Flood defences underway Environment Agency contractors JacksonHyder started construction on the Newhaven Flood Alleviation Scheme in January 2017 and are now nearing the end of the first phases of work.
Fighting fly tipping Our mini-recycling centres are provided for residents to recycle items named on the signage, but there is a significant problem with people regularly abusing the sites by illegally dumping waste. We have identified offenders from address labels and abandoned documents and sent a written warning. Repeat offenders will face a fixed penalty notice or prosecution. Our new powers for fly tipping mean that anyone caught illegally dumping waste could receive an on the spot fine of between £150 and £400. Thanks to our positive actions, the number of fly tips in the district has reduced from over 600 reports in 2008 to 152 between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2016.
The embankment north of Cantells Boatyard is almost finished and we will open the footpath and clear the site. Huggett’s Green and Riverside Park will be restored with new seeding and tree planting. The footpath by the Ark pub and access points to the fishermen’s jetties are now being reinstated and the flood wall adjacent to Denton Island is being completed. Over the next couple of months the existing sites on the west bank will be cleared and work on the east bank will begin. Construction is disruptive and we thank you for your continued cooperation. For details go to www.gov.uk search ‘Newhaven’, or call 03708 506506.
If you have household waste which cannot be disposed of in your normal waste collection you can:
Check if your local household waste and recycling site takes the waste and take it yourself. This service is free of charge.
Use a commercial waste collection service. You may be charged and you have a duty of care to check if they are a registered carrier. If they are not authorised to take your waste and it is illegally disposed of you could be prosecuted and fined. You can check whether a carrier is registered on the Environment Agency website or call 03708 506506. Use our paid-for bulky waste collection service. Visit www.lewes.gov.uk/waste/771.asp for more information.