Who to contact for other services
Who should I Contact?
1. My rubbish hasn’t been collected!
Lewes District Council: 01273 471600 https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/bins-waste-and-recycling/report-a-missed-bin-collection/
2. My recycling hasn’t been collected!
Lewes District Council: 01273 471600 https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/bins-waste-and-recycling/report-a-missed-bin-collection/
3. I need a recycling bin!
Lewes District Council: 01273 471600 https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/bins-waste-and-recycling/new-and-replacement-bins/
4. I have a fridge/sofa/other bulky item that needs collecting!
Lewes District Council: 01273 471600 https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/bins-waste-and-recycling/bulky-waste/
5. I have got a parking ticket!
The Parking Shop at Lewes: 01273 477105 For more information visit the East Sussex County Council website
6. A street light isn’t working!
East Sussex Highways: 0345 6080193. Email customer@eastsussexhighways.com or report online using this link
7. Potholes!
East Sussex County Council Highways: 0345 6080193. Email customer@eastsussexhighways.com or report online using this link
8. I need information about my benefits:
- Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax reduction Lewes District Council: 01273 471600 For more information see the Lewes District Council website
- Jobseekers Allowance Newhaven Jobcentre: 0800 1690 310 For more information see the gov.uk website
- Other working age benefits Jobcentre Plus, Medwyn House, Lewes: 0345 604 371 For more information see www.gov.uk
- Child Benefit National Helpline: 0300 200 3100 For more information see the HM Revenue & Customs website
- Tax Credits National Helpline: 0345 300 3900 For more information see the HM Revenue & Customs website
9. I am a Council tenant and I need housing repairs!
Lewes District Council: 01273 471600 Report online here
10. I want to register my baby’s birth
The Registrar at Lewes: 0345 60 80 198. For more information about registering births and deaths, visit the East Sussex County Council website
11. I have mice/rats/fleas/a wasps’ nest!
Pest Control, Lewes District Council: 01273 471600 For more information see the Lewes District Council website
12. What time will the Swing Bridge open?
Newhaven Port & Properties: 01273 616070 or see their website.
13. I am being bothered by a persistent bad smell (or smoke, or noise)! Download this form and the guidance notes and fill in the form carefully (you need to keep a diary for at least 2-4 weeks). When completed post it to the Environmental Health Department at Lewes District Council at the address given on the form.
14. I have just seen someone driving really badly http://dashboard.sussexsrp.org.uk/ or www.operationcrackdown.org
If you haven’t found what you are looking for, call us on 01273 516100 or email here and we will do our best to help you.