The fireworks warehouse is in Lewes district - just. It's very close to the boundary with Wealden. In fact it is in the ward where I contested last August's by-election.
But it's not protected countryside (AONB or anything like that). The Broyle area of Ringmer and Shortgate is home to a...
I was surprised to hear that. The place (and the family that run it) are very well known in Lewes bonfire circles.
But, hey! What does Norman know about that side of life in his constituency?
I can't say for certain, but those premises had been there for some time.
I think the answer is probably Chailey Rural District Council (abolished in 1974).