Eastbourne Borough Council news

Curated by the Eastbourne Eco Action Network (EEAN), a Symposium will be held on Saturday 20th April, designed to be an important step towards achieving Carbon Neutrality in Eastbourne by 2030.

Eastbourne Borough Council will be accepting applications straight after the Easter holidays for the role of the Independent Chair for the new Eastbourne Town Board, which will see the government invest £20 million to help level up the town.

A bid made by Councillor Peter Diplock and St Elizabeth's Church to the Eastbourne Community Safety Partnership, has secured £8,000 for the running of a youth club and the appointment of an engagement officer.

Swimming in Eastbourne has been given a boost after Eastbourne Borough Council and Motcombe Pool Community Interest Company (CIC) successfully secured £227,690 from the Swimming Pool Support Fund.

Cabinet councillors at Eastbourne Borough Council have agreed next steps to a funding opportunity that will see local groups applying for up to £20,000.

Cabinet councillors at Eastbourne Borough Council have agreed to consult on an updated policy that will attract local young people into construction by promoting training opportunities and offer support to SMEs in the sector.

The leader of Eastbourne Borough Council has spoken about the need for a fundamental government rethink in the way local authorities are funded or face 'the failure of multiple public services'.

A study commissioned by Eastbourne Borough Council to provide an objective and informed look at the role of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and how they should operate in the future, has been welcomed by councillors.

Eastbourne Borough Council has secured over £300,000 to decarbonise 45 council homes in the town after successfully bidding for government funding, as part of a consortium bid with Lewes District Council.

A Cabinet councillor has welcomed the launch of a new car sharing service in Eastbourne.

Eastbourne Borough Council will be appointing its first Women and Girls Champion, it was announced on International Women's Day today (Friday, March 8).

Business of any size, including not-for-profits and charities, based in Eastbourne are invited to a free workshop on making your business more sustainable. Wednesday 13 march 2024.