Bexhill Wild CIC plans to help Sidley and Bexhill. At present the so-called Sidley Stream which runs through the woods is actually the Egerton Park Stream. When this is in full spate and the tide gate is shut, flooding occurs in Egerton Park. To reduce this extensive flooding, the South East Rivers Trust in co-operation with advice from the Environment Agency, will enable leaky dams and dragonfly-friendly pools to be developed in the stream bed to slow the flow of water.
An expert-level survey of plant life has already taken place. To supplement existing flora, more planting of bird-friendly hawthorn and blackthorn bushes and the planting of black poplars that need conservation, will enhance this small but beautiful woodland.
Eventually when funding is available, Bexhill Wild CIC would like to see the woodland path improved to permit people with disabilities to use wheelchairs safely.
This project is supported by Bexhill Town Council and is for and by the people of Sidley who can volunteer to join the team and all volunteers will be covered by public liability insurance. The policy is in place and has been paid for.
The Chief Constable of Sussex has already donated £1,000.00 to this project and we now hope to raise the rest by crowdfunding.
MATCH FUNDING
We have now received an offer of match funding from East Sussex County Council if we reach our own £2,500.00. However, ESCC have just notified us that they are closing their grant system for this on 11th October, so unfortunately I have to close this Crowdfunder on 10th October in order to get the match funding. Please donate and help us to get there! Thank you.