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.
The auxiliary bishops of Lewes held jurisdiction over the region since the Chichester area plan was implemented in 1984 until 2013. The suffragan bishop is responsible for overseeing the archdeaconries of Hastings & Brighton and Lewes.