The bishops suffragan of Lewes were area bishops since the Chichester area scheme was erected in 1984 until 2013. The suffragan bishop has oversight of the archdeaconries of Hastings & Brighton and Lewes.
From 1984 to 2013, the auxiliary bishops of Lewes had jurisdiction over the region. Now, the suffragan bishop has responsibility for overseeing the dioceses of Hastings & Brighton and Lewes.