Newhaven gets £5 million fund to boost high street
Newhaven town centre was successful in a bid to the Government and secured new funds. It comes amid an uncertain future for small high streets across Sussex during the coronavirus pandemic. Major retailers remain closed due to the third lockdown in less than a year. But Lewes District Council, which oversees Newhaven, has been given more than £5 million to kick start the recovery effort. It is part of government funds to renew the country’s high streets. Council leader James MacCleary, who himself represents a ward in Newhaven, said the money will “create momentum” to conti...