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EBC Chief Executive takes six-month interim role at Hastings Borough Council
Robert Cottrill is to take up an immediate six-month interim role as Chief Executive at Hastings Borough Council. Robert will continue as our Chief Executive, dividing his time between each authority. With joint working arrangements between Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council very ...
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Help for anyone struggling to afford to keep warm at home – it’s helped Donald from Eastbourne
RESIDENTS who struggle to keep their homes warm can get support and advice through the council’s Warm Home Check service. With over 30,000 households in East Sussex living in fuel poverty, the free service offers telephone advice for anyone struggling to afford to keep warm at home, as well as mon...
Eastbourne takes a stand for climate justice during COP29
As world leaders convened at COP29 from 11–22 November to address the escalating climate crisis, Eastbourne joined the global call for action. On Saturday, 16 November, activists rallied in solidarity with worldwide demonstrations, demanding an end to fossil fuel dependency and urging a rapid tran...
MP – Rising bus fares to £3 ‘is simply unacceptable’
James MacCleary is the MP for Lewes, which includes Polegate, Willingdon and other local villages. This afternoon, he has gone on the attack over the rise in bus fares. He posted: “The recent decision by the government to lift the bus fare cap from £2 to £3 threatens to put an additional financ...
£20m for Eastbourne – Please save the Splash Pad at Princes Park
THE Splash Pad at Princes Park is very popular. It only opened this summer after a business stepped in with the £25,000 needed. The Council has made it clear it doesn’t have the money for next summer. Here’s a plea from resident Dan Scott on what the £20m we have should be spent on: “Please ...
Eastbourne residents to protest against Sovereign Centre pool closures
A ‘peaceful protest' is set to take place this evening in response to the council’s decision to close two swimming pools in Eastbourne.
Sussex belle
Darren Cousens took these photographs of the Sussex Belle steam train coming through Hampden Park railway station.
Home check service helps East Sussex residents keep warm
Residents who struggle to keep their homes warm can get support and advice through the council’s Warm Home Check service.
Rock 'n' Roll into the holiday spirit with That'll Be The Day
Fresh from their 39th Autumn Tour, That’ll Be The Day will take audiences on a holly-jolly sleigh ride through the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll with their tour, That’ll Be The Day: So This Is Christmas, coming the Assembly Hall, Worthing on 12th December and Congress Theatre, Eastbourne on 14...
Warning – If EBC was taken over by the government, your Council Tax will soar
THERE has been much concern at the high levels of debt and borrowing EBC is facing. Homira Javadi is the Director of Finance and Performance (Chief Finance Officer – S151 Officer), and she issued a stern warning at Cabinet. She warned the pressures EBC are facing through the high cost of homelessn...
Holders Horsham FC see off Eastbourne Town to advance in Sussex Senior Cup - the match in 64 pictures
Horsham FC continued their defence of the Sussex Senior Cup with a 2-0 home victory over Eastbourne Town in the third round on Tuesday [November 19] evening.
Lewes v Eastbourne Borough - the view from two reporters and two managers
It was one of the big ties of the third round of the Sussex Senior Cup – Lewes of the Isthmian premier at home to near neighbours Eastbourne Borough of National South. We had two reporters there – here’s how our Lewes FC man Will Hugall and his Sports counterpart Kevin Anderson saw proceedings...
Candlelit Christmas concerts to take place in stunning Eastbourne chapel
Candlelit concerts are set to bring timeless Christmas carols to All Saints Chapel next month.
New accessible door opening at Polegate Community Centre
The Polegate Community Association are proud to announce the installation of a new user-friendly automatic door at the Polegate Community Centre, made possible by 18 months of local fundraising efforts and donations.
Thomas A Becket Junior School is engaging the community with parent and child sports club
The P.E. team at Thomas A Becket (TAB) Junior school are seeking ways to engage the community around sport and physical activity in their latest venture to continue to raise the profile of PE, sport and physical activity within the Worthing area. The school aims to ensure that every child leaves TAB...
Man, 82, serious after crash opposite the Langney Shopping Centre last night
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Eastbourne. The collision occurred in Willingdon Drove B2191, near the junction with Friday Street B2104, opposite the Langney Shopping Centre, shortly after 5.20pm on Tuesday, November 19. It in...
Man, 82, hit by car in Eastbourne
A man has been arrested after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Eastbourne last night (Tuesday, November 19).
Remembering the loss of a Sussex lifeboat and her 17 man crew
On November 15 1928 Sussex lifeboat The Mary Stanford sailed out from Rye Harbour in the teeth of an early morning gale in response to a ship in distress – she and her 17 man crew never returned.
Christmas and New Year holiday bus services announced for Brighton and Hove
Brighton & Hove Buses have announced the Christmas and New Year schedule, including Christmas Day bus services for the third year running.
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Eastbourne Choral Society is offering an Advent concert
Eastbourne Choral Society is offering an Advent concert at All Saints’ Church on Saturday, November 30.