sit..

The digital phone switchover – what you need to know

The UK’s telephone network is changing. Between now and 2025 most telephone providers wi..

Targeted patch repairs in Bannings Vale

Unfortunately East Sussex Highways were unable to carry out the targeted patch repairs i..

Home Phone Switchover to Digital Voice

The landline telephone system is being decommissioned in 2025 and BT have a new landline..

Annual Town Meeting – 17th April 2024

The Annual Town meeting for electors of Telscombe Cliffs, East Saltdean and Telscombe Vi..

Telscombe Town Council café consultation

Telscombe Town Council are exploring a project to add a café in Chatsworth Park. A café ..

Meridian Centre Re-development

You can keep updated on the Meridian Centre re-development by clicking the following lin..

Telscombe Town Council grass verge cutting consultation

Telscombe Town Council are seeking residents’ views on grass verge cutting across their ..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 88 – Jan/Feb 2024

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 88 – Jan/Feb 2024

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 88 – January/February 2024

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 88 Jan-Feb ’24

Evening/Weekend Attendant Vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our small friendly team based at Telscombe Civic C..

NOTICE OF CO-OPTION OF TWO TOWN COUNCILLORS

Following an uncontested election last year, Telscombe Town Council still has 2 ordinary..

Changes to bin collections over Christmas

With the Christmas bank holidays around the corner, Lewes District Council is reminding ..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 87 – Oct/Nov 2023

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 87 Oct-Nov

Invitation to Tender

Telscombe Town Council is calling for tenders for 3 grounds maintenance contracts to run..

Poaching on the Tye

At the end of September, a resident contacted the police to advise that there were poach..

Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places in the District of Lewes

Lewes District Council regularly reviews the division of its area into polling districts..

Forthcoming water mains replacement by South East Water in Peacehaven

A message from South East Water: We wanted to let you know that we’re planning to replac..

What Matters To You: new adult social care strategy for East Sussex

‘What Matters To You: care, support and independence for adults in East Sussex’ is the b..

#TalkSussex – Sussex PCC Survey

Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner are asking residents to complete a survey about f..

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2022-23

To view the Notice of Conclusion of Audit (Annual Governance & Accountability Return..

Public Consultation on Playgrounds

Telscombe Town Council has launched public consultations for its playgrounds in East Sal..

Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) – Bus Priority Measures

East Sussex BSIP Bus Priority Measures The bus priority measures being proposed in this ..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 86 – July/August 2023

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 86 – July-August 2023

Roadworks on Ambleside Avenue, near junction with St Peter’s Avenue 17th – 21st July

UK Power Networks will be carrying out roadworks on Ambleside Avenue, near the junction ..

Roadworks on Fairlight Avenue, 13th to 17th July

Southern Water will be carrying out roadworks on Fairlight Avenue with traffic control i..

Evening/Weekend Attendant Vacancy

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our small friendly team based at Telscombe Civic C..

Hosepipe ban for SE Water customers in Kent and Sussex

  The use of a hosepipe or sprinkler is now restricted for SE Water customers in Ke..

Please use water for essential uses only for the next few days

A request from South East Water:  Due to temperatures soaring across our region in recen..

Water supply issues BN9 & BN10 – Friday 9th June 2023

South East Water have advised us that households in Newhaven and Peacehaven may experien..

Notice of Co-option of Two Town Councillors

NOTICE OF CO-OPTION OF TWO TOWN COUNCILLORS Following an uncontested election, Telscombe..

Notice of Public Rights and publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return 2022-23

Please click on the link to view the Notice of Public Rights and the Unaudited Annual Go..

#TalkSussex Survey 2023

Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne acts as the voice of the public withi..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 85 April/May 2023

Telscombe Town Crier newsletter – Issue 85 – April-May 2023

Road Closure – Sunday 7th May

Road Closure – Saturday 6th May

Election of District Councillors for the East Saltdean and Telscombe Cliffs Ward

Please click here for the statement of persons nominated for the East Saltdean and Telsc..

Notice of Co-option of Five Town Councillors

Following an uncontested election, Telscombe Town Council has 5 vacancies which it can f..

Uncontested Election Results

Elections for Town and Parish Councillors were due to take place on Thursday 4 May 2023...

Citizens Advice – Updated Hours

Telscombe Tye – Higher Level Stewardship Scheme

Ten years ago, the Town Council entered into an agreement under the Government’s Higher ..

Easter, May & Spring Bank Holiday Refuse & Food Waste Collections

Notice of Election

FRIDAY 17TH MARCH – PLANNED POWER CUTS IN BN2

UK Power Networks have advised us that there will be planned power cuts in BN2 on Friday..

Warm Space Hub – Thursday 16th March

Due to unforseen circumstances we have had to cancel our Warm Space Hub on Thursday 16th..

Regrading of The Esplanade

LewesDC have agreed to improve The Esplanade and works will take place in the next few w..

Prospective Candidates for Elections on 4th May

If you are thinking about standing for Council in May, you may want view this video made..

Monday 13th March – Planned Power Cuts in BN2

UK Power Networks have advised us that there will be planned power cuts in BN2 on Monday..

Cost of Living Support

Visit entitledto.co.uk for further information

Cost of Living Support

This document gives details of cost of living support available to residents of LDC: Cos..

Annual Town Meeting

WEDNESDAY 8th MARCH, 7.30pm in the Council Chamber at Telscombe Civic Centre. Electors o..

Healthy Start

If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to ge..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 84 Jan/Feb 2023

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 84 Jan/Feb 2023

Carriage Repair Works on Roderick Avenue, Peacehaven

East Sussex Highways will be carrying out carriageway repair works on Roderick Avenue, P..

Temporary Road Closure – Bannings Vale, Saltdean, 6-10 March 2023

East Sussex Highways have informed us that roadworks are due to be carried out on Bannin..

Tye Cabling Works

Work by UK Power Networks to install new underground electricity cables in preparation t..

Springfield Avenue, Telscombe Cliffs – Footway Works

East Sussex Highways will be carrying out footway and other associated works on Springfi..

Lewes and Eastbourne Planning Policy Consultations – Peacehaven and Telscombe Neighbourhood Plan Regulation 16 Consultation

This consultation is open from 18 Jan 2023 at 09:00 to 9 Mar 2023 at 17:00. Lewes Distri..

Voter ID

The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting a..

Evening/Weekend Attendant

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our small friendly team based at Telscombe Civic C..

Christmas Refuse and Food Waste Collection 2022-23

Amended refuse and food waste collections over the festive period are shown below:  

Help Available During the Cost of Living Crisis

This document contains information on what help is available during the cost of living c..

Keep warm this winter with a warm home check

As we head into the colder months, we know many residents will be worrying about staying..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 83 Oct/Nov 2022

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 83 Oct/Nov 2022

Winter Support Fund for East Sussex

Sussex Community Foundation (SCF) and East Sussex County Council (ESCC) have teamed up t..

South Pacific

South Pacific – “The Greatest Musical-Ever!” is being shown at Telscom..

An URGENT plea from Cllr Bob Bowdler, ESCC Lead member for Children and Families

Below you will find a link to a new national campaign on fostering. Our foster carers ma..

Cost of Living Advice from Lewes CAB

The cost of things keeps going up. I’m worried about how I’ll cope as it starts getting ..

Public Consultation – Creating an Enhanced Coast Road

Crowdfunder – Community Wellbeing Fund

Do you have an idea that could support your local community? Set up a campaign on Crowdf..

Reporting online could save lives

Sussex Police are reminding residents that the decisions they make when choosing how to ..

Advice from Lewes CAB

As the cost-of-living crisis continues with rising food and energy prices we look at wha..

National Moment of Reflection

Civic Centre Closure – 19th September 2022

As a mark of respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Telscombe Town Council will be obse..

Telscombe Town Council’s Local Proclamation

Book of Condolence

Telscombe Town Council’s Book of Condolence for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is ..

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II Statement from the Mayor of Telscombe Town Council, Coun..

Road Closure – Arundel Road West 8-16th September

East Sussex Highways have advised us that they will be carrying out carriageway repairs ..

New Lower Bus Fares in East Sussex

East Sussex County Council and the bus operators have worked together to introduce a ran..

Living Well in East Sussex Survey

Together with its residents and partners, East Sussex County Council is developing a lon..

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2021-22

To view the Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2021-22 (Annual Governance & Accountabilit..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 82 July/Aug 2022

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 82 July-Aug 22

Chatsworth Park – Path Improvements

Telscombe Town Council are asking residents and visitors for their views and ideas regar..

Telscombe Tye Grass Cut Due

For your information, we have instructed contractors to cut the grass on the Tye and the..

PLAYGROUNDS CLOSED on Wednesday 20th – Friday 22nd July 2022

Please note that all three of our playgrounds – Robert Kingan in East Saltdean, an..

Summer Fayre Success

Watch the fun here:-

Footway Resurfacing on A259

We have been advised that work will be taking place on 5th July to prepare for the footw..

Avian Flu

Please see the message below from David Larkin of Brighton & Hove City Council regar..

Notice of Public Rights & Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return 2021-22

Please click below to view the Notice of Public Rights and Unaudited Annual Governance &..

Anti-social Behaviour patrols this weekend

From aggressive, noisy or abusive behaviour to neighbourhood disturbances involving drug..

Sussex Police Community Engagement Day!

Sussex Police will be at Chatsworth Park (near Wander Coffee) between 3pm – 5pm today to..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 81 April/May 2022

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 81 April/May 2022

Advice from the CAB – How can I offer a UK home to Ukrainian refugees?

Anyone in the UK can apply to be a host through the government website providing they ha..

Grassmere Avenue closure on Monday 25th April

East Sussex Highways will be carrying out a carriageway patch repair outside no. 8 Grass..

Annual Town Meeting

The Annual Town meeting for electors of Telscombe Cliffs,  East Saltdean and Telscombe V..

Delays likely on A259 on 19th March

We have been advised that delays are likely on the A259 on 19th March, as it will be use..

Sheep Returning to the Tye

We have been informed that the sheep will shortly be returning to the Tye, either at the..

Boundary Commission for England Public Consultation

Constituencies are changing – have your say now via bcereviews.org.uk, or at a pub..

Storm Eunice

Chatsworth Park South has been closed, as a result of fallen trees within the playground..

New initiative to help homes in Lewes district be warmer, greener and save on fuel bills this winter

People across Lewes district are being encouraged to check if they are eligible to recei..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 80 January/February 2022

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 80 Jan/Feb 2022

Neighbourhood Plan – Zoom Meeting Thursday 10th February 7-8pm

Have your say on the future of Peacehaven and Telscombe Cliffs and attend the online pre..

Bingo is back again!

Neighbourhood Plan Consultation

You are invited to make your comments on the draft Neighbourhood Plan for the Peacehaven..

Vote Now for the CTLA

Vote now for CTLA – they have been chosen for the Tesco Community Grants Scheme 20..

Advice from Lewes CAB

Many households are struggling this winter, particularly those receiving means-tested be..

Household Support Fund reopened

  Lewes DC have received further limited funding from central government and have r..

Free support programme for social enterprise start-ups

Lewes District Council is launching a free programme of support for residents who are in..

Support for people with MS

Possability People are offering a specialist advice service for people who have MS (and ..

Pop Up Covid-19 Vaccination Centre

It’s at Peacehaven on Thursday 23rd December.  The session will run from 11.00 ..

Lewes District Citizens Advice – December opening hours

Local offices and local telephone service will be closed between Christmas Eve and Janua..

Grass Verge Cutting Tender

The contract for grass verge cutting in Telscombe and East Saltdean is up for renewal.  ..

Dogs Trust – Canine Cared For service

Dogs Trust’s Canine Care Card Scheme is a free service for dog-owners. For people ..

Lewes District Citizens Advice – What should you do if your energy account is being transferred to a new supplier because the old one has gone under?

You will still have gas and electricity, and should wait for your new supplier to contac..

Peacehaven Library

Have your say on the proposal to move the library into the Joff. Email cllr.keith.glazie..

Grant Applications

The Town Council invites grant applications of under £500. The aim of the scheme is to h..

Peacehaven Library

A public meeting about the future of Peacehaven library was held at the Meridian Centre ..

East Sussex, South Downs and Brighton & Hove Waste and Minerals Local Plan: Revised Policies Proposed Submission Regulation 19 Consultation: 29 October 2021 to 4 January 2022

East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council and the South Downs Nationa..

Household Support Fund – local eligibility framework

Introduction  On 6 October 2021 the government announced a package of support for vulner..

Lewes District Citizens Advice – Energy saving tips to help save money this winter

Normally we would suggest switching however, we wouldn’t recommend that now so here are ..

Overnight Roadworks on A259 – Friday 19th November 2021

East Sussex Highways have advised us that they have upcoming cats eyes reinstatement wor..

Sheep leaving the Tye

Stud Farm have advised us that the sheep will be taken off the Tye within the next 10 da..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 79 October/November 2021

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 79 October/November 2021

Citizens Advice Update

Citizens Advice offices are closed due to virus restrictions but our service is still op..

Urgently Required – Telscombe Cliffs Primary School Crossing Patrol Vacancy

School crossing patrol needed at Telscombe Cliffs Primary School. You must be over 18. 0..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 78 August 2021

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 78 August 2021

Annual Canvas

Each year Lewes District Council write to every household to check whether they have the..

Solar Together Sussex – Group Solar Buying Scheme for East Sussex Homeowners

Solar Together Sussex is being run by councils in East Sussex, West Sussex and Brighton ..

Notice of Conclusion of Audit 2020-21

Annual Governance & Accountability Return for the year ended 31 March 2021. To view,..

Have your say on proposed reductions in Council Tax for worst-off in Lewes district

People across Lewes district are being asked their views on a proposal to increase finan..

AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL PATIENTS OF THE HAVENS HEALTH SURGERY

HavensHealth PPG (Patient Participation Group)   AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL PATIENTS OF THE H..

Robert Kingan Playground – consultation on equipment

Telscombe Town Council are looking at adding a new piece of inclusive play equipment at ..

NHS Data Sharing – Approaches to making a decision about opting out

Your health data:  Your GP holds your health record, and it is used by them and other pa..

Mayor marks NHS, Social Care & Frontline Workers’ Day

The Mayor of Telscombe, Cllr David Judd, raised the NHS flag to mark the first NHS, Soci..

Open for Small Business Meetings

We are now taking bookings for small business meetings. You must provide a covid-19 risk..

Week of ‘Walk-in’ COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

As everyone aged 18 and over is now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination, the NHS has ann..

Upcoming Roadworks – A259 South Coast Road, Peacehaven & Telscombe

East Sussex Highways have advised us that they have upcoming carriageway patching and jo..

Surgeries for Settled Status Applications for EU Citizens

Charlotte Cheeseman of Migrant Help is running 2 last minute face-to-face surgeries for ..

Notice of Public Rights and Publication of Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return 2020-21

Click on the link to view the Notice, the Annual Governance Statement 2020/21, the Accou..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 77 June 2021

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 77 June 2021

Chatsworth Park Litter Picks – Upcoming Dates

We have organised three more litter picks for Chatsworth Park on Sunday 13th June, Sunda..

Bee homes in Chatsworth Park

For the second year running, bee homes have been installed in Chatsworth Park. Councillo..

New Mayor, Cllr David Judd

Cllr David Judd was voted in as our new Mayor at our annual council meeting last night a..

Covid bus vaccination service is in Peacehaven on Thursday 13th May

Declaration of Result of Poll – Telscombe Cliffs Ward

Telscombe Town Council Telscombe Cliffs Ward Declaration of Result of Poll 6 May 2021

Change of Polling Station

ELECTIONS – THURSDAY 6th MAY 2021 For:-    Telscombe Town Councillor                    ..

Notice of Poll

By-Election for Telscombe Town Councillor     Notice of Poll 6.5.21

HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021

It is with immense sadness that Telscombe Town Council learnt of Buckingham Palace’s ann..

Election of Town Councillor

Click for full details: Statement of Persons Nominated_Telscombe Town Council_Telscombe ..

Councillor Allowance Notification 2021/22

At the full Council meeting on 20th January 2021, Councillors made a decision regarding ..

Notice of Election

Notice of Election – Town Councillor for Telscombe Cliffs Ward  

Replacement Clifftop Fencing

Due to further erosion of the clifftop past the current fence line,  new fencing is bein..

Annual Town Meeting Postponed to Wednesday 26th May 2021

The Annual Town meeting for electors of Telscombe Cliffs,  East Saltdean and Telscombe V..

Take A Minute To Reflect

The Mayor of Telscombe, Cllr Isobel Sharkey, would like to encourage residents of Telsco..

Proposed roadworks on Gorham’s Lane, Telscombe Village from 14th to 16th April 2021

There will be a temporary road closure on Gorham’s Lane, outside Stud Farm, to allow Sou..

Proposed roadworks on Ambleside Avenue from 19th to 23rd April

There will be a temporary road closure on Ambleside Avenue from the junction with the A2..

Census Day is Sunday 21st March 2021

What the census is The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives us a pic..

Rock Fall on Saltdean Undercliff

Sussex Police have closed the undercliff between the White Cliffs Cafe and Hamsey Road i..

Annual Town Meeting

The Annual Town meeting for electors of Telscombe Cliffs,  East Saltdean and Telscombe V..

Sheep are returning to the Tye

The sheep will be returning to the Tye later this afternoon, Monday 8th February 2021.  ..

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 76 January/February 2021

Telscombe Town Crier Newsletter – Issue 76 January-February 2021

Universal Credit Advice Service

The Universal Credit Advice Service which has been funded for a further 3 months. This i..