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Splash Point Closure

On 11th February 202011th February 2020 By peterlongden

It is with regret that Seaford Town Council announce Splash Point at Seaford will be shut off from the public for the foreseeable future. This is due to damage to the walkway caused by recent storms. Seaford Town Council will be working alongside Lewes District Council and the Environment Agency […]

Cabinet Councillors Agree Sea Wall Repairs

On 5th October 20175th October 2017 By admin

Cabinet Councillors at Lewes District Council today agreed to allocate £80,000 to urgent sea wall repairs in Peacehaven. The 70m long concrete structure is one of 19 groynes protecting the cliffs from erosion and many hundreds of homes and other key assets. However, ‘groyne 19’ is particularly exposed to large […]

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