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Plans for 140 new homes in Rye will be on show at an event organised by Martello Developments. What’s being described as a “Community Engagement Event” is taking place at The Winery on Rock Channel in Rye on Wednesday February 12 between 4.00 and 7.30pm.
Whilst there have been a number of briefings, this is the first time members of the public will be able to hear from the developers who hope to build homes at Tilling Green, the Freda Gardham School / Rye Creative Centre, and Bridgepoint. A fourth site on Rye Harbour Road has already proved controversial because of the flood risk.
The meeting will include representatives from RX Architects, Whaleback Planning Consultants and Silverstone Communications.
The proposals are not expected to be submitted to Rother District Council planners until early Summer. You can read more about the plans in this Rye News article.
Sussex Police say there have been increased patrols in Rye after reports of anti-social behaviour on Cinque Ports Street and nearby roads. What they describe as “high visibility foot patrols” took place on Tuesday January 28.
Last chance
A project to help households in Rye improve energy efficiency and reduce energy bills comes to and end on March 31. Citizens Advice 1066 are offering free home energy assessments for eligible households, funded by the government.
A spokesperson for the scheme says homeowners, landlords or private tenants in rual parts of the Rother District – including Rye – could be eligible. “Anyone who is in a ‘hard to reach’ demographic or a ‘hard to treat’ home, such as older buildings and those not on mains gas, can be included.”
For further information on the scheme and eligibility requirements, please visit the Citizens Advice 1066 website, or phone 01424 869 352 and leave a message mentioning LEAD.
Changes
The Discovery Centre at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is shut on Friday February 7 for electrical supply work. The Centre is normally open 10am-4pm seven days a week.
The Sunday Wurlitzer concert at Rye Theatre on Sunday February 22 has been cancelled. It was to have featured organist Byron Jones.
Scores
Two losses for our teams at the weekend. On Saturday, Rye Rugby Club lost 17-27 at home to Old Williamsonians. The team are next in action this Saturday February 8 when they take on Shoreham at home in the cup semi final at the rugby ground.
Rye Town FC went down three nil away to Punnetts town also on Saturday February 1. This weekend they travel to Sedlescombe Rangers on Saturday. Kick off is at 2pm.
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