Clive Deckington, 53, is a journalist at The Seagull Times, covering Eastbourne's local news, community controversies and seemingly minor issues that somehow generate 400 comments on Facebook.
A veteran observer of seafront politics, neighbourhood disputes and people beginning sentences with "I've lived here for 40 years", Clive specialises in investigating the stories Eastbourne simply refuses to stop arguing about.
Fifteen-week consultation expected to reveal Eastbourne residents overwhelmingly agree the Carpet Gardens need changing, provided they aren't changed in any way they personally dis…
