News - Lewes Liberal Democrats

Head and shoulders of Freddie Hoareau and James MacCleary with a suburban background of houses and trees.

Call for Clarity on Seaford Health Facilities

Liberal Democrat District Councillors in Seaford have written to Maria Caulfield MP, asking for clarity on the status of plans for new health hubs in Seaford and Newhaven.

7 Jun 2023

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Artist's impression of an 18 storey tower block on Beach Road dominating the industrial, residential and harbour areas of the neighbourhood.

Newhaven Lib Dems say no to 18-storey tower with no affordable housing

Newhaven Liberal Democrats are concerned by a proposal to build an 18-storey apartment block on Beach Road Newhaven. We welcome the development of brownfield sites, but they have to be in keeping with the rest of Newhaven and serve Newhaven's needs.

28 May 2023

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Head and shoulders shot of Councillor Carolyn Lambert with a pedestrian crossing in the background

Cllr Carolyn Lambert pushes for traffic lights on Bishopstone Junction

Cllr Carolyn Lambert pushed to have traffic lights and safer crossings installed at the Bishopstone Junction. Read her motion below.

23 Apr 2023

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Sewage

SOUTHERN WATER DUMPED SEWAGE IN RIVERS 16,668 TIMES LAST YEAR

New figures released by the Environment Agency show Southern Water discharged sewage into waterways a staggering 16,668 times in 2022. The water company’s sewage discharges lasted 146,819 hours.

31 Mar 2023

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Picture of elderly passenger train. Text: "Seaford has the oldest trains in the country. We deserve a better rail service."

Upgrade Seaford - Brighton trains says MacCleary

BREAKING: New trains announced for Seaford- Brighton, the full reply to James from Southern rail is below this article.

27 Feb 2023

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James MacCleary head and shoulders against blurred background of buildings and sky

Conservatives say no to traffic lights at dangerous Bishopstone junction

Liberal Democrat County Councillors James MacCleary and Carolyn Lambert once again pleaded with Conservatives on the County Council to take urgent action on the A259 through Seaford and the dangerous Bishopstone junction.

26 Feb 2023

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