One District, One Council. Lewes District Council covers a population of around 95,000 people. The district is within East Sussex, running along the south coast of England from Saltdean to Seaford, heading north through Lewes to Newick and Wivelsfield. General information We provide a range of services including Planning, Housing, Waste & Recycling, Environmental Health, Tourism & Leisure, Community Facilities and Business support.