Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) has approved plans to invest £60,000 towards a programme of work to improve the biodiversity and appearance of Hampden Park's Decoy Pond.

The funding has been made available as part of the council's capital works programme for 2010-11, which will go towards efforts to improve the water quality and enhance the pond's natural habitats. EBC lead cabinet spokesperson for the environment Steve Wallis said: "The council has put considerable funds into this work not only to improve water quality but also the biodiversity of the pond and its surroundings.

"We are also going to improve play facilities within Hampden Park at a cost of £50,000 later in the year, which will enhance works already carried out in 2009."