Vacancy: Assistant Caretaker & Amenities Officer

Vacancy: Assistant Caretaker & Amenities Officer

We are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Caretaker & Amenities Officer to join our team here at Newhaven Town Council.If you are ...

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Promote your Business in and around Newhaven

Promote your Business in and around Newhaven

From 1 May 2025, businesses and event organisers will be able to advertise on the Town Council's 9 noticeboards around the Town.Noticeboard locations:Advertising ...

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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

NEWHAVEN TOWN COUNCILNewhaven South ward NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENPursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Linda Thomas, formerly a Member ...

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Notice to Mariners

Notice to Mariners

NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 09 – 2025 Construction of Fishing Stage 21 All mariners are advised that a new 50m fishing stage, Stage 21, is ...

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Lewes District Council – Improving recycling in Lewes district

Lewes District Council – Improving recycling in Lewes district

Lewes District Council is looking at moving to fortnightly refuse (black sack waste) collections from November 2025, to increase household recycling in the ...

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£100k funding boost to grow tourism in Newhaven

£100k funding boost to grow tourism in Newhaven

   A new working group has been launched with a £100,000 investment from the Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) to boost tourism and grow ...

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Sussex Day at the Sidings

Sussex Day at the Sidings

Put the date in your diary and come and celebrate Sussex Day with us at the Sidings.Its FREE entry with lots of live ...

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Devolution and the re-organisation of local government

Devolution and the re-organisation of local government

There's still time to share your views on a major proposal that could change how services are delivered across East Sussex.The government wants ...

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Changes to Bus Services in Lewes District

Changes to Bus Services in Lewes District

Please see below updates to bus services in Lewes District:Service Number:11X (Sundays and Bank Holidays Seasonal Service)Route:Brighton - Saltdean - Peacehaven - Newhaven ...

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Declaration of Result of Poll

Declaration of Result of Poll

Election of Councillors to Lewes District Council Newhaven North WardHeld on the 29th May 2025 RESULT OF POLL I the undersigned, being the Returning Officer for ...

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Knife Crime Awareness Week

Knife Crime Awareness Week

It's Knife Crime Awareness Week - 19th to 25th May 2025Knife Crime Awareness Week provides a national platform to raise awareness and encourage ...

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PCC’s Safer in Sussex Survey

PCC’s Safer in Sussex Survey

Have your say in Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne's surveySussex PCC Katy Bourne has launched her annual survey seeking the views ...

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Newhaven Town Council – Bank Holiday Weekend Office Closure Times

Newhaven Town Council – Bank Holiday Weekend Office Closure Times

 Please note that the Town Council offices will be closed from 3.30pm on Friday 2nd May 2025 and will re-open at 8.30am on ...

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Lewes District Council – Notice of Election

Lewes District Council – Notice of Election

Election of Councillors to Lewes District Council, on Thursday 29th May 2025.Newhaven North Ward. One Councillor to be elected.1. Nomination papers may be ...

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Newhaven Town Council’s draft Business Plan

Newhaven Town Council’s draft Business Plan

The Town Council's draft Business Plan, which covers aspirations for the future of Newhaven, is now available to view. Please visit the links ...

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Annual Town Meeting – 29th April 2025

Annual Town Meeting – 29th April 2025

All Newhaven residents are invited to Newhaven Town Council's Annual Town Meeting. This is an ideal opportunity to ask your Town Councillors questions ...

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Notice to Mariners – Bathymetric Survey in Rampion Wind Farm

Notice to Mariners – Bathymetric Survey in Rampion Wind Farm

RWE Renewables UK Wind Ltd at Rampion windfarm would like to inform mariners that they are carrying out essential survey work on the ...

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Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Please join us at Denton Park playground for an Easter Egg Hunt, on Friday 18th April, from 11am to 12midday.A limited supply of ...

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Traffic congestion in Newhaven

Traffic congestion in Newhaven

We have been receiving a number of queries and concerns regarding the traffic congestion in Newhaven.Whilst we understand concerns raised regarding the problems ...

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Important Roadworks Information – The Drove, South Way & Riverside, Newhaven

Important Roadworks Information – The Drove, South Way & Riverside, Newhaven

Please see the information below from East Sussex Highways.Dear Resident / Business owner,Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council ...

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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

LEWES DISTRICT COUNCILNewhaven NorthNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat due to the resignation of Sean MacLeod, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor ...

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Newhaven Fort welcomes royal visit

Newhaven Fort welcomes royal visit

His Royal Highness, the Duke of Gloucester, visited Newhaven Fort last week to unveil a commemorative plaque celebrating the completion of the Fort's ...

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Important Roadworks Information – Brighton Road, Newhaven

Important Roadworks Information – Brighton Road, Newhaven

Please see the information below from East Sussex Highways:Dear Resident / Business owner, Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council ...

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Newhaven Town Council – Vacancy for Councillor

Newhaven Town Council – Vacancy for Councillor

NEWHAVEN TOWN COUNCIL CO-OPTION NOTICE A vacancy has been created in Newhaven, Central Ward, following the resignation of Councillor Christoph Von Kurthy, and the Town Council ...

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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

NEWHAVEN TOWN COUNCILNewhaven Central WardNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENPursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that due to the resignation of ...

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Have your say about Eastside Playground

Have your say about Eastside Playground

 LAST CHANCE   Your Voice Matters!  Newhaven Town Council are looking at the possibility of refurbishing the playground at Eastside Park for local families and would ...

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Newhaven Town Council – Vacancy for Councillor

Newhaven Town Council – Vacancy for Councillor

Newhaven Town Council - Co-option Notice A vacancy has been created in Newhaven, Denton Ward, following the resignation of Councillor Willem Browne, and the ...

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Wanted – Town Crier for Newhaven

Wanted – Town Crier for Newhaven

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! - Could you be the new Town Crier for Newhaven?If you possess a booming voice, a love for public announcements, ...

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Reducing throwaway plastic

Reducing throwaway plastic

At last week’s Full Council meeting, Newhaven Town Council showed its commitment to reducing plastic pollution by supporting the motion for a local ...

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Important Roadworks Information – Swing Bridge Maintenance Works

Important Roadworks Information – Swing Bridge Maintenance Works

Please see the information below from East Sussex Highways about maintenance works to the Newhaven Swing Bridge.  Please note that the Bridge will ...

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Your Comments Count

Your Comments Count

Newhaven Town Council is looking at the possibility of setting up a regular Veterans’ Breakfast Club, to be held at Mencap Hall in ...

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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

NEWHAVEN TOWN COUNCILNewhaven Denton ward NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENPursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that Willem Browne, formerly a Member ...

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Update from Buxton Contractors on the Newhaven Health Hub Development

Update from Buxton Contractors on the Newhaven Health Hub Development

Please see here a letter from Buxton Contractors about their updates on the Newhaven Health Hub Development. 

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Denton Play Area is open!!

Denton Play Area is open!!

Newhaven Town Council are very pleased to announce that on Friday 20th December 2024 the Mayor of Newhaven, Councillor Pinky Mclean-Knight formally pronounced ...

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Lewes District Council – Local Plan Consultation

Lewes District Council – Local Plan Consultation

 Lewes District Council will begin their next stage of consultation over the Lewes District Local Plan on Monday 6 January 2025.Local plans set ...

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Denton Play Park – Grand Opening

Denton Play Park – Grand Opening

You’re Invited!to the Denton Play Park – Grand OpeningFriday 20th December, at 1.30pm.We’re pleased to share that we will be opening the newly ...

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Did you hear?

Did you hear?

Did you miss the Mayor of Newhaven, Cllr Pinky Mclean-Knight talking about the position of Town Crier for Newhaven Town Council that is ...

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Newhaven Town Council Christmas Office Closure

Newhaven Town Council Christmas Office Closure

Please note that the Town Council Offices will be closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday 24th December 2024 until 9.00am on Thursday 2nd January ...

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Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas Lights Switch On

The new date for the Christmas Lights Switch On is Sunday 1st December at Memorial Green.The festivities will begin at Memorial Green at ...

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Wanted – Town Crier for Newhaven

Wanted – Town Crier for Newhaven

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! - Could you be the new Town Crier for Newhaven? In Newhaven Town Council's 50th year, the esteemed position of Town ...

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C7 Junction with the One-Way system: Wednesday

C7 Junction with the One-Way system: Wednesday

Dear Residents & Commuters,The Town Council is very much aware of the inconvenience and consternation caused by the ill-advised actions of our Christmas ...

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Xmas Lights Switch On – Postponed

Xmas Lights Switch On – Postponed

The Christmas Lights Switch On has been postponed, due to the weather conditions. New date to be announced.

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Important Roadworks Information

Important Roadworks Information

East Sussex Highways have provided advance notice that they will be returning to the Drove, to carry out vegetation clearance and surveys, as ...

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Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas Lights Switch On

 Join us for the magical moment when the Christmas lights are switched on to illuminate the town for the festive season.The festivities will ...

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Remembrance Sunday 2024

Remembrance Sunday 2024

Newhaven’s annual Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade took place on Sunday 10th November 2024.Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service ...

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Newhaven Swing Bridge is 50 today

Newhaven Swing Bridge is 50 today

The bridge on the A259 is the only crossing in Newhaven over the River Ouse.It opened on 7th November 1974 and replaced an ...

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Fireworks Advice

Fireworks Advice

Sussex Police have provided the following advice and guidance for using fireworks: Firework advice and the lawEveryone should be able to enjoy fireworks safely, ...

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Newhaven Remembers

Newhaven Remembers

Remembrance Day - Sunday 10th November 2024 Please join us for our Remembrance Day Service and ParadeThis is an opportunity to remember all those ...

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Photo Competition – 2024

Photo Competition – 2024

Well done to the winners and runners-up in the annual Newhaven Town Council’s ‘Best of Newhaven’ Photo Competition. The competition culminated in the ...

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NEWHAVEN TOWN COUNCIL – CASUAL VACANCY FOR COUNCILLOR.

NEWHAVEN TOWN COUNCIL – CASUAL VACANCY FOR COUNCILLOR.

NEWHAVEN TOWN COUNCIL CO-OPTION NOTICEA vacancy has been created in Newhaven, Denton Ward, following the resignation of Councillor Sean Macleod, and the Town Council ...

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NewhavenWomp! at The Sidings

NewhavenWomp! at The Sidings

   DJ night hosted by DJ Barry Grifter (Harry Carter Own) and Sunface (Felix Hopkins). Playing an eclectic mix of Breakbeat, Funk, House, Garage, Drum ...

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Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

Notice of Vacancy in Office of Councillor

Newhaven Town Council Newhaven Denton Ward NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Pursuant to section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, that due to the resignation of ...

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Newhaven Fort unveils 2025 events calendar following £7.5m restoration

Newhaven Fort unveils 2025 events calendar following £7.5m restoration

Newhaven Fort in East Sussex has unveiled an exciting calendar of events for its re-opening in 2025, which follows a £7.5 million restoration ...

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Newhaven Remembers D-Day

Newhaven Remembers D-Day

D-Day80 in Newhaven - What's On Guide On Thursday 6th June the nation will come together to remember the tens of thousands of allied ...

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Council to pause food waste proposals in Newhaven – 17th May 2024

Council to pause food waste proposals in Newhaven – 17th May 2024

Lewes District Council has confirmed it will pause the current plans for a food waste transfer facility in Newhaven.The decision comes after councillors ...

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Meeching Hall – Letter to All Residents – 29th Apr 2024

Meeching Hall – Letter to All Residents – 29th Apr 2024

Dear Residents, Meeching Hall You may be aware of a number of inaccurate assertions made by a community group across social media and by local ...

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Results of Newhaven Town Elections May 2023

Results of Newhaven Town Elections May 2023

Declaration of Result of Poll: Lewes District Council Election of Councillors for the Newhaven Town Council - Newhaven North Ward Lesley-Anne Boniface (known as ...

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Notice of Public Consultation from Savills & BECG – A sustainable new community at Harbour Heights

Notice of Public Consultation from Savills & BECG – A sustainable new community at Harbour Heights

A community consultation is being launched regarding a sustainable new community of 400 new homes, including affordable housing, and employment space at Harbour ...

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Food Banks – Newhaven, Denton, Peacehaven & Seaford – December 2022

Food Banks – Newhaven, Denton, Peacehaven & Seaford – December 2022

Food Banks ​A number of foodbanks & affordable food projects serve the Lewes District community. They can help with food if you have a ...

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A Moment of Reflection on the Eve of the Funeral of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

A Moment of Reflection on the Eve of the Funeral of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

As the Country prepares for the State Funeral on Monday, The Palace have confirmed that the public have been invited to take part ...

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Newhaven Proclamation for King Charles III – 11th September 2022

Newhaven Proclamation for King Charles III – 11th September 2022

The people of Newhaven are welcome to join Town Mayor, Cllr. Paul Boswell at 4.00pm on Sunday 11th September 2022 at the Memorial Green, South ...

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NTC Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return Published – 10th June 2022

NTC Unaudited Annual Governance & Accountability Return Published – 10th June 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS AND PUBLICATION OF UNAUDITED ANNUAL GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY RETURN ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022Local Audit and Accountability ...

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