Two major Hailsham housing schemes given thumbs up Outline proposals for two major developments totalling 620 homes near Hailsham have been approved by Wealden planners. Politics
East Sussex report ‘reads like an obituary for local government’ East Sussex councillors have repeated calls for long-term funding after discussing a report which warns that the authority faces a £34.4m budget gap over the next three years. Politics
More homes at Hailsham development agreed Proposals to amend a major housing development near Hailsham have been given the go ahead by Wealden Planners Politics
‘Still a long way to go’ for Southern rail services despite significant improvements Southern rail services have improved but ‘there’s a long way to go’, according to a group of MPs. Politics
Wealden council leaders back declaring climate emergency Wealden council leaders have given their backing to calls for the council to declare a climate emergency. Politics
Campaigners call for halt to Seaford health hub plans Campaigners have called on Lewes District Council to rethink proposals to build a new health hub in Seaford. Health
Lewes council declares climate emergency and aims to become carbon neutral Lewes District Council has laid out plans to reach carbon neutrality after becoming the latest council to declare a climate emergency. Politics
Revised plans for Seaford development at former Newlands School site Revised plans for a major development at a former Seaford school site have been submitted. Politics
Cross-party alliance takes control of Lewes District Council from Tories A cross-party alliance has taken control of Lewes District Council after voting out its Conservative-led cabinet. Politics
Decision due on changes to major Hailsham development Amended proposals for a major housing development near Hailsham are to go before Wealden planners next week. Politics
Decision due on combined 620 new Hailsham homes Two schemes for a combined 620 new Hailsham homes are set to be discussed by district councillors next week. Politics
Thumbs up for ‘exceptional’ design of footbridge at Newhaven’s Tide Mills A new footbridge at Newhaven’s Tide Mills over the railway line has been unanimously approved by the South Downs National Park Authority this week. Politics
Plans to go on show for Newhaven Marina development Residents are being invited to view plans to redevelop Newhaven Marina this week. Politics
Lewes MP welcomes proposal to extend mobile coverage to hard-to-reach areas A proposal to extend mobile coverage to hard-to-reach areas has been welcomed by MP Maria Caulfield. People
Plans for volunteer-run Polegate library Polegate’s library is set to reopen and be run by volunteers if plans are signed off next week. Politics
Call for urgent funding support as East Sussex council services face further cuts Increased funding from Government is needed to protect vital council services, a report has warned. Politics
Decision due on new rail footbridge at Newhaven’s Tide Mills A decision on a new footbridge at Newhaven’s Tide Mills over the railway line is set to be made next week. Politics
Council action to combat climate change in Lewes Lewes council leaders have given the go ahead for a wide range of measures intended to reduce the authority’s impact on climate change. News
Newhaven employment site planned at East Quay reduced in size Residents are to be asked for their views on the next step of the Lewes local plan including revisions to key policies. Politics
