The newly appointed Water Champion at Lewes District Council has promised to hold Southern Water and South East Water to account after Cabinet councillors gave their unanimous approval for the new role.
Research has shown council spending within Lewes district has almost doubled in a year after the council put a 'strong focus' on community wealth building.
With fears of a deepening cost of living crisis over the winter months, Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have confirmed that the authority will continue to provide extra help for the most vulnerable residents in the district.