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Eastbourne Reporter

Eastbourne Reporter

Hope for the survival of elegant elm trees

Hope for the survival of elegant elm trees

It is estimated there are fewer than 1,000 mature English elms left after millions were wiped out by Dutch Elm Disease. Many are in East Sussex where there is a concerted effort to save the trees left and to find disease-resistant varieties

What might replace Eastbourne Borough Council?

What might replace Eastbourne Borough Council?

We take an in-depth look at what type of authority could take over when the borough council disappears - have your say on initial proposals by 8 December

REVIEW: Midsomer Murders - The Killings at Badgers Drift

REVIEW: Midsomer Murders - The Killings at Badgers Drift

By Gary Murray, volunteer reviewer Many people will be familiar with Midsomer Murders. Based on the books by Caroline Graham, it has run on ITV since 1997 starring John Nettles as Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby then latterly Neil Dudgeon as his cousin DCI John Barnaby. Set in the fictional

Concerns over litter and lighting prompt town funding rethink

Concerns over litter and lighting prompt town funding rethink

Worries about overflowing bins and poor lighting have been a theme of meetings over the last few weeks to decide how to spend the first phase of the town fund, worth up to £20 million over ten years. We join one meeting to hear what people are saying

Southern Water faces fury over smells, sewage and plastic bead pollution

Southern Water faces fury over smells, sewage and plastic bead pollution

Dozens attend Southern Water drop-in event demanding answers to odour and releases of sewage and plastic beads from its Eastbourne wastewater treatment works.

Debt, democracy and identity debated in councils shake-up

Debt, democracy and identity debated in councils shake-up

The way Eastbourne residents are represented is about to change. Eastbourne Borough Council will be abolished, new councils will be set up and there will be a mayor covering the whole of Sussex. How will these reforms affect the people of Eastbourne?

What will having a Sussex mayor mean?

What will having a Sussex mayor mean?

The way Eastbourne residents are represented is about to change. Over the next few years, Eastbourne Borough Council will be abolished, new councils will be set up and there will be a mayor covering the whole of Sussex with £38 million a year to spend. How will these reforms affect