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Top story
Peacehaven to Brighton and Hove: Plan Back On, Now From 2029
The government again plans to move Peacehaven, Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean into Brighton and Hove, now from April 2029. The council is 'shocked'.
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Peacehaven
Peacehaven Weather: 7-Day Forecast and Today's Hourly Outlook
Peacehaven weather today: overcast, 12°C by day and 6°C overnight, with a 0% chance of rain and winds up to 12 mph. Seven-day forecast, updated every morning.
Council
Lewes District Local Plan Paused After Government Changes
Lewes District Council has paused its new Local Plan, which proposed 15,004 homes over 22 years, and started protective legal action over the Peacehaven move.
Lewes
Lewes Christmas Markets: Two Fairs 14 Nov, £2 on the 28th
Two makers' fairs open the season on Saturday 14 November, one free, then the Artists & Makers Fair, £2, on the 28th. The castle market has no 2026 date yet.
Lewes
Remembrance Sunday Lewes: 8 Nov, Parade 2.30pm, Roads Shut
Lewes's Remembrance parade marches off at 2.30pm on 8 November, with the High Street shut 2.15pm to 4pm. Seaford is at 10.30am; Newhaven and Peacehaven below.
Lewes
Lewes term dates 2026/27: half term 26 to 30 October
Lewes schools break for Christmas on 18 December; Lewes Old Grammar finishes on 11 December. Dates for Priory, Seaford Head, Chailey and every INSET day.
Lewes
Lewes Christmas bins: no collections 25 to 28 December
Lewes district bins skip 25 to 28 December 2026 and rounds run a day or two late until mid-January. Every round's dates, tree drop-offs and tip hours.
Peacehaven
Panto near Lewes: Beauty and the Beast 3-5 Dec, from £6.75
Peacehaven Players' Beauty and the Beast runs 3 to 5 December, tickets £6.75 to £13.50 and plenty left. Lewes Little Theatre has A Christmas Carol, 5 to 12 Dec.
Council
Peacehaven Move to Brighton and Hove Paused by Review
The transfer of Peacehaven, Telscombe Cliffs and East Saltdean into Brighton and Hove is on hold, and May 2027 now means a Lewes District Council election.