Access for All

On this page you can find links to services for disabled people, information about local access group activities and documents containing information about accessible routes, toilets and designs.

Local access groups

Access groups are voluntary community groups that seek to represent the people who live with the daily problems disability presents and help focus the public and private sector on making things easier.  Here is a list of contact details for local access groups:

Eastbourne Access Group produces the Eastbourne Access Guide for Disabled People which contains information on accessible places, transport, wheelchair route maps and useful contacts.  In addition, the Eastbourne Access Group publish information about accessible toilets, accommodation, eating places and much more. To find out more visit the Eastbourne Access Group website 

Lewes District public toilets, including details of accessibility, can be found in the tab below.

East Sussex County Council services

East Sussex County Council (ESCC) offers a range of information and services online:

Access Statements of public facilities

Access Statements provide information about a building or outside space to enable potential visitors to make an informed decision as to whether it meets their particular access needs. You can find Access Statements on a variety of facilities owned by Lewes and Eastbourne Councils on the Disability Access Statement webpage .

 Accessible design guides have been produced by the access officers of Wealden District Council, Brighton and Hove City Council, Eastbourne Borough Council, Hastings Borough Council, Lewes District Council and Rother District Council.

Accessible Design Note 14: Access to the countryside

Accessible Design Note 14: Access to the countryside
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Created: 10 November 2017
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Eastbourne Guide for Disabled People April 2022

Eastbourne Guide for Disabled People April 2022
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Created: 13 May 2022
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