Lewes District Council

Lewes is a local government district in East Sussex in southern England covering an area of 113 sq mi (290 km2), with 9 miles (14.5 km) of coastline.[1] It is named after its administrative centre, Lewes. Other towns in the district include Newhaven, Peacehaven, Seaford and Telscombe. Plumpton racecourse is within the district. There are 28 parishes in the district.

The district was formed on 1 April 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972, and was a merger of the former borough of Lewes along with Newhaven and Seaford urban districts and Chailey Rural District.

(Information from Wikipedia on 2/9/2018)


Website and contact details

https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/
Contact telephone number: 01273471600
Contact email address: [email protected]

Licensing information

Additional licensing? No
Selective licensing? No
Licensing charges: here
Application form:
application form
Additional information:
useful information and links
online contact form


Other Local Authority Services

Homelessness Prevention Services: Housing options assessment form found here
Discretionary Housing Payment Policy: here
Disabled Facilities Grant: here
Green Improvement Support: here
Waste and rubbish collection services: here



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Page created: September 2, 2018
Last modified: November 8, 2024