Nov 12 2020 | Latest News
Nominations for the Mayor’s Covid Hero Award are now open! Cllr John Lamb; Mayor Of Lewes 2019-21 has announced: “I would like to recognise and celebrate outstanding individuals in Lewes who have gone the extra mile during the Coronavirus outbreak by...
Oct 12 2020 | Latest News
On 30 September we held our Annual General Meeting, which had a total of thirteen participants. The Minutes from 2018 (no AGM in 2019) were agreed The Accounts for 2018-19 and 2019-20 were agreed. OFFICERS 2020: PRESIDENT: Clare Crouch VICE PRESIDENT:...
Jul 21 2020 | Client Articles
“How do you ask people if they’re in an abusive relationship?” In my role as the Director of The Rita Project and as a person with lived experience of domestic abuse, I’m frequently asked for that one magic question. There are so many people I’ve met throughout my...
Jul 21 2020 | Latest News
East Sussex County Council is giving traders and other businesses on the high street just TWO WEEKS’ NOTICE that they are bringing in plans to place barriers on the south side of the high street. Barriers will run from Eastgate Street (starting at Natwest Bank)...
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...
