Day: 18 July 2023

Eastbourne United football club

SPOTLIGHT Artificial pitch approved for Eastbourne United 

Artificial turf has been approved for Eastbourne United football club despite opposition from residents. People living near the ground argued the scheme would bring a huge increase in pitch use and traffic as well as adversely affecting the environment.  The club has welcomed the decision as the catalyst to attract more community use to The […]

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Ocklynge Chalk Pit Eastbourne neighbours

SPOTLIGHT: Neighbour’s fears over plan for homes in old quarry 

A 93-year-old woman who has lived in her home for more than 60 years has voiced concerns over a plan to build 18 houses at the bottom of a sheer drop in Ocklynge Chalk Pit next door.  Silvia Verrall (above) moved to her house in Willingdon Road when it was built in 1961 and the […]

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