What We Do and What We Cover

The current population is approximately 15,700 living in East, West and North of a central point, which is the Meridian Centre. Peacehaven is a growing town located between Newhaven (with a ferry link to Europe) to the East and the City of Brighton & Hove to the West.

There are three tiers of local government in East Sussex
East Sussex County Council
District, and borough councils, such as Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council
Town and parish councils (e.g. Peacehaven Town Council)

Peacehaven Town Council is responsible for:

• Maintenance for allotments, bus shelters, the Peacehaven & Telscombe War Memorial, several local parks, green spaces, sports and recreational facilities
• The provision of grants for local projects and organisations, and halls for social clubs and meetings
• Hosting local events for the benefit of the Community
• Peacehaven’s lowest tier of government is the Peacehaven Town Council who have a statutory right to be consulted on local planning, highways and other amenities

Core Values
Increasing pressures on finances mean that it is more important than evert that Peacehaven Town Council focuses on the things that matter most to Peacehaven, the following priorities ensure that we gain the most use of our resources.

• Empowering and supporting the community
  Supporting a resilient, inclusive, and healthy community, tackling inequalities, and promoting the safety of the community.
• Growing the economy sustainably
  Working with others to support sustainable growth and a strong community, ensuring Peacehaven is a great place to invest in, live, work and visit, and that Peacehaven Town Council is committed to being a responsible employer.
• Helping children and young people
  Supporting and inspiring children and young people to raise their aspirations and reach their full potential.
• Improve the quality of life for residents and visitors to Peacehaven
  Endeavour to address the needs of residents within the resources and powers available to Peacehaven Town Council.
• Supporting residents in need
  Supporting in times of need and improve quality of life.
• Valuing the environment
  Promote sustainability and nature recovery, improve our infrastructure, safeguard our heritage and biodiversity.

[email protected] or call 01273 585493

East Sussex Council

County Hall
St Anne’s Crescent
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1UE

Tel: 0345 60 80 190 or visit East Sussex County Council 

East Sussex County Council is responsible for services across the whole of East Sussex, these services include:

Children’s Services
Education
Footpaths
Grass Cutting/Verges
Highways, including road conditions and street lighting (Tel: 0345 60 80 193)
Parking Enforcement
Libraries
Social Services
Trading Standards
Trees & Hedges

Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils

Tel: 01273 471600 or [email protected]

Lewes and Eastbourne cover smaller areas within East Sussex County Council. They are responsible for services that include:

Abandoned Vehicles
Anti-social behaviour, noise, and nuisance
Business rates and Business grants
Carparks
Council Tax
Deceased Animals
Dog Fouling
Elections & Electoral Register
Environmental Health
Fly Tipping
Food – business registration and safety
Flooding
Housing, including housing benefit
Licensing, including taxis, alcohol, tattoo, street party etc.
Litter
Pest Control
Pollution
Recreation Grounds (some)
Planning & Building Control
Refuse Collection
Stray Animals
Toilets
Waste & Recycling including food waste, garden waste and bulky item collection