Lewes Town Council

Lewes Town Council The parish authority for Lewes, East Sussex and responsible for allotments, benches, bus stops, CCTV and we offer community grants.

We manage Lewes Town Hall, All Saints Centre and Malling Community Centre and Lewes Priory, the Pells and Landport Bottom. Lewes Town Council is one of the 300 largest of the 10,000-or-so parish councils in England and Wales, with expenditure budgeted at just over £1million. It is the successor to Lewes Borough Council, which was incorporated in 1881. We are based at the Town Hall, in the High Street, which has been the home of Lewes’ local council since 1893.

This week's is Elphick & Son Ltd shop at number 18 Cliffe High Street. The horticultural business was founded by Georg...
04/06/2026

This week's is Elphick & Son Ltd shop at number 18 Cliffe High Street.

The horticultural business was founded by George Elphick in 1823 and it was one of the oldest family-run businesses in Sussex when it closed in 2003. It gradually expanded from farm supplies and seeds into garden and pet supplies and at the height of its success it had five branches, two in Lewes, one in Seaford, one in Crowborough and one in Eastbourne.

They often had famous customers including actors, politicians, gardeners and titled lords.

Every year from 1932 the shop held an annual show in Lewes, with prizes for the best flowers and vegetables grown from Elphick's seeds.

Anthony Elphick, the founder's great-grandson donated the family's archive to the Garden Museum on Lambeth Palace Road in London.

04/06/2026

Neil, our recycling specialist be at the Lewes Climate Hub, from 12noon until 2pm today, talking all things rubbish at the recycling help desk.

Pop in, say hello, and get your waste and recycling questions answered!

🪴Are you going to spend your weekend in the garden? Do you need some plants for your garden? 🪴 and HomelinkSussex are bo...
03/06/2026

🪴Are you going to spend your weekend in the garden? Do you need some plants for your garden? 🪴

and HomelinkSussex are both having plant sales on Saturday 6th June.

Landport Community garden are having a Pay as you feel sale as part of day between 10am and 1pm behind the blue door to the right of 19 Hayward Road, BN7 2EA

HomeLink are having their plant sale between 11am and 5pm at Castle Lodge, Castle Gate, BN7 1YS along with some refreshments in the garden (weather permitting).

Lewes Music Festival is back for its fifth year, and they ready to make some noise! The festival runs for three days fro...
02/06/2026

Lewes Music Festival is back for its fifth year, and they ready to make some noise!

The festival runs for three days from Friday 5th to Sunday 7th June.

Experience delicious food, a children's activities, garden games, and their new DJ tent.

For more information and to buy your tickets head to their website - https://www.lewesmusicfestival.co.uk/

🌟 Lewes Town Hall Market – back to our usual hours! 🌟Great news, market lovers! The Lewes Town Hall Market is now back t...
02/06/2026

🌟 Lewes Town Hall Market – back to our usual hours! 🌟

Great news, market lovers! The Lewes Town Hall Market is now back to its regular trading hours of 8.30am – 1.30pm 🛍️

Join us for a morning filled with clothing, jewellery, bric-a-brac, delicious treats, friendly faces and more!

📍 Lewes Town Hall
⏰ Every Tuesday: 8.30am – 1.30pm

💙 Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June) 💙This week, Lewes Town Council is celebrating the incredible volunteers who make our commu...
01/06/2026

💙 Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June) 💙

This week, Lewes Town Council is celebrating the incredible volunteers who make our community thrive.

Lewes has a strong, community-driven volunteering scene, with opportunities across heritage, conservation and social support. Whether you're interested in bringing history to life, protecting local wildlife, or supporting community initiatives, there are flexible ways to get involved.

Current opportunities include:

• Sussex Past – education & visitor experience roles at Lewes Castle and Anne of
Cleves House
• Lewes Depot – volunteer shifts supporting the community cinema
• Railway Land Wildlife Trust – hands-on conservation work
• Lewes Community Fridge – helping reduce food waste
• Sussex Pathways – supporting prison leavers and community services
• All Saints playgroup – are looking for new volunteers to help set-up. Please email [email protected] if you can spare a few hours

If you know of any other volunteer opportunities in Lewes please post details in the comments section below ⬇

Thank you to everyone who gives their time to make Lewes such a supportive and connected place. 👏

Lewes is set to raise a glass to English Wine Week with WINELANDS – an exciting festival of pop-up wine events taking pl...
31/05/2026

Lewes is set to raise a glass to English Wine Week with WINELANDS – an exciting festival of pop-up wine events taking place from 8 – 13 June 2026. Designed to showcase the world-class quality of Sussex and Southeast England’s wines, WINELANDS will bring together wine lovers, local producers, and industry experts for a week-long celebration of the region’s finest vintages.

Head to their website to find out more and book your tickets! https://winelands.co.uk/grand-tasting/

Are you looking for a venue for your class, community group, society? Two of our venues All Saints Centre on Friars Walk...
31/05/2026

Are you looking for a venue for your class, community group, society? Two of our venues All Saints Centre on Friars Walk and Malling Community Centre have some availability.

Check out the attached posters and get in touch with our friendly venue team using the contact details.

Address

Lewes Town Hall, Lewes High Street
Lewes
BN72QS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+441273471469

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