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Martello Tower conversion approved

Martello Tower conversion approved

By Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter Plans to convert historic naval defences into holiday homes have been partly approved by Eastbourne councillors. Eastbourne Borough Council’s planning committee approved proposals to convert Martello Tower 66, a Grade-II listed scheduled monument, into holiday accommodation. The applicant has spent more than

New Eastbourne parking restrictions agreed

New Eastbourne parking restrictions agreed

By Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter New parking restrictions are to come into force in Eastbourne despite objections from residents. Among the measures are new double yellow lines, more blue badge parking and more spaces to allow motorbike delivery riders to park safely. The updates are part of East

Families win further scrutiny of controversial plan to close day centre

Families win further scrutiny of controversial plan to close day centre

Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter Service Rebecca Maer, Eastbourne Reporter Major adult social care cuts are to be debated further after councillors agreed to call in decisions taken by county council leaders last month. On Monday (March 17), East Sussex County Council’s People Scrutiny Committee considered two call-in

Councillors delay decision on Exceat Bridge scheme

Councillors delay decision on Exceat Bridge scheme

By Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter Plans to replace Exceat Bridge remain uncertain, after county council leaders deferred a decision on whether to scale back the scheme in the face of rising costs. East Sussex County Council’s cabinet had been due to decide today (March 4) whether to

Booking system for tip approved despite huge opposition

Booking system for tip approved despite huge opposition

By Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter Proposals to introduce a booking system at East Sussex rubbish tips have been approved by a senior county councillor. The proposals were agreed by Cllr Claire Dowling, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for transport and environment, on Monday (February 24). The

Councillors approve shared house with eight bedrooms

Councillors approve shared house with eight bedrooms

By Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter Eastbourne councillors have approved plans for shared housing in Meads. On Tuesday (December 10), the borough council’s planning committee approved proposals to create an eight-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Meads Street. While the scheme had been recommended for approval, neighbours

Decision due on shared housing in Meads conservation area

Decision due on shared housing in Meads conservation area

By Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter Proposals for shared housing in Meads are to go before councillors next week. Eastbourne Borough Council’s planning committee is due to consider plans (Tuesday, December 10) to officially create an eight-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Meads Street. The scheme has