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By Paul Bromley Lord Lucas originally thought he would be a member of the Lords for only a short period because of impending reform – but that was more than 30 years ago. Now the clock is ticking on the parliamentary careers of all remaining hereditary peers as fundamental changes draw

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

By Rebecca Maer A property developer is planning to build 55 luxury apartments on the site of the burnt-down Claremont Hotel opposite Eastbourne pier in a £20 million project. No planning application has yet been submitted but an outline of the scheme is on Oasis Developers’ website. It states that

Rebecca Maer, Eastbourne Reporter Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter A centre for people with learning disabilities in Eastbourne is to be closed to save money to the dismay of families. East Sussex County Council’s ruling Conservative cabinet has today controversially decided to close Linden Court on the Birch

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

Residents of Eastbourne are being asked for their views on the Government’s plans to reorganise local government. People can agree or disagree with the proposal to set up a Sussex-wide Mayor and a single authority. The consultation runs until 13 April. Paul Bromley takes an in-depth look at the