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BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Residents urged by Rother District Council to have say on housing
Residents in an area of East Sussex are being urged to air their views on the future of housing and homelessness services following an increase in Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy Consultation will help shape how Rother District Council delivers housing and homelessness services between 2025 and consultation closes at midnight on leader Doug Oliver said demand for services relating to housing, homelessness and temporary accommodation have "a significant impact on the council's budget". The strategy's key themes are reducing homelessness, increasing housing accessibility, and improving both temporary accommodation and Oliver added: "I would encourage all residents and businesses to respond to the consultation, but particularly those at risk of homelessness, or from the building industry and organisations involved in the housing sector."
BBC News
21-05-2025
- BBC News
Bexhill woman wins fight for tenancy of home where mum was killed
The daughter of a woman who was stabbed to death has won a battle to be allowed to live in the family Lambourne was killed in her home owned by Southern Housing in Bexhill, East Sussex, earlier this District Council and Southern Housing initially said her daughter, Lucie Lambourne, who had previously also lived at the property, had no legal right to claim the tenancy of her mother's home as she was not considered to be "in housing need".But after a campaign backed by friends, neighbours and councillors, the council and Southern Housing had agreed to let Ms Lambourne succeed her mother's tenancy and move into the home. 'Finally going home' "Southern Housing called me this morning to tell me - I was overwhelmed, I was crying," said Ms Lambourne."It means the world to us as a family, it's everything we've been fighting for and it's the last thing we have of my mum's."We are finally going home."Ms Lambourne previously said she and her three children had left her mother's home because it was overcrowded, but the pair had agreed to swap her Southern Housing flat with her mother's property in a mutual following her death, Southern Housing said there was nothing on record to suggest they had been considering a swap. The council and Southern Housing released a joint statement on Wednesday confirming they would now be allowing Ms Lambourne to move in."We sympathise with Lucie Lambourne and have been working hard to find a resolution to this difficult situation," they said."After taking into account the tragic and exceptional circumstances in this case, Rother District Council and Southern Housing agree it is appropriate that the home is allocated to Lucie," they said. "If Lucie accepts, her current property will be returned to Southern Housing and made available to another family on Rother District Council's housing waiting list, based on housing need, as soon as is practical." A man is due to stand trial in August charged with Ms Lambourne's murder.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- The Sun
Huge beach named ‘best in England' by Sun readers to get new £2.6m tourist centre in time for summer
A POPULAR beach named the "best in England" by Sun readers is set to get a brand new £2.6m tourist centre in time for summer. Contractors have been on site at Camber Sands beach in East Sussex since last year to ensure the new welcome centre is ready for the thousands of visitors expected to arrive in the next few months. 6 6 6 Camber Sands, near Rye, has often been described as one of the best beaches in England by visitors. The English beach is known for long ridges of dunes leading down to miles of soft golden sands As summer edges closer the extension and roof of the new centre are now expected to be complete by the end of next month, with workers busy putting the finishing touches to the centre. The aim is to ensure the new visitor attraction is watertight in the run up to the grand opening in July. Rother District Council said contractors from Baxall Construction started work on the project last August, with the centre to include more refurbished toilets. Sun reader Nora Hinds, 69, from Hounslow, has taken multiple £9.50 Holidays in Sussex over the years, most recently staying at Parkdean Resorts Camber Sands in East Sussex. She said: 'To me, the beach at Camber Sands is the best in England. It has nice sand and wonderful dunes. "When the kids were little they used to slide up and down the dunes, or we'd go for little rambles in the dunes.' Parents can also rest easy knowing there are good facilities and lifeguards in the summer months. Nora added: 'It's not too busy, as it doesn't have amusement arcades that tend to attract crowds.' Best Of British: Exploring the charms of East Sussex from quaint Rye to stunning Camber Sands There will also better first aid facilities at the new centre, a welfare facility and a kiosk for information as well as a takeaway food and drink service. A council spokesman added: "A new kiosk will offer opportunities to provide visitors with useful information, including nearby amenities and places of interest and details of local wildlife encouraging a better understanding of the unique sand dune environment, "The intention is to also provide a small, healthy, and environmentally sustainable take-away food and drink offer, utilising local suppliers. "Out of season, it is anticipated the kiosk can be made available for hire for community use, schools and by local residents, dependant on the provider." There will also be a community space opening event in the new centre after the summer season. This is expected to take place in September. The council said the proposed building has "come out of a long process of understanding what doesn't work and what is needed for the future operation at Camber Sands". The core project themes are: Maximise capacity: improvements to layouts that maximise the capacity and efficiency of all WCs. Condition & sustainability: targeted sustainability investment and rectify known building condition issues. Expand and enrich: new construction to extend and provide space for enhanced activities including commercial space. Councillor Hazel Timpe, lead member for neighbourhood services and tourism at Rother District Council, said: 'This new facility will enable coastal operations to thrive and support visitors' safety and enjoyment on the beautiful beach at Camber. "An environmentally and economically sustainable building will help the council continue to support the local community in Camber.' Lorna Ford, chief executive at Rother District Council, said: 'We are excited to have started on site. "Totally funded by grants including £1.7 million from central government, this project is a fabulous investment in new facilities for local people and businesses – and for visitors to this wonderful area.' 6 6 6 Why Camber Sands is one of the UK's best beaches By Caroline McGuire - Head of Travel, Digital Camber Sands is hardly a little-known beach, as the stretch of sand on the South East coast has long been popular with both locals and Londoners on hot summer's days. However, its considerable size - three miles in total - means that even on the hottest of afternoons, you can still find a relatively uncrowded spot if you are prepared to walk (whether you'll get a parking spot is another matter). The huge sand dunes that run its length mean you can also find a completely private spot to relax away from other beachgoers. Their majestic presence has helped the area to maintain its relatively unspoilt character too, as there has been nowhere to build a promenade with the usual arcades and cafes. In the last 20 years, the village of Camber has seen waves of regeneration, with the arrival of the fancy Gallivant Hotel and a number of luxury holiday homes built along the beachfront. But despite the closure of the Pontins holiday park, there are plenty of affordable places for families to stay too, including the Parkdean Resorts Camber Holiday Park.
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Huge beach named ‘best in England' by Sun readers to get new £2.6m tourist centre in time for summer
A POPULAR beach named the "best in England" by Sun readers is set to get a brand new £2.6m tourist centre in time for summer. Contractors have been on site at Advertisement 6 Rother District Council are embarking on a refurbishment and extension of the current toilet and staffing block at Camber Sands central car park Credit: 6 One Sun reader described Camber Sands as having 'wonderful dunes' Credit: Alamy 6 An artist's impression of the new Camber Sands welcome centre Credit: Camber Sands, near Rye, has often been described as one of the best beaches in England by visitors. The English beach is known for long ridges of dunes leading down to miles of soft golden sands As summer edges closer the extension and roof of the new centre are now expected to be complete by the end of next month, with workers busy putting the finishing touches to the centre. The aim is to ensure the new visitor attraction is watertight in the run up to the grand opening in July. Advertisement Rother District Council said contractors from Baxall Construction started work on the project last August, with the centre to include more refurbished toilets. Sun reader Nora Hinds, 69, from Hounslow, has taken multiple £9.50 Holidays in Sussex over the years, most recently staying at Parkdean Resorts Camber Sands in East Sussex. She said: 'To me, the beach at Camber Sands is the best in England. It has nice sand and wonderful dunes. "When the kids were little they used to slide up and down the dunes, or we'd go for little rambles in the dunes.' Advertisement Most read in News Travel Parents can also rest easy knowing there are good facilities and lifeguards in the summer months. Nora added: 'It's not too busy, as it doesn't have amusement arcades that tend to attract crowds.' Best Of British: Exploring the charms of East Sussex from quaint Rye to stunning Camber Sands There will also better first aid facilities at the new centre, a welfare facility and a kiosk for information as well as a takeaway food and drink service. A council spokesman added: "A new kiosk will offer opportunities to provide visitors with useful information, including nearby amenities and places of interest and details of local wildlife encouraging a better understanding of the unique sand dune environment, Advertisement "The intention is to also provide a small, healthy, and environmentally sustainable take-away food and drink offer, utilising local suppliers. "Out of season, it is anticipated the kiosk can be made available for hire for community use, schools and by local residents, dependant on the provider." There will also be a community space opening event in the new centre after the summer season. This is expected to take place in September. Advertisement The council said the proposed building has "come out of a long process of understanding what doesn't work and what is needed for the future operation at Camber Sands". The core project themes are: Maximise capacity: improvements to layouts that maximise the capacity and efficiency of all WCs. Condition & sustainability: targeted sustainability investment and rectify known building condition issues. Expand and enrich: new construction to extend and provide space for enhanced activities including commercial space. Councillor Hazel Timpe, lead member for neighbourhood services and tourism at Rother District Council, said: 'This new facility will enable coastal operations to thrive and support visitors' safety and enjoyment on the beautiful beach at Camber. "An environmentally and economically sustainable building will help the council continue to support the local community in Camber.' Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun Lorna Ford, chief executive at Rother District Council, said: 'We are excited to have started on site. "Totally funded by grants including £1.7 million from central government, this project is a fabulous investment in new facilities for local people and businesses – and for visitors to this wonderful area.' 6 The walkway from the new centre down to the beach Credit: 6 Houses overlooking Camber Sands, one of the UK's most popular beaches Advertisement 6 With its sandy beach and dunes, Camber Sands is a popular tourist attraction with all ages Credit: Alamy Why Camber Sands is one of the UK's best beaches By Caroline McGuire - Head of Travel, Digital Camber Sands is hardly a little-known beach, as the stretch of sand on the South East coast has long been popular with both locals and Londoners on hot summer's days. However, its considerable size - three miles in total - means that even on the hottest of afternoons, you can still find a relatively uncrowded spot if you are prepared to walk (whether you'll get a parking spot is another matter). The huge sand dunes that run its length mean you can also find a completely private spot to relax away from other beachgoers. Their majestic presence has helped the area to maintain its relatively unspoilt character too, as there has been nowhere to build a promenade with the usual arcades and cafes. In the last 20 years, the village of Camber has seen waves of regeneration, with the arrival of the fancy Gallivant Hotel and a number of luxury holiday homes built along the beachfront. But despite the closure of the Pontins holiday park, there are plenty of affordable places for families to stay too, including the Parkdean Resorts Camber Holiday Park.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Huge beach named ‘best in England' by Sun readers to get new £2.6m tourist centre in time for summer
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POPULAR beach named the "best in England" by Sun readers is set to get a brand new £2.6m tourist centre in time for summer. Contractors have been on site at Camber Sands beach in East Sussex since last year to ensure the new welcome centre is ready for the thousands of visitors expected to arrive in the next few months. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Rother District Council are embarking on a refurbishment and extension of the current toilet and staffing block at Camber Sands central car park Credit: 6 One Sun reader described Camber Sands as having 'wonderful dunes' Credit: Alamy 6 An artist's impression of the new Camber Sands welcome centre Credit: Camber Sands, near Rye, has often been described as one of the best beaches in England by visitors. The English beach is known for long ridges of dunes leading down to miles of soft golden sands As summer edges closer the extension and roof of the new centre are now expected to be complete by the end of next month, with workers busy putting the finishing touches to the centre. The aim is to ensure the new visitor attraction is watertight in the run up to the grand opening in July. Rother District Council said contractors from Baxall Construction started work on the project last August, with the centre to include more refurbished toilets. Sun reader Nora Hinds, 69, from Hounslow, has taken multiple £9.50 Holidays in Sussex over the years, most recently staying at Parkdean Resorts Camber Sands in East Sussex. She said: 'To me, the beach at Camber Sands is the best in England. It has nice sand and wonderful dunes. "When the kids were little they used to slide up and down the dunes, or we'd go for little rambles in the dunes.' Parents can also rest easy knowing there are good facilities and lifeguards in the summer months. Best Of British: Exploring the charms of East Sussex from quaint Rye to stunning Camber Sands Nora added: 'It's not too busy, as it doesn't have amusement arcades that tend to attract crowds.' There will also better first aid facilities at the new centre, a welfare facility and a kiosk for information as well as a takeaway food and drink service. A council spokesman added: "A new kiosk will offer opportunities to provide visitors with useful information, including nearby amenities and places of interest and details of local wildlife encouraging a better understanding of the unique sand dune environment, "The intention is to also provide a small, healthy, and environmentally sustainable take-away food and drink offer, utilising local suppliers. "Out of season, it is anticipated the kiosk can be made available for hire for community use, schools and by local residents, dependant on the provider." There will also be a community space opening event in the new centre after the summer season. This is expected to take place in September. The council said the proposed building has "come out of a long process of understanding what doesn't work and what is needed for the future operation at Camber Sands". The core project themes are: Maximise capacity: improvements to layouts that maximise the capacity and efficiency of all WCs. Condition & sustainability: targeted sustainability investment and rectify known building condition issues. Expand and enrich: new construction to extend and provide space for enhanced activities including commercial space. Councillor Hazel Timpe, lead member for neighbourhood services and tourism at Rother District Council, said: 'This new facility will enable coastal operations to thrive and support visitors' safety and enjoyment on the beautiful beach at Camber. "An environmentally and economically sustainable building will help the council continue to support the local community in Camber.' Lorna Ford, chief executive at Rother District Council, said: 'We are excited to have started on site. "Totally funded by grants including £1.7 million from central government, this project is a fabulous investment in new facilities for local people and businesses – and for visitors to this wonderful area.' 6 The walkway from the new centre down to the beach Credit: 6 Houses overlooking Camber Sands, one of the UK's most popular beaches 6 With its sandy beach and dunes, Camber Sands is a popular tourist attraction with all ages Credit: Alamy
