Ms Ibison told the BBC deprivation could profoundly impact many aspects of people’s lives, particularly by worsening their health, wellbeing and life expectancy.
She said residents in deprived parts of Hastings have higher levels of economic inactivity or have low to no qualifications.
They were also much more likely to be socially and politically disconnected, with people having lower levels of trust and feeling a loss of control over where they live, Ms Ibison continued.
She said deprivation was a nationwide issue with “hardship widespread and deepening across the UK”.
“There are millions of people who are living in poor-quality homes, working poor-quality jobs, and are unable to afford life’s essentials… like food, heating and clothes,” Ms Ibison added.
