May 13 2020 | Latest News
The Prime Minister has said, as of today (Wednesday 13th May), those who cannot work from home should return to work. However, there has been a lot of concern around this and complaints of lack of clarity. As a Chamber of Commerce, of course we would like to see...
Apr 20 2020 | Latest News
Small Business Rate Relief If you receive Small Business Rate Relief I do hope you’ve applied for the Grants available. These opened over a week ago now and it is a very easy process to follow....
Mar 19 2020 | Latest News
We want shoppers to consider using local shops where they can. The traditional ‘corner shop’ can be a valuable resource for many of the essentials that disappear off supermarket shelves almost as soon as they are restocked. Shopping local also helps the...
Feb 12 2020 | Latest News
Lewes Chamber of Commerce is very disappointed that East Sussex County Council has decided to alienate businesses, shoppers, and tourists to the town, by significantly increasing charges for on-street parking. Lewes businesses, especially small and independent...
Nov 12 2019 | Latest News
Dementia is not just about memory but has a sensory dimension too which can mean changes in vision, making it difficult when navigating surfaces like roads and pavements, going up and down stairs or coping with noise. Imagine a community where people with...
Nov 11 2019 | Latest News
11 November 2019 The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate that is voluntarily paid by nearly 6,000 UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work. Employers pay the real Living Wage which is higher than the...
