Useful Information
Population approximately 12,250
CITIZENS ADVICE LEWES DISTRICT
Lewes District Citizens Advice offices are open for PRIOIR APPOINTMENTS ONLY, as follows:
Mondays: 10am – 3.30pm
37 Church Street (Tourist Information Building), Seaford BN25 1HG
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – 10am – 3.30pm
15-19 Chapel Street, Newhaven BN9 9PN
Thursdays – 10am – 3.30pm
Peacehaven Library, Meridian Centre, Peacehaven BN10 8BB
Fridays – 10am – 3.30pm
Southover House, Southover Road, Lewes BN7 1AB
Last Tuesday of month – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Telscombe Civic Centre, 360 South Coast Road, Telscombe BN10 7ES
Deans Tea social club for senior citizens & Drop in information for club attendees
For information and to contact us visit our website www.lewesdistrictca.org.uk or leave a message on 01273 007557
Alternative contact options:
Our website www.lewesdistrictca.org.uk
Telephone 0808 278 7892 Lines are open Tuesday to Thursday 10am-2pm with a limited out of hours service
Leave us a voicemail message on 01273 007557
Citizens Advice self-help website- www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Facebook- www.facebook.com/LewesDistrictCA/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/lewescab1
Instagram- www.instagram.com/lewesdistrictcitizensadvice/
FERRY SERVICE TO DIEPPE
0800 917 1201 for bookings and information (Open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, closed Saturdays and Sundays)
http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/ferry-routes/ferry-to-france
HILLCREST COMMUNITY CENTRE
Bay Vue Road, Newhaven, BN9 9LH For more information, please visit www.hillcrestcentre.co.uk
Tel: 01273 512376 Email info@hillcrestcentre.co.uk
Activities include arts, crafts, WI market, tea dances, line dancing, wood carving, ballroom dancing, martial arts, tai chi, country market and boxing. Rooms for hire. Crèche
Café open 9am-4pm. See also Halls for Hire
HOSPITALS
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BE Tel: 01273 696955
http://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/hospitals/our-hospitals/royal-sussex-county-hospital
(24 hr Emergency Casualty Service)
Brighton General Hospital
Elm Grove, Brighton BN2 3EW Tel: 01273 696011
http://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/services/locations/brighton-general-hospital.htm
Eastbourne General Hospital
King’s Drive, Eastbourne BN21 2UD Tel: 0300 131 4500
https://www.esht.nhs.uk/hospitals-and-community/eastbourne-dgh/ (24 hr Emergency Casualty Service)
Lewes Victoria Hospital
Nevill Road, Lewes BN7 1PE Tel: 01273 474153
http://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/services/locations/lewes-victoria-hospital.htm(Minor Injury Unit)
Sussex Eye Hospital
Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5BF Tel: 01273 696955
https://www.bsuh.nhs.uk/hospitals/sussex-eye-hospital/(24 hr Emergency Casualty Service for accidents involving eyes – but please ring first)
HOUSEHOLD WASTE SITE, NEWHAVEN
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/environment/rubbishandrecycling/recyclingsites/escc-newhavenhwrs
April to end September: Monday to Sunday 8am to 5pm
October to end March: Monday to Saturday 8am to 4pm, Sunday 9am to 4pm
Bank Holidays: Open usual hours (closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day).
Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve: Close at 1pm
At busy times the main gates may be closed up to 45 minutes before the published closing time to clear vehicles already queuing on site.
NEWHAVEN JOB CENTRE (also Unemployment Benefit Office)
General Enquiries – 0800 1690 310
https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus
Open 9.00am to 5.00pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10am to 5pm Wednesdays only.
LIBRARY
Renewals 0345 60 80 195 Enquiries 0345 60 80 196
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/libraries/locations/newhaven/
LOCAL PAPERS
The Argus
Dolphin House, 2-5 Manchester Street, Brighton BN2 1TF
Tel: 01273 021400 http://www.theargus.co.uk Published daily Mondays to Saturdays
Friday-Ad
Published weekly on Fridays – free – available in local shops.
support@friday-ad.co.uk http://www.friday-ad.co.uk
Sussex Express
Kensington Suite, 1st floor 34-36 St Leonard’s Road, Eastbourne BN21 3UT
Tel: 01323 414488
sussex.express@jpimedia.co.ukhttp://www.sussexexpress.co.uk
Published weekly on Fridays.
NEWHAVEN REHABILITATION CENTRE
Church Hill, Newhaven BN9 9HH
01273 513441
Mental Health team 01273 616440
Podiatry 0300 131 4536
Diabetes 0300 303 8066
NEWHAVEN HEALTH CENTRES
There are two separate practices:
Quayside Medical Practice (Clinical Lead Dr Paul Moore, Practice Business Manager Karen Ford)
Tel: 01273 615000 Opening hours 8.30am – 6pm Monday to Friday.
http://www.quaysidemedicalpractice.nhs.uk/index.aspx
Chapel Street Surgery (Practice Manager Belinda Kristiansen)
Tel: 01273 517000 Opening hours 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday
http://www.chapelstreetsurgerynewhaven.nhs.uk/
See also Newhaven Rehabilitation Centre above.
N.B. – There is no emergency casualty service available – see ‘Hospitals’ above.
NEWHAVEN PORT & PROPERTIES
Owners of Newhaven Port and areas of surrounding land, including the West Beach.
Port Administration Offices, East Quay, Newhaven Harbour, Newhaven BN9 0BN
Tel: 01273 616070 https://www.newhavenport.com/
POLICE
PEACEHAVEN
Meridian Centre, Meridian Way, Peacehaven, BN10 8BB Get Directions
Police Station opening times – Prior Appointment Only and Information Reference Point
This location no longer accepts Section 165 seized vehicle releases.
LEWES
7 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2PA Get Directions
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am – 2pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10am – 2pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Sunday Closed
This location no longer accepts Section 165 seized vehicle releases.
101 or 01273 470101 or 999 (Emergency only)
http://www.sussex.police.uk
POST OFFICE
SEAHAVEN POOL
01273 512498
info@waveleisure.co.uk
https://www.waveleisure.co.uk/seahaven-swim-fitness-centre/
SOCIAL SERVICES
ADULT SOCIAL CARE
For enquiries regarding the elderly, people with physical disabilities, sensory impairments, learning disabilities, mental health problems, substance misuse problems, Blue Car Badges and those living with HIV/AIDS.
0345 6080191
http://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/socialcare
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
For enquiries regarding child protection, schools and admissions, child care, special educational needs and disability, teenagers and young people.
0345 6080192
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/childrenandfamilies/
TAXI CABS
Newhaven & Seaford Taxis – Tel: 08000 688 677 or 01273 510 051 www.newhavenandseafordtaxis.co.uk
33 High Street, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9QX
Martello Taxis – Tel: 01323 492929
8 Clifton Rd, Newhaven BN9 0BA
WATER
South East Water
(Water supply)
0333 000 0001
https://www.southeastwater.co.uk/
24 hour emergency line to report leaks/burst main only: 0333 000 0365
Southern Water
(Wastewater)
0330 303 0277
24 hour emergency line to report wastewater emergencies: 0330 303 0368
http://www.southernwater.co.uk
LOCAL COUNCILS
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
0345 608 0190
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/
Responsible for education, highways, Social Services, street lighting, bus passes and transport.
LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL
01273 471600
http://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk
Responsible for council tax, environmental health, housing, dog wardens, refuse collection, parks and gardens, some play areas, tourism.
NEWHAVEN TOWN COUNCIL
01273 516100
admin@newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk
Responsible for allotments, amenity areas, hiring of social centres, Lewes Road Cemetery, some play areas, some recreation grounds and war memorials.