Eastbourne Borough Council news

Statement from the Leaders of East Sussex Local Authorities
We are deeply disappointed that the government has agreed to cancel the elections.

Mayor invites people to Covid remembrance service
The Mayor will be leading events in Eastbourne to mark an annual day of reflection to remember those who lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.

£9,000 council support for ramp access at Leaf Hall
A raft of local community projects have secured 'essential support' after Cabinet councillors agreed a £66,000 funding package.

Council cracks down on 'eyesore' van
The owner of a dilapidated van that was used to store waste has been fined £1,500 along with being ordered to pay the full prosecution costs and a victim surcharge of £600. Additionally, the court made a Remedial Order, mandating the removal of the vehicle within 28 days.

Council negotiating agreement with UK's largest swimming pool provider to protect Sovereign Centre
Eastbourne Borough Council is negotiating terms with a new potential tenant of the Sovereign Centre.

Two-thirds of councils fear collapse of housing budgets
Two thirds of council housing budgets are on the brink of collapse - reporting a risk of being unable to set a balanced budget by the next general election.

Community toilet scheme launched after 'incredible' response
'Fantastic news' as up to 27 toilets in new scheme

Council Leader issues winter homelessness warning
The Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council has warned that the homelessness crisis and costs of temporary accommodation continue to put local services at great risk.

Council offers free business support to Eastbourne small businesses
Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a free business support programme to help local sole traders and small businesses grow and thrive, especially those in construction and related trades.

New operators move into final shop unit in Victoria Place
The final vacant shop in Victoria Place has been successfully filled and becomes the latest business to open following council work to refurbish a number of units. The new shop, currently undergoing a fit-out, will soon open its doors as D.M.Z, an army surplus store, offering a variety of clothing and merchandise to shoppers.

East Sussex district and borough council leaders oppose plans to suspend county elections
We were recently informed by the Conservative leader of East Sussex County Council that he is proposing to cancel the planned county council elections in May 2025, in order for Sussex to be considered a priority area for devolution.

Latest update on the Sovereign Centre
Further to a recent post stating that the fun pool and training pool would be closing following the end of the governance process, we wanted to provide further details of the next steps from here.