Eastbourne council is plunging further into debt according to figures released last week, despite a recently published report suggesting an improving financial position by the Lib Dem-run authority.
The planning process used to approve plans for a huge supermarket in Sovereign Harbour has this week been referred to the Secretary of State in a bid to have the decision appealed in the interests of residents.
The Environment Secretary has met with Eastbourne MP Caroline Ansell, the Environment Agency and Southern Water at the utility’s local treatment works.