Piddinghoe Lake closed

The Commodore of Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club has made the following announcement: ‘Unfortunately, following the extremely dry weather and sudden downpour the health of Piddinghoe Lake is at an all-time low, lots of the fish are dying, the Environment Agency is pumping air into the water and there is a strong smell of sewage…

Water quality at Piddinghoe pond

The Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club have advised that water quality at the Piddinghoe lake is deteriorating as a result of the heatwave. Samples of water taken from the pond have now given a weak, but positive result for the presence of blue-green algae toxins in the water. They are therefore advising people to exercise caution. This…

To cut or not to cut?!

Piddinghoe Parish Council Update, 23 June 2022 Hello, I’d like to draw your attention to two important matters arising from last week’s meeting of the parish council: To cut or not to cut – Let us have your views! In order to support biodiversity and bee habitats the council has agreed to underwrite matchfunding of…

New Chair of the Parish Council

Parish Council Update, 26 May 2022 Hello, It seems I am the new Chair of the Parish Council following yesterday’s Annual General Meeting. So in the spirit of continuing good communications with parishioners, I thought I should report back immediately both on the AGM and the annual Parish Assembly. Your new parish council With the…

CIRCULAR 16 – January 2022

New Egrets Way Route  –  This is an update on the previous circular The restricted Byway order for the track, is due to be finalised on the 28th of January, and Egrets Way (EW) have indicated their intention to abandon the agreed route round the pond and under the Church and to route down the…