Academy School Merger Proposal Declined by DfE Regional Director Monday, 18 November, 2024 According to the minutes of the meeting, the proposal by STEP to amalgamate Burfield and Phoenix schools has been declined by the Department for Education (DfE) Regional Director in consultation with the DfE South East Advisory Board. The DfE Advisory Board decision (contained in the October 17th meeting minutes, see below at the bottom of this piece) clearly reflected the concern that STEP had... Local News
How a sunset clause could break the logjam in the Brexit trade talks 15th December 2020 Martin Smith & I explore in an article on Conservative Home a possible mechanism that could help to break the Brexit trade deal negotiation impasse. https://www... Articles
Teinicks Footbridge Repaired 1st October 2020 Really pleased to assist residents in getting the regularly used and popular Teinicks Footbridge across the Cuckoo Trail repaired. Its much deteriorated surface... Local News
County Councillor Gerard Fox persuades East Sussex to listen to Hailsham businesses’ concerns 21st August 2020 The temporary Emergency Active Travel Scheme proposal, which would have closed vehicle access to the High Street, was well intended, but under pressure of time... Local News
My Objection to the Marshfoot Lane Development 30th June 2020 Councillor Bowdler & I have written the following letter of objection to the Planning Inspectorate regarding the proposed housing development in Marshfoot Lane... Local News
