Coronavirus: The latest developments in Sussex (Monday, 1)

Here’s all the coronavirus related news that’s gone on in Sussex over the weekend. As of Monday (June, 1) at 6am, the following figures are the known number of Covid-19 cases in each district: Brighton and Hove: 440 East Sussex: 716 West Sussex: 1,325 Total: 2,481

Here’s all the coronavirus related news that’s gone on in Sussex over the weekend.

As of Monday (June, 1) at 6am, the following figures are the known number of Covid-19 cases in each district:

Brighton and Hove: 440

East Sussex: 716

West Sussex: 1,325

Total: 2,481

Beaches

#brightonbeach today @BBCSussex pic.twitter.com/YllNxrtN4x

— Sam (@SamGruet) May 30, 2020

Counciller Nancy Platts is calling on central government for the ability to implement a 'local lockdown', after people flocked to Brighton and Hove's beaches over the warm weekend.

She said some people appear to be 'overdoing it alcohol wise', and the authority is trying to ensure that seafront bars are not breaking restrictions. However, it's thought that the people drinking heavily may be bringing their own alcohol to the beach.

The City Council's leader also said she's upset to hear that people who live in the city feel they cannot go to their local park or seafront because they feel unsafe.

#Brighton & #Hove City Council calls for local lockdown powers as high visitor numbers to the city this weekend leads to local residents saying they feel unsafe and could mean more cases of Covid-19

Read morehttps://t.co/RHbUqQwOm6 pic.twitter.com/XTVspGVQ1Y

— Brighton & Hove City Council (@BrightonHoveCC) May 31, 2020

East Sussex reopening

European funds totalling £753,735 has been allocated to East Sussex and Brighton's efforts to make streets safer for shoppers.

The money, from the European Regional Development Fund, is in preparation for June the 15th, the date suggested for non-essential shops to re-open.

Councils in Sussex said it's intended for measures such as street-markings and temporary barriers.

Buses

From today (Monday, 1), there will be more buses in operation across part of Sussex.

Brighton & Hove Buses said 80% of standard services will be running to support people who need to return to work.

The company still ask that people only use their services if it is absolutely essential.

If you need to make a journey with us please note our service levels have increased, from today, to around 80% of our standard services as part of our continued effort to support social distancing.

Please check our latest timetables before you travel at https://t.co/4WGf0e0aqq pic.twitter.com/0qmIy22EAm

— B&H Buses (@BrightonHoveBus) June 1, 2020

PPE

Health and care services for coronavirus patients remain at risk in Brighton and Hove because of difficulties in obtaining personal protective equipment (PPE).

The City Council said more than £600,000 is being spent to provide the gear monthly.

Officials claim getting new supplies is still uncertain due to problems with a government system, but so far they have still managed to source items from elsewhere.

Read the full story here.

Motorcyclists

Bosses responsible for policing across Sussex had an urgent meeting over anti-social motorcyclists around Arundel and the Southdowns.

Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne discussed an action plan with Chief Constable Giles York last Friday (May, 29).

Conservative MP, Andrew Griffith, said it is only the minority.

Constructive urgent meeting this morning with Sussex Police commissioner and Chief Constable on action plans against minority of anti-social motorcyclists across #ArundelandSouthdowns pic.twitter.com/FS0P3JwTT6

— Andrew Griffith MP (@griffitha) May 29, 2020

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