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Lewes, East Sussex
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Lewes District Council retweeted
Joint statement on the Rail Accident Investigation Branch’s interim report on the Lewes derailment.
From Lucy McAuliffe, route director for Sussex at Network Rail, and John Whitehurst, chief executive officer at GTR:
bit.ly/4wFWxce
We are aware of the train derailment near Lewes station.
We are supporting @EastSussexFRS and other emergency services.
Please avoid the area at this time.
Lewes District Council retweeted
We can confirm we were called at 3.55pm to reports that a train had derailed just outside Lewes. We are working with other emergency services at the scene.
Please visit: esfrs.org/incident-lewes-tra… for more information.
We are urging residents to take part in drop‑in events being held across the district as part of the latest public consultation on the draft Lewes District Local Plan - for dates and further details visit: lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/lewe…
ALT Local Plan consultation
Please be aware a shipping container has washed up on Seaford Beach. Relevant partner agencies have been made aware and will be working to get this removed. The contents included food and packaging, so please keep dogs away. Further updates will be provided later today.
Lewes District Council retweeted
We know that some people may be out and about having a drink whilst celebrating bonfire season.
With high tides and recent rain, riverbanks and edges can be very slippery and dangerous.
➡️ Stay with your mates and stay safe.
#BeWaterAware #BeAMate #dontdrinkanddrown
Don't miss out!
Take part in a consultation that will help reshape local government and how services are run in the future.
Find out more about Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex and share your views before the closing date of Monday 23 June: eastsussexcouncils.org
Lewes District Council retweeted
🟡 Yellow heat health alert: Thurs 18 June - Sun 22 June. Keep out of the sun between 11am - 3pm. Drink plenty of cool drinks to keep hydrated.
Stay ahead of the heat, sign to free alerts straight to your phone, voicemail or inbox: ow.ly/c7TU50WbnHk
#EastSussex #Heatwave
ALT Thermometer against a blue sky with the sun shining. Text reads: Yellow Heat alert: keep out of the sun between 11am - 3pm.
Lewes District Council retweeted
🚧 Repairs are required to Splash Point Groyne in Seaford. 🚧
The work is essential for both the #Seaford sea defence and for ensuring the structure remains safe for public access. The groyne will be temporarily closed from 10th February until early April.
#WinterReady
ALT A stormy day at a seaside promenade, with strong waves hitting a long, weathered wooden sea wall called Splash Point groyne/
Lewes District Council retweeted
🟠 An amber Cold Health Alert level has been issued until Sun 12 Jan.
Heat your home to at least 18c, wear thin layers to stay warm, check on elderly neighbours and friends.
Stay ahead of the cold - get free alerts to your phone or inbox at: ow.ly/N2n050UASyn
ALT Icy pavement. Text reads: Amber cold alert - Expect snow and ice.
#Lewes District Council is calling on residents to help shape the future of communities across the district by sharing their views in a first phase consultation on the emerging Local Plan, which was launched this week and runs until February 28, 2025.
buff.ly/3Prohhz
Lewes District Council retweeted
Watch our livestream of Lewes Bonfire celebrations! LIVE from 5pm GMT. #LewesBonfire #Lewes
🔥💥 m.youtube.com/watch?v=GIIgcH…
Lewes District Council retweeted
📢 Today, on the day of Lewes Bonfire, trains will not call at Lewes, Falmer, Southease, Glynde & Cooksbridge after 17:00.
We’ve been asked to do this by the emergency services & other agencies who are concerned about the very real risks of overcrowding and safety in the narrow streets of Lewes.
🚉 Plan ahead at nationalrail.co.uk
Lewes District Council retweeted
We constantly prepare for flooding, if you're in a flood risk zone, you can get prepared too.
⚠️ Check if you're at flood risk here - bit.ly/3kGWTQG
🛠️ Be prepared for flooding - bit.ly/487U8wv
#FloodActionWeek #FAW
You will not be moved automatically, so look out for your letter telling you what you need to do and when. Support is available. bit.ly/3UK9QYm
Heading out this weekend? #FloatToLive if you find yourself struggling in water.
If someone gets into difficulty remember to call, tell, throw
📲 Call 999
⭐️ Tell the person to float in a starfish shape on their back
🛟 Throw them something that floats
#RespectTheWater
The UK’s old analogue landlines are being replaced with a digital network.
Services like home phones, fall alarms and healthcare devices will be switched over.
Your telecoms provider, such as BT, should contact you before the switchover to make sure your service isn’t affected.
Lewes District Council retweeted
🟡 Yellow heat health alert will now remain in place until 02 August. Check on elderly relatives and neighbours, keep hydrated and stay out of the midday sun.
Stay ahead of the heat - sign up for free alerts straight to your phone, voicemail or inbox: ow.ly/2jwW50SMU7x
Lewes District Council retweeted
We urgently need more O group blood donors to come forward and help boost stocks to treat patients.
With over 12,000 appointments still to fill in donor centres over the next two weeks, register today and book an appointment to donate.
➡️ blood.co.uk
ALT A man sits in a donor chair holding a bag of his donated blood. He is smiling and is doing a thumbs up.
Lewes District Council retweeted
It is Invasive Species Week this week. Here's how you can help honey bees.
If you see an Asian hornet, you can report it online – bit.ly/asianhornetreport
Or on iPhone App - apple.co/3KbJycF
Or on Android App - bit.ly/4dTdGHe
#AsianHornet #INNSweek @InvasiveSp