Local businesses in Camber have received letters from Southern Water informing them they may be entitled to business loss compensation because of November’s bio-bead spill on Camber Sands and the on-going clean-up.
As reported in Rye News last week, hospitality businesses and holiday let owners told representatives from Southern Water at a Camber Parish Council meeting they are struggling to keep afloat due a reduction in the numbers of people visiting the area, because of the adverse publicity about the safety of the beach.
The letter states that, “Businesses that have experienced a loss of earnings or incurred additional costs as a direct result of the incident, can make an application for compensation.”
The company is using an independent loss adjustor, Sedgwick, and advises businesses to contact them by email Utiliities@uk.sedgwick.com, giving them details of their business accounts from the 3 November 2025 to 3 January 2026 and comparable accounts for the same period the previous year.
A Southern Water spokesman said, “We’ve put in place a fair way to look after businesses in Camber affected by the incident last November. We’re continuing the clean-up – which we’ve pledged to stick with for the long haul. We’re also focused on supporting Camber’s recovery as a great destination for families and we are engaging with the community and wider stakeholders on what this looks like.”
Southern Water advise business customers that they can contact the Sussex customer team if they require more help on sussexcustomer@southernwater.co.uk.
A campaign to promote a positive image of Camber, Love Local, Use Local – Promoting Camber Sands Businesses, has been formed and information can be found here.
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