As you will know, the Chamber has been working towards a better solution for Lewes Bus Station, ever since we first alerted everyone to the then imminent closure in 2021.
We have just heard from Cllr. Wendy Maples, with this update: “The Generator Group has decided to sell the Bus Station site. As the site is registered as an Asset of Community Value, community groups have six weeks from date of notification (from Oakley’s – the agent – to Lewes District Council) to declare an interest in the site. Once declared, the community has six months in which to raise funds.
I have spoken with a few individuals who are keen to ensure the community does declare an interest, and with LDC about the possibility of the site being brought into use in a way that better serves Lewes Town. The very short of it is: LDC is interested in getting more social housing built AND saving the bus station. However, there are lots of possible permutations to an outcome, and it is important not to raise hopes, of course.
That said, it’s essential that the energy the Town has invested in trying to save the bus station isn’t lost and that IF there is a WAY of getting something that better meets the Town’s needs, we keep up the WILL to do so.”
The Chamber will continue to work with all interested parties for a successful solution.