Building a safer, stronger community

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More police on the beat is top of the list, so I will fight for our share of the 20,000 new officers announced by the Government. I’ll support plans to build the right homes in Eastbourne, and ensure they are sustainable and affordable so that local people can live in them.

News

Making the case for permanent VAT cut

Permanent VAT reduction essential for UK tourism The UK’s tourism industry has been devastated by Coronavirus over the last year and a half and will be one of the last sectors to recover due to restrictions on international travel.

Caroline receives 2nd Covid jab

Eastbourne and Willingdon MP Caroline Ansell has received her second covid jab and said it was “mission critical” for people to make sure they do the same. Caroline got the AstraZeneca vaccine at the former Mothercare shop in Hampden Retail Park yesterday. She did so on the day the Government said

Update on Eastbourne cladding issues - Fire Safety Defects

Eastbourne and Willingdon MP Caroline Ansell today welcomed the government releasing a further £3.5 billion to help leaseholders with the cost of replacing dangerous cladding on buildings. Caroline has campaigned for many months on behalf of residents in around 40 buildings in the town who need the

Improving Eastbourne's Air Quality

The coast off Eastbourne will soon become a nitrogen oxide emissions control area under international law to help improve the town's air quality, MP Caroline Ansell was told in parliament. Transport minister Robert Courts told Caroline the zone will take effect from 1st January 2021 as part of

Housing Numbers for our Constituency must reflect “reality”

Eastbourne and Willingdon MP Caroline Ansell has told the government its proposed planning reforms can only work if councils can develop their own housing numbers and not be forced to adhere to national targets. Rejecting the planned New Standard Method Algorithm last month, Caroline said even

Cuckooing & Praise for Sussex Police

Eastbourne and Willingdon MP Caroline Ansell has praised Sussex police in parliament after the force saved a vulnerable person in the town from ‘cuckooing’ when criminals took over their home. Caroline explained the force was undertaking a half-term crackdown in her constituency on anti-social beha

Free School Meal Vouchers extension

"In these unprecedented times, I am very concerned to be doing all we can to help lower-income families and their children who are really struggling due to the impact of the virus." "Therefore, last night, I voted for Labour’s motion on extending free school meal vouchers until after Easter 2021 fo