Local Council Services - office staff

Local Council run services within Seaford are provided by three tiers of Local Government – the County Council (East Sussex), the District Council (Lewes) and the Town Council. While working closely together for the town, each authority has its own areas of responsibility and service delivery. Set out below is an overview of which authority provides each service.

See below for each council’s responsibilities or click on the following to view our A – Z Guide or download a copy here A – Z Council Guide A5

An infographic illustrating how local government responsibilities are shared across three tiers in Seaford. The innermost circle represents Seaford Town Council, described as the closest tier of government to residents and responsible for local services and community voice, including parks and open spaces, Seaford Promenade, Seaford Head Estate, Seaford Head Golf Course, beach huts, community grants, local engagement and representation, community events, and Seaford Cemetery. The middle circle represents Lewes District Council, providing district-wide services such as council tax administration, elections, bin collections and recycling, housing, coastal management at Seaford Beach, planning and development, environmental health, and car parks. The outer circle represents East Sussex County Council, providing county-wide services including adult and children’s social care, highways and road maintenance, public health, transport planning, disabled parking permits, trading standards, community and registration services, waste disposal facilities, education, and libraries. The infographic emphasizes that all three councils work together to support Seaford residents.

East Sussex Town Council's logo

Website – www.eastsussex.gov.uk  Facebook – @EastSussexCC  Online Contact Forms –Click Here

Lewes District Council's logo

Website – www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk  Facebook – @lewesdistrictcouncil  Email: customer.services@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Seaford Town Council's logo

Facebook – @seaford.town.council  Email: admin@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Other Local Links

Parking Fines – The Lewes Parking Shop
01273 335500
parking.information@eastsussex.gov.uk

Child Benefit – HMRC
0845 302 1444
https://www.gov.uk/child-benefit

Jobseekers Allowance – Jobcentre Plus
0800 169 0190
https://find-your-nearest-jobcentre.dwp.gov.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/jobseekers-allowance

Tax Credits HMRC
0345 300 3900
https://www.gov.uk/browse/benefits/tax-credits