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Once a Splash of Pride, Now a Dry Drain of Opportunity
The silent fountains beside the De La Warr Pavilion tell a story of poor planning, rising costs and years of inaction. How Bexhill lost a…
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‘Youth Guarantee’ Leaves Sussex’s Young People Out in the Cold – Are Labour Playing Politics?
Sussex’s young people are being left out of the government’s Youth Guarantee scheme, missing out on vital training and work opportunities.
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Labour’s Road Mileage Stealth Tax: The Thin End of the Wedge for Rother’s Drivers with EV or Hybrid Vehicles
For years, motorists were encouraged to switch to electric vehicles. They were told it was the responsible choice, the future proof option, and the right…
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When a Council Stops Listening: Why Rother District Council’s Management and Culture Demand Scrutiny
Rother District Council is under growing scrutiny over service delays, staffing shortages and concerns about management culture. Problems in planning, enforcement, food inspections and FOI…
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East Sussex County Council Faces £55.8m Deficit for 2026/27
East Sussex residents finally had their say on 7th May after Reform UK successfully challenged attempts to delay the elections. The vote came as East…
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What Might Have Happened if Elections in 2025 Had Gone Ahead in East Sussex?
If East Sussex had gone to the polls in May 2025, the political map of the county would likely look very different today. Polling forecasts,…
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How the Liberal Democrats Became the Unexpected Culprits Behind East Sussex’s Election Postponement
East Sussex’s delayed 2025 elections triggered protests and claims that democracy had been denied. Yet the outcome hinged on a knife-edge vote where absent Liberal…
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Bexhill Town Council Faces Questions Over Public Spending on Lavish Devolution Event
Through our Local Accountability Series, Reform UK Bexhill & Battle is shining a light on how public money is being used – and sometimes wasted…
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£000’s wasted by District Council on Blackfriars Housing Development
Rother District Council’s £21 million Blackfriars housing scheme in Battle has drawn scrutiny over soaring costs, contract changes, and funding gaps. The 200 homes were…