Latest

A controversial plan to close most public toilets and the heritage service is part of the council’s attempts to balance the books: if a local authority’s spending exceeds its income, it must effectively declare itself bankrupt and only run essential services. We look at Eastbourne’s financial position

By Rebecca Maer “I’ve never lost my temper in public like that before!” Sarah Farrow said as she walked down the steps of the Town Hall. Senior Liberal Democrat members of Eastbourne Borough Council had just agreed spending cuts of £2.7 million for this year, including the possible

By Rebecca Maer Amid a raft of proposed council spending cuts, we examine the figures being quoted for running arts and heritage in Eastbourne High above Eastbourne, surrounded by sky and downland, is the flint-faced barn housing the Beachy Head Story. Through a wide window at the back, there are

Rebecca Maer, Eastbourne Reporter Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter Eastbourne council leaders agreed spending cuts of £2.7 million for this year at a meeting last night of the cabinet amid jeers and heckling from residents in the public gallery. The borough council’s ruling Liberal Democrats agreed to

Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democrary Reporter Rebecca Maer, Eastbourne Reporter Controversial proposals to build a six-storey retirement living complex in Eastbourne on the waterfront have been approved by councillors. Eastbourne Borough Council’s planning committee last night granted permission to build 126 "apartments for older people” on land to

By Rebecca Maer More details have emerged of drastic spending cuts planned in Eastbourne to save £2.2 million to cover the costs of homelessness. The cuts will affect many aspects of life ranging from finding an outside operator for the town's theatres and rationalising swimming pools to

Gary Murray's piece chronicles the Royal Hippodrome in Eastbourne, highlighting its survival through historic threats and restoration efforts. From its grand opening in 1883 to recent refurbishments, the theatre has hosted notable acts and faced scandals. Today, it thrives with diverse performances