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Bexhill owners' '˜upset' over rise in beach hut licence fees

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Sep 2016, 14:56 BST

Updated 7th Jun 2018, 20:20 BST

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Beach hut owners in Bexhill are upset over plans by Roither District Council to increase the licence fees next year.

One owner, who wished to remain anonymous, said the rise will impact on many elderly owners, who may not be able to afford the hike.

She said: “I’ve owned a beach hut for seven years and the fees are going up by more than £100 in the new year.

“We pay £396 a year but this will increase to £500.