Bexhill business leader calls for £1 million compensation for town following sewage discharge

A business leader is calling for Bexhill to be given £1 million in compensation following last week’s sewage discharge in the sea.
By Richard Gladstone
Published 24th Aug 2022, 10:15 GMT
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Howard Martin, president of Bexhill Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, wrote to Bexhill and Battle MP, Huw Merriman saying the recent ‘outpourings of raw sewage’ were ‘destroying’ the town’s reputation as a ‘clean and friendly tourism destination’.

He said: “At the height of summer and coming up to a Bank Holiday the outpourings are potentially destroying our struggling hospitality sector.

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