Opinions
Review of Bexhill governance
Prompted by a petition, Rother District Council is reviewing the governance of Bexhill. Should it have its own Town Council like Rye or would it be better to set up a more powerful Area Committee? The first stage of the consultation continues to the end of the month
A tale of two Cinque Ports
Why a bookshop closed in one town, and another opened here - and seems to be working well.
R.A.G. Chairman looks forward
The Chairman of Rye Art Gallery Trust outlines some of his thoughts on the present and future for the gallery
Make our citadel a woonerf?
Parking and, inevitably, related traffic issues are currently being discussed by East Sussex County Council and Rother District Council (as parking meters get closer). They are also discussed in Rye's draft Neighbourhood Plan, and may well be discussed at the Town Meeting next Wednesday, March 1 - and shared space may be one way forward in certain places
Bed blocking solutions?
Government needs to be braver to find a solution for the healthcare of the future
New centre for Station area?
Could we improve Station Approach and at the same time add to the town's facilities with a new Community Centre? Dennis Leeds-George thinks so
Small and beautiful trains?
More government funding has been announced for a lightweight train that could be ideal for our local line
Gallery trustees plan changes
The Trustees of the Rye Art Gallery seek to restore a direct link with the gallery's many supporters, which the Gallery's Friends have provided - and there are differing views