Huw Oxburgh

England

Local Democracy Reporter at The Argus

Local democracy reporter covering East Sussex councils. Surname sounds like Edinburgh not iceberg. [email protected]

Articles

Plans to convert historic naval defences into holiday homes have been partly approved by Eastbourne councillors

3 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Huw Oxburgh

Plans to convert historic naval defences into holiday homes have been partly approved by Eastbourne councillors. On Tuesday (June 3), Eastbourne Borough Council’s planning committee approved proposals to convert Martello Tower 66— a grade II listed scheduled monument — into “short-term holiday accommodation”. The committee had also been due to decide on a second and similar application concerning Martello Tower 64. Discussion of this scheme was deferred.
Parents' safety fears after children not given school bus passes

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Huw Oxburgh

On Monday, Councillor Bob Standley, East Sussex County Council's lead member for education, considered a petition connected to pupils living in Town Littleworth Road in Barcombe. The petition, which had been signed by more than 1,000 people at time of publication, sets out how six Chailey School pupils living in the road had either lost or been turned down from receiving school bus passes, despite several of the children having previously received them.
Cash strapped council considering bid to government for financial support

4 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Huw Oxburgh

A senior county councillor is to consider bringing in a team of specialist accountants, as part of a potential bid to secure financial assistance from the government. Next Tuesday (June 10), Councillor Nick Bennett, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for resources and climate change, is due to decide whether the authority will commission the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) to undertake a Financial Assurance and Governance Review.
Councillor declines East Sussex school bus petition’s calls

4 days ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Huw Oxburgh

Calls for East Sussex County Council to rethink its position on bus passes for a group of Chailey School pupils have been declined by a senior councillor. On Monday (June 2), Cllr Bob Standley, the authority’s lead member for education, considered a petition connected to pupils living in Town Littleworth Road in Barcombe.
Education boss dismisses Chailey School bus pass plea

5 days ago | bbc.com | Huw Oxburgh

Education boss dismisses bus pass pleaHuw OxburghLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceHannah GrayGoogleOne mother said she would not feeling comfortable walking the route on her own or with her kidsA plea by a group of families to give their children bus passes to attend an East Sussex school has been dismissed. Bob Standley, lead member for education at East Sussex County Council, made his decision after considering a petition backing passes for the Chailey School pupils.
Holiday park submits fresh plans for fishing in reservoir

5 days ago | theargus.co.uk | Huw Oxburgh

In an application validated by Hastings Borough Council earlier this month, Shearbarn Holiday Park is seeking planning permission for the “continued use” of Ecclesbourne Reservoir for fishing. The holiday park had previously secured permission for fishing on the reservoir in 2016, although the council says this consent was not “lawfully implemented” so has since lapsed. In light of this lapse, the holiday park sought to re-secure planning permission for the use last year.
Decision due on controversial 5G mast row in historic town

1 week ago | theargus.co.uk | Huw Oxburgh

At a meeting, due to be held on June 11, Lewes District Council’s planning committee is set to consider an application which seeks retrospective approval for an 18-metre tall monopole mast in Nevill Road. The mast is already built, but has been at the centre of a planning dispute over the past few years.
Developer wants to build nearly 100 homes on green fields

1 week ago | theargus.co.uk | Huw Oxburgh

In an application to Rother District Council, Gladman Developments Limited is seeking outline planning permission to build up to 98 homes on greenfield land to the east of Watermill Lane in Bexhill. The land, which is described as agricultural grazing land, has previously been allocated for housing within the council’s development and site allocations local plan (DaSA). This allocation is for “some 150 dwellings”.
Hastings holiday park submits fishing plans

1 week ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Huw Oxburgh

A holiday park has submitted plans for fishing in Hastings Country Park. In an application validated by Hastings Borough Council, Shearbarn Holiday Park is seeking planning permission for the “continued use” of Ecclesbourne Reservoir for fishing. The holiday park had previously secured permission for fishing on the reservoir in 2016, although the council says this consent has lapsed. The holiday park sought to re-secure planning permission for the use last year.
Controversial Lewes 5G mast to go back in front of councillors

1 week ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Huw Oxburgh

Controversial proposals related to a 5G mast in Lewes are set to go back in front of councillors. At a meeting, due to be held on June 11, Lewes District Council’s planning committee is set to consider an application which seeks retrospective approval for a 18-metre tall monopole mast in Nevill Road. The mast is already built, but has been at the centre of a planning dispute over the past few years.