2004 press releases

Use Southerham Grey Pit For Industry And Park 'N' Ride, Says MP

Lewes MP Norman Baker says Southerham Grey Pit just outside Lewes is a forgotten asset that could be brought into use to benefit the town.

Speaking to a Lib Dem meeting in Lewes, he called for the site to be used for:

• a high-quality and environmentally-advanced development of light industrial units to protect the employment base of the town and its hinterland
• a two-way park and ride facility, bringing people into the site from Lewes to work, but also providing a car park outside the town with free bus transport into Lewes

The MP also pointed out that the Lewes-Seaford railway line passed the site and there was an existing siding which could in theory be used to provide a rail halt.

Norman told the meeting: "We need to think outside the box. Southerham Grey Pit has simply been a site for burnt-out cars. It could be used for a state of the art industrial development, generating local employment and providing a showcase for good environmental development. That would also unlock a park and ride site which would both provide a base for those who have to drive to Lewes, whilst simultaneously taking pressure off the town's narrow streets.

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