Eastbourne Borough Council news

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.

Statement from Councillor Stephen Holt, Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council

The Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council has announced a new home for Defiant Sports at the well-known Archery youth and sports venue in the town.

Eastbourne Borough Council declared a housing emergency at a meeting of Full Council yesterday evening (28/2/24).

Tickets are now on sale for the Mayor of Eastbourne's headline fundraising event of the year, her Charity Ball at The Grand Hotel.

Eastbourne Borough Council, in partnership with Towner Eastbourne, has been granted planning permission to create a world-class arts, education and cultural centre in the unique landscape of the South Downs National Park. It is expected work will begin on the centre at Black Robin Farm in 2024.

A Cabinet councillor has welcomed £2 million government funding for Women's Aid to help survivors of domestic abuse flee and stay away from abusers.

A project to secure the longevity of the Redoubt Fortress and the safety of pedestrians visiting the area will begin this month.

Would-be entrepreneurs and new business owners in Eastbourne are invited to register for a free programme to help make their new enterprise a success.

'future of local government is in doubt'

Eastbourne Borough Council is inviting people to help shape local policy on the licensing of pubs, bars, off licences, nightclubs and late-night food outlets.

Council leaders from across the country met at Westminster in a joint bid to tackle homelessness and the financial crisis caused by temporary accommodation costs that are pushing a large swathe of councils to the verge of bankruptcy.