The Labour Government is forcing Sussex to take tens of thousands of new homes.
But there is one major problem.
We don't have the water.
PLEASE SIGN OUR PETITION before it's too late ...
South-East Water has already warned local councils that existing water infrastructure cannot support the scale of housing growth being demanded by the Government.
South-East Water has confirmed that current and planned supply is insufficient to support the level of development being proposed. Major infrastructure upgrades are not expected until at least 2029. This will be replicated elsewhere.
So why are thousands more homes still being forced onto our communities?
Residents across Sussex have already experienced water shortages, loss of supply, low pressure and hosepipe restrictions. Families are increasingly being asked to use less water while politicians demand more development.
PLEASE SIGN OUR PETITION before it's too late ...
I support the call to halt major housing developments in Wealden until our water infrastructure is proven to be resilient and adequate for our communities:
