Sussex councils raise water and flooding concerns amid development plans

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 17:43 · Archive

Lewes councillors are demanding answers about water supplies for proposed new homes amid drought concerns.

Lewes District Green Party councillors are demanding answers over water supplies for thousands of proposed new homes in Sussex, citing concerns about water security at a time of severe drought.

Separately, two Sussex councils have entered into an agreement with Southern Water aimed at helping tackle flooding and storm overflow challenges. The agreement includes plans to create greener roads and improve drainage infrastructure.

How it is being reported

• Two Sussex councils sign agreements to help tackle challenges of flooding and storm overflowsTwo councils in Sussex have entered into an agreement with Southern Water to help create greener roads, improve drainage and importantly work together on reducing storm overflows.Chichester Observer · 26 Oct, 17:32
• Lewes councillors demand answers about water supplies for proposed Sussex homes after severe drought declaredLewes District Green Party councillors say they are demanding answers over thousands of proposed new homes in Sussex amid concerns about water security.Sussex Express · 26 Oct, 15:16

In this story: Lewes District · Sussex · Southern Water · Lewes District Green Party

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