EPISODE · Apr 12, 2026 · 39 MIN
Is Sussex & Surrey Becoming Too Expensive to Live In?
from Sussex & Surrey Soapbox · host Clive Hilton
Send us Fan MailWe talk frankly about why life in Sussex & Surrey seems to get more expensive every month — from energy and water bills to rent, trains and the weekly shop. We share the everyday frustrations people are feeling and the practical ways households are trying to cope, cut waste and push back against rising costs.In this episode we cover:• Rising utility bills and the debate around Net Zero and infrastructure• House prices, the rental squeeze and what it means for younger people• Commuting costs and train fares that feel worse value each year• Grocery inflation, shrinkflation and ways to reduce food waste• Council Tax rises, public services and the wider cost-of-living pressuresWe also have some fun myth busting:• The optimal thermostat setting at home (and Peter the Heater)• Our shopping habits & the fury at self-serve checkouts• How 'out-of-date' would you eat a yogurt to save wastage? Roundtable Featuring: Graham Dearing (Special Guest), Maureen Jones, Georgie Lucas, Iqbal Khan, Aga Es & James Tidy. Host: Clive Hilton. Please click on 'Send a text' above & join our Facebook group to share your perspective and suggestions for future topics - Thank you for your interest! Clive.
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