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Planned spending cuts target leisure, parks and public toilets

Planned spending cuts target leisure, parks and public toilets

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

The revival of the Royal Hippodrome in Eastbourne

The revival of the Royal Hippodrome in Eastbourne

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

Extensive cuts to culture and leisure likely in bid to save £2.7 million

Extensive cuts to culture and leisure likely in bid to save £2.7 million

By Rebecca Maer Drastic cuts are set to be made to cultural life and leisure in Eastbourne. Eastbourne Borough Council is considering cutting funding for the Towner gallery (above), closing the Beachy Head heritage centre, changing how the theatres operate and selling assets. A second round of cuts later this

The Channel swimmer who battled to reach the French coast

The Channel swimmer who battled to reach the French coast

Craig Kircher, a 49-year-old electrician, successfully swam across the English Channel to France in 14 hours, overcoming a migraine and challenging currents. His intense training and mental resilience enabled him to achieve what fewer than 2,000 people worldwide have done, raising £4,500 for charity

Solar panels on Eastbourne Levels given go ahead

Solar panels on Eastbourne Levels given go ahead

By Rebecca Maer Solar panels will be installed across an agricultural flood plain either side of the railway track into Eastbourne after councillors approved the scheme. They voted narrowly in favour – with three for, two against and one absention – after the scheme was discussed at last night’s Eastbourne Borough

Sovereign Harbour flats scheme still too big, say councillors

Sovereign Harbour flats scheme still too big, say councillors

By Rebecca Maer A controversial retirement scheme planned for Sovereign Harbour was last night deferred for the second time as councillors dug their heels in over the scale of the design, rejecting a recommendation to approve it. The original plan for three blocks at Martinique Way at the edge of

Have your say on Orchard Road apartments plan

Have your say on Orchard Road apartments plan

By Huw Oxburgh, BBC-funded Local Democracy Reporter Council plans to build town centre apartments in Eastbourne on the site of the former magistrates' court are now open for comment. In a planning application validated last week, Eastbourne Borough Council has put forward fresh proposals to build housing on the