Local News From the Seaford Newhaven and Peacehaven area
Just for the Hal Term break, the Congress Theatre will be converted into a Covid safe Cinema. Films being shown are Shaun the Sheep – Farmaggedon on Wednesday 28th October at 2.00pm and 6.00pm. Aladdin on Thursday 29th at 2.00pm and 6.00pm Hotel Transylvania on Saturday 31st at 11.00am, followed […]
The Eastbourne BID is running a Christmas Youth Market on Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 December and is looking for young entrepreneurs selling handcrafts, gifts or festival food and treats.If you are a young trader aged 16-30 years in the Eastbourne area, call 01323 671660 to see how the market […]
Eastbourne Mayor Councillor Steve Wallis has given the town’s refuse, recycling and street cleaning teams a big thank you for their hard work during the pandemic. The Mayor visited the teams at their headquarters in Courtlands Road, Eastbourne, to thank them for their dedication, professionalism and determination in ensuring the […]
Here is some good news from the visit Eastbourne team who are delighted to announce that their brand new Visitor Centre is open! Based at the Welcome Building on Compton Street, the Visitor Centre is a one-stop shop for all things Eastbourne. The friendly Visitor Services team are on hand to offer information and advice […]
Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District Councils have launched a new website to promote the wide array of local independent shops in the area.Shop owners are being urged to sign up to the free website that has been designed to provide residents with a thorough directory of local independent shops across […]
The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) has given a ringing endorsement to Eastbourne Borough Council’s Whole Estate Plan. The 25-year environmental management plan focuses on the conservation of the downland and ensuring it has a sustainable future, including supporting the council’s tenant farmers. The plan has taken two years […]
Eastbourne Council would like to hear your views on waste collections. See their proposals below:- Eastbourne Borough Council is considering changes to the waste and recycling service. This includes moving from weekly to fortnightly waste collections in most parts of the borough, known as ‘alternate weekly collection’. We are carrying […]
Two schools are celebrating after receiving £1,750 between them towards new outdoor equipment thanks to local councillors. Devonshire ward councillors awarded £1,000 to Bourne School in Melbourne Road to buy outdoor learning equipment and waterproof clothing so that all pupils can take part in forest and beach school sessions. They […]
Arts festival Coastal Currents has installed an incredible mural in Eastbourne town centre as part of this year’s September antics. Spreading from Rye to Eastbourne, this annual festival has spread its wings to now feature heavily in Eastbourne and also have commissions and interventions running throughout the year. Its recent […]
With UK councils facing the most serious funding crisis in their history, the Cabinet Member for Finance at Eastbourne Borough Council has appealed to government to “honour funding promises” made by the Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick MP. At a meeting of Cabinet today (16/9/20), the full enormity of the […]
Cabinet councillors last night (Wed,Sept 16) agreed to launch a 12-week consultation on ways to improve Eastbourne’s recycling performance.The town’s recycling rate for household waste has stagnated – at 35.2% for 2018/19 and provisionally expected to be 34.88% for 2019/20 – while the national target this year is 50%, increasing […]
Cabinet councillors last night (Wed, Sept 16) approved an expansion of the College Conservation Area in Eastbourne, which has been a protected place of special architecture and historic interest for more than 30 years. First adopted in 1986, the College Conservation Area covers a zone immediately next to Eastbourne College […]
If you run a business or enterprise in Eastbourne or are thinking of starting-up a new venture, you could receive up to 2 hours social media training funded through Eastbourne Borough Council. Make sure your online marketing is working for your business or organisation with social media training. Provided by […]
Eastbourne is preparing to mark World Car Free Day with activities aimed at reducing air pollution and traffic in the town. Eastbourne Schools Partnership is leading the initiative with support from the Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Steve Wallis. People are being encouraged to leave their cars at home for the […]
Explore, discover and experience outstanding natural beauty with Eastbourne’s Covid-Ready Walking Festival 2020. Put your best foot forward for the Eastbourne Walking Festival 2020 – a ten-day celebration of the great outdoors re-imagined in the light of the Covid pandemic. It starts this weekend (18th September 2020) with a diverse […]
From walks along the seafront and forest bathing in the surrounding parks to gazing at the stars from the International Dark Sky Reserve in the South Downs National Park, find out some favourite ways to refresh our minds and focus on wellness in the new blog post. Head off-the-beaten-track for a scenic […]
The Tourist Information Centre will reopen from its new location at the Welcome Building in Devonshire Quarter at 10am on Monday, September 7.This relocation from Cornfield Road allows the council to combine its visitor services into one multifunctional team.The new centre will continue to offer the same services including ticket […]
The Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council has welcomed £1.6 million in government funding towards the refurbishment of Eastbourne’s Grade II listed Winter Garden. The money from the Getting Building Fund, designed to support economic recovery and create jobs, is a boost to the £3.9 million refurbishment project which will enhance […]
From rockpooling on sunny beaches and exploring the South Downs National Park to making furry friends at our local wildlife parks and burning off excess energy at the town’s numerous adventure parks – there is something for everyone. And the best news is… Eastbourne tourism have got a family holiday to giveaway! Enter now to be […]
Eastbourne’s Mayor has awarded £500 from his Kick-Out Covid Fund for counselling and support to help children suffering with mental health problems. The grant has been made to Holding Space, a not-for-profit community organisation that provides mental health support to parents, carers, children and families. This is the third project […]
Offering panoramic views of this lovely town, the 35 metre tall Eastbourne Eye will be on the Western Lawns until 31 August -BUT now until 30th September!! Tickets can be purchased at the time of riding and cost £5 for adults and £4 for children under 1.4 metres tall. The now usual social distancing […]
Here is the latest newsletter from Eastbourne and another chance to win some good things! “From the countryside to the coast, there are countless reasons why we Love Eastbourne and we think you will too! That’s why we have launched our latest #LoveEastbourne campaign! Watch our brand new video to discover just […]
Councillors at Eastbourne Borough Council have paid tribute to Honorary Alderman Aubrey Vickers, who has died following a short illness. Aubrey Vickers was recognised with the title of Honorary Alderman in 2006 to mark many years of distinguished service at Eastbourne Borough Council, including periods when he was Leader of […]
The Seafront Market is returning from 21 – 31 August. Situated on the promenade between the Pier and the Bandstand, stalls will be selling a wide range of goods from all over the UK and across the continent!
Join Beach Life 2020 for a new drive-in movie festival screening of family favourites at Eastbourne’s Hampden Park. Due to social distancing guidelines this year’s Beach Life is taking you to the movies! The two day drive-in movie festival will take place in Hampden Park on 11th – 14th August with […]
From the producers of the some of the world’s finest circuses, the Continental Circus Berlin will be showcasing a brand new show specifically created for their UK tour. Situated in Princes Park from 7 – 16 August, the magical production will wow audiences with acrobatics, aerialists, high wire acts, the Globe of Steel and […]
The gym and fitness classes at the Sovereign Centre reopened on Saturday (July 25) with strict hygiene and safety measures in place. The centre was closed in mid-March under government guidance due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Work is underway to prepare to reopen the gala pool in September. Under social […]
Childrens’ play areas in Eastbourne reopened earlier this month in line with government guidance on easing lockdown measures. Parents are reminded they are responsible for their children’s hand hygiene, and good practice such as applying sanitiser before and after using the equipment is recommended. Meanwhile, public toilets are open usual […]
Eastbourne Bandstand will remain closed for the remainder of the 2020 season. Following updated advice from Public Health England, the council is not satisfied it can balance the bandstand’s lively entertainment programme with public safety at this current time. Bandstand customers are thanked for their support and all ticket holders […]
NHS East Sussex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is restarting its consultation into the future of Eastbourne Station Health Centre from Monday 3 August 2020. In February this year, local people were asked to have their say on proposals, which included closing the walk-in service at Eastbourne Station Health Centre. The […]
Around £420,000 of government funding has been secured to help tackle anti-social behaviour, theft and burglary in a part of Eastbourne deemed to be disproportionately affected by these offences. Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne( pictured ) worked in partnership with Eastbourne Borough Council, Sussex Police, Business Crime Reduction […]
Three sycamore trees that pose a serious threat to a dangerous wall in Old Town will be removed this week in the interests of public safety. The trees and the cracked wall have become a major concern, with experts fearful that the trees could bring down the wall or a […]
We’ve got a rather special opportunity that we think will pique your interest… The Devonshire Quarter, home of the Nature Valley International and some of the most prestigious grass courts in the world, is opening to the public! Yep, you read that right. Covid-19 may have forced the cancellation of all […]
Joint update from Eastbourne Borough Council, East Sussex County Council and Public Health England The virus has not gone away and we’re seeing the fluctuation of relatively small numbers of cases in many parts of the country.This includes Eastbourne, where the weekly infection rate has fluctuated between 10 cases and […]
Cabinet councillors today (July 15) heard that Covid-19 is estimated to leave Eastbourne Borough Council facing a budget deficit of around £9.9million for this financial year, according to the latest forecast. Revised projections are based on recent developments including assumptions for an economic bounceback after July and the easing of […]
Cabinet councillors are set to approve a 25-year plan for Eastbourne’s iconic downland, starting with two initial projects to put the area on the map as a world-leading environmental destination. Eastbourne Borough Council has worked closely with the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) over the last two years to […]
Eastbourne’s brand new ‘Covid-Ready’ quality assurance scheme is designed to provide all the latest guidance and support for your businesses as you reopen following the coronavirus outbreak, while also reassuring customers, that their visit will meet the highest safety standards. Free to Join The scheme is free to join and covers multiple industry sectors including accommodation, restaurants, […]
The Eastbourne Eye is 35 metres high and is opening on the Western Lawns from July 9th – August 2nd. Each person will have to apply compulsory hand sanitiser before entering the pod and there will be a socially distanced queuing system in place. Bungee trampolines will also provide another […]
Childrens’ play areas in Eastbourne are to reopen from Saturday (July 4) in line with government guidance on easing lockdown measures. Eastbourne Borough Council’s Neighbourhood First team is working hard to carry out safety inspections and essential maintenance ahead of their reopening. Children should not use them while they are […]
This July Beach Life is taking you to the movies with their brand new, socially distanced event. The two day drive-in movie festival will take place in Princes Park on 11-12 July, showcasing family favourites and singalong classics on the big screen including Mamma Mia!, How to Train Your Dragon, The Incredibles 2 and Grease (SOLD OUT). […]
Councillors have chimed in to support street musicians with their weekly music night. Upperton ward councillors have donated £200 to buy percussion instruments for the Hurst Road community group, who meet up once a week to entertain neighbours. Councillor Robin Maxted said there was a strong community feel in Hurst […]
Changes to Eastbourne Borough Council’s grass cutting regime are resulting in an abundance of wildflowers and insects in green spaces across the town. Many grass areas had to be left uncut during lockdown and this has accelerated the council’s review of its mowing programme for parks, verges and churchyards and […]
Eastbourne Borough Council is asking people to help prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease after it was forced to fell more than 50 infected trees. The devastating fungal disease is transmitted by beetles that eat through infected bark and pass on the fungus as they move from tree to […]
COLOURFUL cards designed by East Sussex primary school children are helping to brighten the lives of thousands of vulnerable residents. As part of an East Sussex Public Health initiative to tackle loneliness and social isolation, 5,000 cards have been sent to those who have been shielding and self-isolating during the […]
From the re-launch of visiteastbourne.com and hotel refurbishments, to adapting our events to reflect social distancing measures, we’ve been working hard to support local businesses and upgrade our services as a destination during lockdown. With lockdown restrictions relaxing, we are busy implementing social distancing measures and supporting our accommodation providers in doing so too, to ensure the […]
Eastbourne Borough Council has awarded £60,000 to local good causes through its Small Grants Scheme this financial year. Among the charities and groups supported with grants of up to £5,000 are Culture Shift, People Matter, Holding Space, Age UK and Bourne Out. Councillor Alan Shuttleworth, Cabinet member for Direct Assistance […]
Grand Parade on Eastbourne seafront will reopen on Monday 22 June. The road has been closed since the devastating fire that destroyed the Claremont Hotel and left much of the surrounding area, including neighbouring properties, severely damaged. Contractors have been working to demolish remaining elements of the fire-ravaged building that […]
Another step has been taken to enhance the community appeal of Seaside Recreation Ground, with the opening of the Paws Awhile café. Refreshments are available, seven days a week, from midday until 6pm. All PPE and social distancing measures are in place to ensure public safety. Devonshire ward councillor, and […]