East of the River Adur, the downs run in three long plateaux, separated by stream and river valleys.

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The Conservatives also retained control of Adur District Council with 25 seats, the same number as last time.

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Brighton and Hove City Council, Adur and Lewes district councils and Worthing borough council are working on the "city deal" proposals.

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Campaigners protested outside Adur District Council before Tuesday's planning committee vote.

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In 2010, government figures showed there were 355 areas with cumulative impact zones in England and Wales, from Adur in West Sussex to York in North Yorkshire.

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Adur Council leader Neil Parkin has welcomed a revised application.

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Levels of all the main rivers in the area, including the Medina on the Isle of Wight, the Arun and Adur in West Sussex and the Ouse and Cuckmere in East Sussex are being checked.

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