Coronavirus: The Latest Developments In Sussex (Tuesday, 23)

Here’s all the coronavirus related news that’s gone on in Sussex over the last 24 hours.

As of Tuesday, (June 23) at 6am, the following figures are the known number of Covid-19 cases in each district:

East Sussex- 775

West Sussex - 1,368

Brighton and Hove - 487

Sussex - 2,630

Councillors in Hastings have been trying to contact many businesses in 1066 Country that haven’t yet received grants to assist with expenses caused by the coronavirus lockdown.

That’s according to local authority officials who said, last week (15 June) that over £19m has already been paid to a total of 1,651 traders working in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors.

According to the council’s own estimates, at the time it believed some £3.5m remained to be paid out to eligible businesses, read more here.

West Sussex County Council assists residents through lockdown

As Boris Johnson is expected to announce a relaxing of lockdown measures and the reopening of cinemas, pubs and restaurants on 4 July, West Sussex County Council continues to support the most vulnerable residents.

Our Community Hub has been assisting vulnerable residents through lockdown with the support of our staff, district & borough councils & a number of local businesses and organisations - @K2Crawley @vitacress @AldiUK @Goodwood_Estate @FontwellPark.https://t.co/Yv7rKNGpap pic.twitter.com/X1Pys3joZH

— West Sussex County Council (@WSCCNews) June 22, 2020

Performing and backstage roles in Sussex’s world-famous opera house could be at least partially restored as Glyndebourne announces a series of open-air performances in its landscaped grounds.

Management at the historic house near Lewes, converted to be a first-class theatre for the staging of opera, released the news yesterday (Monday), as previously reported.

They’ve described the forthcoming outdoor programme as their “first-ever full summer season of open-air concerts and operas during July and August.”

West Sussex scam warning

Residents in West Sussex are being reminded to stay vigilant after a number of coronavirus-related scams have been reported.

There are a lot of coronavirus related scams out there, here are
a few things to look out for. Share these messages with those you care about to help them become #ScamAware @WSCCTS @AgainstScams pic.twitter.com/cQIOh2fURx

— Citizens Advice in West Sussex (North South East) (@CAWestSussex) June 22, 2020