Decision

Discussions continue with Southern Water (SW), and
the Environment Agency (EA), to ensure that the needs of Hastings
are understood and, where possible, met. It is imperative that
trust is restored.

1.         
SW are pressed to provide input to
East Sussex County Council Report on town centre flooding, to
enable publishing of the report as a matter of urgency

2.         
SW are asked to publish detailed
plans for all current infrastructure investment taking place in
Hastings; to produce a comprehensive plan for the protection of Old
Roar Gill; and to provide regular updates on these
plans.

3.         
SW are asked to continue developing
their communications with local
residents in conjunction with Hastings Borough
Council’s communications team.

4.         
SW are asked to financially
compensate the council for the infrastructure failures which have
had a significant impact on the reputation of Hastings as a tourist
destination.  
5.         
If a satisfactory response is not
received by 31st December consider what action might be
taken, to include the consideration of legal action.