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Presentation to Members on Eastbourne Local Plan
On Tuesday 17th March, Senior Planning Officers from Eastbourne Borough Council very kindly gave a presentation to Members on the proposed Local Plan for Eastbourne - 2022 to 2042. They stressed that this was still a Draft Plan but it was an enlightening evening with a good Q and A session at the end. we offer our sincere thanks for their time and patience.
We also extend our thanks to the Crown and Anchor for hosting the event.
​Friends of Eastbourne Seafront apply to the Neighbourhood Board for a Children's Fitness Trail
Friends of Eastbourne Seafront would like to see free to use play and excercise equipment for children along the seafront. We would like to develop a fitness trail, starting with a children's fitness trail next to the children's cycle track which we installed three years ago. The trail would be made from wood and rope, incorporating balance walks, log snake, balance challenge, chin up, inclusive bridge.
This can be added to and developed further with funding and community involvement.
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Members of the Friends Of Eastbourne Seafront manning our stall at the 'Gather' in the Beacon Centre.
Last year we successfully applied for £8K Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding from EBC. This is money developers pay the Council for community projects, when new developments are built. It has to be match funded before the money is released. We have raised £2k through our fundraising events and have applied to the Neighborhood board for between £2-6k, so that we can start work and have the fitness trail up and running this summer. The more funding we have the more we can build, we would be delighted to hear from any businesses or individuals who would like to get involved with this project by sponsorship, donations of landscaping materials or by donating funds. The more the community gets involved in this the more we will achieve.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. You can donate here.
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For more info, contact us via our website Friends of Eastbourne Seafront.
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Gaynor Sedgwick
Director, Friends of Eastbourne Seafront
Seafront Beds to be Landscaped
Very positive news. We have been told that the sloping beds on the lower prom between the Pier and Bandstand are going to be landscaped. As you know our volunteer gardeners have been working on these beds for some time but have always said that proper machinery and equipment should be used and the heavy work should be undertaken by paid contractors, Ideverde, who have consistently neglected the seafront, so it will be good to see different contractors undertaking the work. This is very good news and we look forward to seeing beautiful beds and borders again.
Mr Gulzar, the owner of the Pier, has been asked to remove this…
Will he? Or will he ignore the request. Attracting anti social behaviour, rat infested and creating a dark and unpleasant walk under the Pier. It needs to be removed, it’s full of mainly rubbish, has frequent break ins and is a fire hazard putting the Pier at risk.
Eastbourne Redoubt
In 2025, the Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council has announced the launch of a new series of free guided talks at the iconic Redoubt Fortress.The initiative was part of the council’s wider seafront strategy, which aims to revitalise and celebrate Eastbourne’s unique coastal assets. The sessions offered residents and visitors the chance to explore the rich heritage of the Redoubt, from its Napoleonic origins to its role in shaping Eastbourne’s coastal identity. We hope that there will be further open days of the Redoubt.
Councillor Stephen Holt, Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council, said:
“The Redoubt Fortress is a cornerstone of Eastbourne’s history, and I've been determined this year to ensure that we can provide some guided talks to allow residents and visitors the opportunity to see the Redoubt for themselves.
"This is exactly the kind of project our seafront strategy is designed to support, bringing heritage to life while enhancing the visitor experience along our beautiful coastline."
During the guided talks, visitors will learn what life was like for those who manned the battlements, armed the guns and protected the coastline. The experienced guide and speaker will weave the stories of those who called the Napoleonic Fort home, walking in their footsteps along the gun platform, and discussing how we can continue to preserve this historic building.
The guided talks will take place on August 16, 17, 20 and 26, and on September 2 and 16, with the final talk coinciding with World Heritage Day.
Councillor Jenny Williams, Cabinet Member for Tourism and Place, added:
“Whether you’re a history buff, a curious resident, or a first-time visitor, the Redoubt’s guided talks promise to be a captivating journey into a bygone age. We want to see the Redoubt fully reopened, through the seafront strategy and by working with other partners. This is your opportunity to see the site as it currently is, and work with us to create a vision for its future"