Eastbourne Borough Council news

Council helps students build bright careers
Students from East Sussex College Group have been getting hands-on work experience while delivering improvements for the local community, thanks to a collaboration with Eastbourne Borough Council and Mears, the council's maintenance contractor.

Tickets on sale for Mayor's glamorous Charity Ball
The Mayor of Eastbourne is inviting people to join her for a night of elegance and splendour for her Charity Ball at The Grand Hotel.

Eastbourne Bandstand: Essential works scheduled for winter 2025
Work to address age related faults and weaknesses in the upper and lower shelters at Eastbourne Bandstand will take place following the 2025 summer season - which will go ahead as planned.

Council presents Parkinson's UK with £12,500 donation
A charity that supports people affected by Parkinson's disease has been awarded £12,500 through Eastbourne Borough Council's participation in a national scheme.

Council Leader welcomes consultation on leisure services
The Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council has welcomed the decision at Full Council to undertake a public consultation on the provision of leisure services in Eastbourne, including the Sovereign Centre.

Council thanks Salvation Army for providing 'lifeline' homeless shelter
The Salvation Army has been praised for its 'outstanding work' operating a vital night shelter for rough sleepers in Eastbourne on freezing winter nights.

New parking permit proposals 'in line with other councils'
Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a consultation into a new parking permit scheme for the town that would 'bring parking arrangements in line with other councils'.

Mayor launches photo competition: 'Capture the spirit of Eastbourne'
The Mayor of Eastbourne is inviting people of all ages to showcase their stunning images of the town, from all perspectives, in her Charity Photo Competition 2025.

Consultation on new system for housing allocations
Cabinet councillors have agreed to launch a consultation on proposals for a new approach to how council homes are allocated to residents on the housing register.

Council tax rise restricted to 16p per week
Cabinet councillors have agreed a budget that will limit the council tax increase to just 16p per week. This 2.99% increase for 2025/26 equates to an extra £8.30 a year for a Band D property.

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.