Lewes District Citizens Advice

27/05/2026

We are recruiting for a new IT Trustee to support our work. If you have the right skills, experience and would like to join the LDCA team supporting your community, please get in touch.

27/05/2026

Cancellation of todays Advice drop in session in Peacehaven. Apologies that we will not be able to deliver our session due to staff unavailability. Our advice line is open today from 10-3pm. 0808 278 7892.
Peacehaven Town Council

14/05/2026

Update from Lewes District Council. If you are on the housing register, you will need to re-apply by May 31st.

We’ve updated our housing allocations policy and to stay on the housing register, you must submit a new application by 31 May 2026.

What’s changing?
• No more bidding
• Simpler bands
• New eligibility rules

What you need to do:

👉 Re-apply and submit any requested documents by 31 May 2026 using the link in the comments.

If you need help applying, please complete the form included with the letters we sent out, or contact us as soon as possible.

If you don’t re-apply in time, you will be removed from the register.

12/05/2026

Have your say now- the Government have opened a new consultation on the final recommendations for the boundaries of a new Unitary authority for East Sussex. This includes current areas within Lewes District, transferring to be part of a larger Brighton and Hove Unitary authority. This includes moving– East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven West, Peacehaven East, Peacehaven North, Falmer Parish (from Kingston ward) (pop: around 308,000) to become part of Brighton and Hove. You can have your say and complete the consultation using this link (open until the 15th June) https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/modified-proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove/modified-proposals-for-local-government-reorganisation-in-east-sussex-and-brighton-and-hove

01/05/2026

Renters Rights Act gives tenants new rights from today, make sure you know yours

01/05/2026

The Renters Right Act comes into law from today, giving tenants more rights- make sure you know yours

28/04/2026

Lewes District Citizens Advice are offering a Rural Outreach Advice service at Barcombe Village Hall on Tuesday 28th April from 1.00-4.00pm.

Drop-in for a chat; no appointment necessary 😊

The session offers free, confidential and impartial advice, support and referrals.

We provide support to people on a huge range of topics, including benefits, housing issues, cost of living, debt, energy and much more.

Link to all outreach sessions in comments below.

28/04/2026

Come along to our friendly FREE drop in Advice & Digital Support session at the Landport Tenant Resource Centre on Wednesday 6th May 2026 11.00am to 1.00pm.

Supported by Lewes Town Council

24/04/2026

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24/04/2026

📱💬 Free digital & advice drop‑in – no appointment needed

Struggling to get online? Need help with benefits, housing, consumer issues or employment?

We’re running a friendly digital support and advice drop‑in, in Lewes where you can get support in one place.

📍 Landport Tenants Resource Centre, 2a Horsefield Rd
📅 Wednesday 6 May
⏰ 11am–1pm

✅ Help getting online
✅ Apply for free mobile data
✅ Advice on benefits, housing, debt & employment
✅ Referrals to specialist advice teams

Just drop in – no booking required.
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