As part of its obligation to ensure that the historic Common Pond in Bellbanks Road is well maintained and accessible to the public, Hailsham Town Council has been working hard in recent weeks to tackle potential flooding on the site.

At the pond, certain sections of the perimeter footpath have been prone to flooding during the winter months, restricting access to some parts of the open space. In response to this, town council maintenance staff have worked with external contractors to counter the problem by installing a new overflow pipe and culvert.