Environment

Planning

Information about planning services, planning applications and enforcement, national and regional policy and local Development Plans.

Rubbish and recycling

Find out more about where you can recycle, how your rubbish is collected, how we manage your waste and why. Plus lots of useful tips and facts on what you can do at home and in the community.

Green East Sussex

Advice, tips and ideas about green living, travelling and working and what we are doing to reduce our carbon footprint.

Conservation and wildlife

Wildlife and wildlife habitats of East Sussex, including shingle plants, coastal defence, air quality and opportunities to volunteer in the countryside or to train as a Countryside Ranger.

Archaeology in East Sussex

Discovering and visiting archaeological sites in East Sussex, plus how to get involved with training and volunteering.

Woodlands

Information about the woodland of East Sussex, the annual Weald WoodFair, Wood Projects and the Woodland Enterprise Centre.

Report a problem in your area

Problems like graffiti, noise and dog fouling all reduce the quality of life. Don't let these problems get to you – report them and help solve them.

Priorities and plans – transport and environment in the Council Business Plan

The Transport and Environment chapter of the Council Business Plan includes notes on our recent performance, facts and figures, and how we will deliver our plans for improvement.