Eastbourne Borough Council news

Cabinet councillors this evening (Wednesday, June 11) approved a draft strategy to improve air quality and safeguard public health across Eastbourne.

The Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council has acknowledged a government report that identifies soaring homelessness costs as the root cause of the financial pressures being managed by the authority. The costs have skyrocketed in recent years, with the council spending up to £5 million a year on temporary accommodation.

Eastbourne Borough Council has won one of five coveted awards at Homeless Link's national Excellence Awards 2025.

Calls for sponsorship of the Princes Park splash pad have so far failed to secure the funding needed to operate the facility over the summer months.

Eastbourne Borough Council has launched a new parking permit scheme for off-street car parks owned by the authority.

Councillor Margaret Bannister elected Mayor of Eastbourne as she steps down from her Deputy Leader and portfolio holder roles amid a Cabinet restructure.

Eastbourne Borough Council has honoured Holocaust survivor Dorit Oliver-Wolff BEM by bestowing her with its highest award, Freedom of the Borough.

Work has started on an ambitious council project to create 100 new affordable homes at the former Victorian pump house site off Bedfordwell Road.

A revolutionary fitness movement that adapts to all body shapes, sizes, and fitness levels has arrived in Eastbourne.

Residents across East Sussex are being invited to take part in a survey that will help reshape local government and how services are run in the future.

Kew Gardens expert leading Carpet Gardens showcase

Would-be entrepreneurs and new business owners in Eastbourne are invited to register for a free programme designed to help their new ventures flourish.