Lewes

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Community Transport for the Lewes Area (CTLA)

Tel: 01273 517332
Contact: Mr G Davies
Address: CTLA
Hillcrest Community Centre
Hillcrest Road
NEWHAVEN BN9 9EA
Eligibility: Individuals who have difficulty in accessing public transport
Bona fide groups for social, welfare or educational purposes
Vehicles: 3 x 15-seat fully accessible minibuses
1 x 8-seat fully accessible vehicle
1 x 4-seat fully accessible vehicle
Regions: Journeys must start within the Lewes area
Destinations of client's choice
Charges: Individual based on £10.00 per hour
Groups based on £15.00 per hour
Minimum charge of £60.00
Notes: All drivers are remunerated at £5.20 per hour and are expected to
undergo MiDAS training within twelve months
Volunteer drivers welcome


Lewes Dial-a-Ride (ECCT)

Tel: 01323 412448
Contact: Mr D Woolgar
Address: Eastbourne & County Community Transport (ECCT)
8 Saffrons Road
EASTBOURNE BN21 1DG
Eligibility: Anyone who has difficulty using public transport
Vehicles: 1 x 16-seat fully accessible minibus
Regions: Lewes, Ringmer, Barcombe, Plumpton, Newick, etc.
Charges: Up to £2.00 return
Notes: Monday to Friday, 10.30-14.00 hours
Countycards accepted
Volunteer drivers welcome


Lewes Volunteer Bureau - Help Service

Tel: 01273 475845
Contact: Rosey Eggar
Address: 5 Lansdown Place
LEWES BN7 2JT
Eligibility: Elderly and/or disabled people on a low income in the Lewes area
Vehicles: Volunteer's own cars
Regions: Lewes district, north of the A27 primarily
Charges: 30p per mile from volunteer's starting point
Notes: More volunteer drivers needed


Lions Club - Newhaven, Peacehaven, Seaford

Tel: 01273 586673
Contact: Mr K Davey
Address: 23 Gorham Way
TELSCOMBE CLIFFS BN10 7BA
Eligibility: Youth groups/teams
Older people with mobility problems
Vehicles: 1 x 11-seat minibus with hydraulic platform lift
1 x 10-seat minibus with ramps
Regions: For organisations within Newhaven, Peacehaven, Seaford
Charges: Fuel use + voluntary donations
Notes: Vehicles are generally self-drive. Sometimes the Lions are available to drive on request.

To book the PEACEHAVEN us:
Tel: Keith Davey 01273 586673.

To book the SEAFORD bus:
Tel: Tansleys (Printers) 01323 891019


Peacehaven Taxi Rider (ECCT)

Tel: 01323 412448
Contact: Mr D Woolgar
Address: Eastbourne & County Community Transport (ECCT)
8 Saffrons Road
EASTBOURNE BN21 1DG
Eligibility: Anyone who has difficulty using public transport
Group hire for not-for-profit community organisations

Vehicles: 1 x 12-seat fully accessible minibus
Regions: Peacehaven, Saltdean
(and on Saturdays only: Newhaven and Brighton Marina)
Charges: £2.00-£4.00 return
Group charges as per quote
Notes: Monday to Saturday, 08.00-18.00 hours
Door-to-door service
Countycards accepted
Volunteer drivers welcome


Peacehaven & Telscombe Help Service

Tel: 01273 586685
Contact: Mrs W Bannatyne
Address: Room 2, Meridian Centre
PEACEHAVEN BN10 8BB
Eligibility: Vulnerable adults
Vehicles: 1 x MPV
Help service - own estate car
Volunteers - own vehicles
Regions: East Sussex: Telscombe Cliffs/Peacehaven - 10 mile radius
Charges: None
Notes: Volunteer drivers when available
Volunteer drivers welcome


Ringmer Community College

Tel: 01273 812220
Contact: Reception Manager
Address: Lewes Road
RINGMER BN8 5RB
Eligibility: Any groups from registered charity
Vehicles: 1 x 16-seat minibus (no passenger lift)
1 x 16-seat fully accessible minibus

Regions: Any
Charges: Currently 50p +VAT per km (including fuel) for short journeys. or currently £40.00 per day +VAT (non-inclusive of fuel)
Minimum charge £15.00 per hire

Notes: The driver must have passed the ESCC driving test for insurance purposes


Seaford Volunteer Association

Tel: 01323 492800
Contact: Mrs M Crutch
Address: St James Clubhouse for the Disabled
Blatchington Road
SEAFORD BN25 2AB
Eligibility: Older people and disabled adults who are club members
Vehicles: 1 x minibus (4 wheelchairs & 8 walk-ons)
Regions: Seaford and Newhaven
Charges: No set charges
Notes: Volunteer drivers welcome

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