Lewes
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Lewes district stretches from the Sussex coast into the South Downs, with the historic market town of Lewes at its heart, dominated by a Norman castle and traditional high street. The district includes coastal towns such as Seaford, with its chalk cliffs and beaches, and Newhaven, with its harbour and maritime links. The River Ouse flows through Lewes, winding through meadows and valleys of the Downs. Villages and countryside are dotted across the rolling hills, with heritage sites, churches, and walking routes enhancing its scenic appeal.
The local authority for this district is: Lewes District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since East Sussex is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: East Sussex County Council.
Constituencies in Lewes
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Wards in Lewes
Lewes is divided into 21 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey
- Ditchling & Westmeston
- East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs
- Kingston
- Lewes Bridge
- Lewes Castle
- Lewes Priory
- Newhaven North
- Newhaven South
- Newick
- Ouse Valley & Ringmer
- Peacehaven East
- Peacehaven North
- Peacehaven West
- Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John
- Seaford Central
- Seaford East
- Seaford North
- Seaford South
- Seaford West
- Wivelsfield