1. We will continue to work closely with great local community organisations: The East Sussex Credit Union as they develop their engagement with local businesses, implement the upgrade to their financial systems and continue with… Read More

1. Significant appeal for the Lewes Pound among residents, business owners, and visitors who responded: Between 69% and 75% agreed (slightly or strongly) the Lewes Pound is a good idea to support local businesses and… Read More

2015 saw steady circulation of the notes in the local economy and a continuing high level of support for the concept of a local currency. It was also an important year for the Lewes Pound… Read More

A monthly subscription is an easy way to collect your Lewes Pounds. Once you have set up your standing order your money will be waiting for you at the issuing point of your choice, to… Read More

On 30th November 2015 the Mayor of Lewes, Susan Murray, held a reception at the town hall to celebrate the success of the Lewes Pound so far and to update stakeholders on progress with a… Read More

What Residents, Businesses and Visitors Had to Say: 1. We found significant appeal for the Lewes Pound, surveying a total of 110 residents, business owners, and visitors. a. Between 69% and 75% agreed (slightly or… Read More

Have your say, please help shape the design and roll-out of a POTENTIAL ELECTRONIC LEWES POUND PLATFORM—for the benefit of all of us in and around Lewes. This specific survey is aimed at people who… Read More

Launched in 2008 the Lewes Pound supports local independent businesses, encourages local producers and attracts visitors to Lewes from all over the world. Its striking series of paper notes and their iconic designs have contributed… Read More

7.30pm Wednesday 15th October, Rights of Man Pub, Lewes Following our very enjoyable workshop facilitated by NEF we now need to draw out the lessons from the event and look at how we can carry… Read More

Do you still have copies of the previous issue of the Lewes Pound in your purse or wallet? They might be the special issue celebrating the Mumford and Sons event or they might be our… Read More