AmenitY PROTECTION
Campaign to Protect Rural England: a national charity formed in 1926, working to protect and enhance the countryside on behalf of present and future generations, and for the more sustainable use of land and other resources in town and country.
Civic Voice: this has replaced the Civic Trust as the national charity for the civic movement in England.
Federation of Sussex Amenity Societies: an umbrella organisation giving active support and coordinating the work of member societies in conservation and environmental matters throughout East and West Sussex. Meetings are held on a County and District basis to discuss problems and subjects of mutual interest.
Lewes Footpaths Group: a walking group that arranges a regular programme of walks, social events and holidays for members. It also produces books of walks in the local area.
South Downs Society (formerly the Society of Sussex Downsmen): recognised as the National Park Society for the South Downs and is the critical friend of the National Park Authority. It monitors their proposals, criticises where necessary and suggests initiatives which would conserve any part of the National Park.
Planning and Development
Lewes Conservation Area Advisory Group: comments on planning applications in the conservation areas and considers other aspects affecting the public realm. The Society is represented on this group.
Lewes District Council: responsible for public parks and other amenities in Lewes, amongst other things.
Lewes Town Council: the local ‘parish’ council for the town: amongst other things, it manages the Town Hall complex and All Saints Centre.
South Downs National Park Authority: the lead organisation responsible for promoting the purposes of the National Park, in partnership with other Local Authorities and organisations. It is the Planning and Access Authority for the National Park, but has delegated most development and management responsibilities in Lewes to Lewes District Council.
Lewes HistorY
Lewes Archaeological Group: brings together those interested in archaeology and history in the town of Lewes and the surrounding area.
Lewes History Group: aims to encourage an active interest in the history of the town.
Lewes Priory Trust: preserves and develops Lewes Priory as a historical and educational resource on behalf of Lewes Town Council.
Sussex Archaeological Society: administers historic properties and museums open to the public, and undertakes archaeological and historical research in Sussex.
