The latest progress bulletin on the Safer C7 Project is available here. The update outlines the first measures to be implemented and announces two community presentation events to which all are welcome: Monday 17 November 7.30pm at the Stanley Turner Sports Ground clubhouse, Kingston BN7 3NB (off Kingston Road opposite Cranedown). Thursday 20 November 7.30pm…
The minutes of the Parish Meeting called by electors on 23 September 2025 can be accessed here. The meeting raised concerns about the safety of the C7 road and current proposals for Phase 7 of the Egrets Way (EW7) between Piddinghoe and Chapel Barn. Notes from a subsequent discussion session held on 31 October at…
Bonfire guardian needed! The Hoe Bonfire has been used by villagers for many years and various people have taken on the responsibility of managing and lighting it, most recently Hugh Spence. Hugh has decided it’s time for him to stand down from the role therefore we are looking for someone else to take this on.…
The parish council has issued an information sheet answering ‘frequently asked questions’ (FAQs) about the project launched in autumn last year to build a shared path alongside the C7 between the northern village junction and Chapel Barn. Backed by the council in March 2023, the project would improve safety on the C7 north from Piddinghoe…
Two separate consultations on local government reorganisation were launched recently by Brighton & Hove City Council and by Lewes District Council with a deadline of 25 August 2025. Piddinghoe parish councillors have agreed to submit the following response to both consultations, to be formally endorsed at the next full meeting of the parish council. Piddinghoe…
The Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club has issued an alert about another outbreak of blue green algae at Piddinghoe Pond. Parishioners will recognise this as a recurring problem during long spells of hot dry weather. The NSSC advises the following precautions: Avoid going into the water – sailing should be okay but windsurfing and winging…
Alongside the creation next year of a new Mayoral Combined Authority for the whole of Sussex, the Government plans to rationalise the tiers of local government below it. This means creating just three or four unitary councils across Sussex. Brighton & Hove City Council is already unitary, but in both East and West Sussex the…
Piddinghoe’s comprehensively renovated village hall was formally opened on Saturday 19 July 2025. The ribbon was cut by John Paddy and Isla and Esme Horne, representing the young and the old from our community. Sarah Woolger, Chair of Piddinghoe Village Hall Committee said: “For a small village with 250 residents, raising £185,000 was…
Please join Piddinghoe’s litter-picking team for THE ANNUAL C7 SPRING CLEAN! Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 Feb. Meet at 10 am opposite Byways at the south end of the village. Residents from all the villages along the C7 Lewes-Newhaven Road will be taking part in this mass litter pick. Extra pairs of hands will enable…
The Safer C7 Project team writes: The recent serious accident near Southease has highlighted yet again the need for safety improvements on the C7. The Safer C7 Project raised the funds needed to commission Philip Jones Associates (PJA) to produce a detailed and costed design plan to reduce speed and improve safety on the C7.…