16th December 2020 – Seahaven FM News

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Councillors prove trees aren’t just for Christmas

On 16th December 202016th December 2020 By peterlongden

More than a dozen trees have recently been planted across Eastbourne thanks to local councillors. Meads councillors Robert Smart, Barry Taylor and Jame Lamb agreed £1,500 from the borough council’s devolved budget scheme to pay for six new trees in Chiswick Place In a joint statement, they said: “Trees have […]

Planning Application refused for project in Seaford

On 16th December 202016th December 2020 By peterlongden

An application to build a new block of flats on the vacant land junction of Stene Road and St John’s Road in Seaford has been refused at a meeting held by Seaford Town Council. An excerpt from the minutes state:- LW/19/0656 – 6 Steyne Road – Redevelopment of the site […]

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