Eastbourne Borough Council

30/10/2026

Discover, Celebrate, Grow is a community-led exhibition by DC Learn running from 10 October 2026 to 20 February 2027 at The Volt 67-69 Seaside Road, giving you plenty of opportunities to visit and explore the artwork, maps, memories and local history on display.

The exhibition includes:

🗺️ A projected map of the Devonshire Ward featuring places explored by local researchers
🔤 A unique alphabet created from found letters around the area
🎨 A large-scale community map painted with Eastbourne Sketchbook Club
✏️ Artwork from the Home Ed and Networx groups

Visitors are also invited to contribute their own memories and stories throughout the exhibition, helping it grow over time.

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

29/10/2026

Everyday emergencies like storms can disrupt the essential services you rely on -like your phone, water, power and the internet.

Taking a few simple steps to prepare can make a big difference, helping you manage while emergency support reaches those who need it most.

If you or someone you know might need extra support during a gas, electricity or water outage, they may be able to sign up for the Priority Services Register. It’s a free service that ensures utility companies know who may need extra assistance.

Lots of households are eligible, including those of pensionable age, people with long-term illnesses, and families with children under 5.

Find out more about how to prepare and check your eligibility for extra help by searching using the 'Be Ready' link in our bio.

29/10/2026

Are you hosting an event for Inter Faith Week, 8–15 November?

Register it as part of the national programme and visit the Inter Faith Week page to find out more.

Inter Faith Week is shaped by the organisations and communities that choose to take part.

From small local activities to larger events, each contribution becomes part of a national programme bringing people together across faith and belief.

With Inter Faith Week now less than two weeks away, that programme is taking shape across the country.

Explore what’s happening and find a way to take part.

8-15 November 2026

29/10/2026

This free toolkit from the National Emergencies Trust helps communities take simple, practical steps before an emergency happens - starting with the people, skills, places and resources they already have.

Find out more on the National Emergencies Trust page.

28/10/2026

Eastbourne will come together to commemorate Armistice Day with a series of events next month, including the Sunday Service of Remembrance on 8 November.

The annual Service of Remembrance, which takes place at the War Memorial, begins with a military parade through the town watched by hundreds of residents and visitors.

Led by representatives from the military, ex-service personnel, emergency services and other organisations, the procession will start from Terminus Road precinct at 10.25am before moving along Cornfield Road to the War Memorial.

On arrival, they will be joined by civic dignitaries, including the Mayor of Eastbourne and the Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex, Professor Nick Webborn CBE DL, who will lead a parade from the Town Hall at 10.30am to the War Memorial, where the service will begin.

A thanksgiving service conducted by the Mayor’s Chaplain, Reverend Jonathan Ga***rd will be accompanied by musicians from the Eastbourne Citadel Salvation Army Band and the Scottish Pipe Band. The service will include a two-minute silence at 11am and the official wreath-laying.

The service concludes with a parade by ex-military personnel along South Street. To facilitate the event, a number of road closures will be put in place between 10am and 1pm.

The Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Margaret Bannister, said: “Remembrance is a deeply poignant time for Eastbourne as we honour the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of all those who have served within the armed forces and emergency services, and their families too.

“The incredible turnout we see year after year is a testament to the strength of shared gratitude within our community. It is our duty to ensure that the sacrifices of those who served are never forgotten and that we continue to stand in solidarity with our veterans and active service personnel today.”

Other Remembrance Services
Eastbourne’s Remembrance events will begin with the annual Concert of Remembrance by Eastbourne Silver Band at Our Lady of Ransom Church in Grange Road on Sunday 1 November at 2.30pm, also attended by the Mayor of Eastbourne.

On Sunday 8 November, a service at the Ruthless Memorial at Butts Brow will honour the crew who lost their lives when the World War II USAAF Liberator bomber crashed into the downland above Willingdon in 1944. Led by the Royal British Legion and attended by the Mayor of Eastbourne, the service begins at 3pm, with attendees meeting at Butts Brow car park at 2.45pm.

On Armistice Day – Wednesday 11 November – there will be a service at 10.40am at the War Memorial Houses in Victoria Drive attended by the Mayor of Eastbourne. These houses and memorial were funded by the residents of Eastbourne at the end of WWII as a tribute to those who died or were injured in action, and are still used today as homes for ex-service personnel with medical disabilities and their families.

For more information on events in Eastbourne, visit Visit Eastbourne or contact Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre on 01323 415415.

27/10/2026

Every year, we check the electoral register is up to date. We’ve almost finished our checks for this year.

If you’ve not already responded, we might call you or visit you at home to check your details.

27/10/2026

Following a record-breaking weekend, Beachy Head Marathon athletes can begin training for their next challenge with 2027 entries now on sale.

One of the UK’s biggest off-road marathons will return from 23 – 24 October 2027, with entries open at early bird prices for a limited time.

After a particularly wet and windy run at this year’s event, athletes are celebrating their remarkable race achievements from over the weekend, including a women’s course record in one event.

Thousands of runners took on the iconic South Downs route with Timothy Short being the first across the Marathon finish line with a time of 3:06:32, and Alice Robinson being the first woman back with a time of 3:42:20.

In the Ultramarathon Joshua Woods managed a sub four-hour run with an impressive time of 3:53:13, while Lizzie Broughton not only placed first in the women’s category but broke the women’s Ultramarathon course record with a time of 4:46:11.

In the 10k, Aaron O’Shaughnessy took the top spot with a time of 41:04, while Meads runner Katie Stephens was the first female home with a time of 45:06.

Finally on Sunday, Steve Feltbower placed first in the Half Marathon with a time of 1:30:12, and Harriet Bloor was the fastest woman back with time of 1:37:33.

Eastbourne Borough Council’s Lead Member for Tourism & Place, Cllr Jenny Williams said, “Congratulations to everyone who braved the weather and took part – you are all incredible! Thank you also to the charities and volunteers who supported the event over the weekend providing a warm welcome under difficult circumstances.

“This year was particularly challenging thanks to not one, but two storms, however the Beachy Head Marathon spirit was alive and well and everyone came together to deliver another fantastic event.”

The Beachy Head Marathon is supported by a number of volunteers and charities including Mankind, Eastbourne Sea Cadets, Birling Gap Coastguard, Beachy Head Ramblers, Seaford Striders, Victoria Baptist Church, St Wilfrid’s Hospice and Hailsham Rotary Club.

Each voluntary organisation will receive a donation from the event – with more than £100,000 issued to date. It is also estimated that runners themselves raise a further £100,000 for good causes each year through sponsorship alone.

The Beachy Head Marathon returns from 23 – 24 October 2026 for its 47th year, starting and finishing on Eastbourne Seafront. The event is supported by The View Hotel, Euro Self Drive and Bede’s School.

The challenging off-road course includes an eye-watering 300 steps, 14 gates, an elevation gain of up to 1,381m and all seven of the world renowned Seven Sisters white cliffs.

The picturesque route also takes in parts of the South Downs Way, national park countryside, forest, four villages, two lighthouses and one river valley – making it one of the most scenic and challenging to complete.

For more information, to view all results and photos or to enter for 2027, visit BeachyHeadMarathon.com.

Image Credits: Mick Hall

27/10/2026

New grant funding available for community groups with an idea that could help local people be better prepared for emergencies - fund out more below!

🚨 Could your organisation help Sussex communities prepare for emergencies?

The Sussex Community Resilience Forum: CR2 Fund is opening for applications on Monday 2 November, offering grants of up to £5,500 to help voluntary and community organisations build local resilience.

The fund supports practical projects that help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. This includes:
💚 Emergency planning and community response training
💚 Volunteer coordination and welfare support
💚 Communications campaigns and equipment
💚 Supporting vulnerable or isolated residents

If your organisation has an idea that could help make communities across Sussex safer and better prepared, find out more about the fund and how to apply 👇https://ow.ly/E5Hw5100ZJ5

East Sussex County Council West Sussex County Council Sussex Police Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner East Sussex Fire and Rescue NHS Surrey and Sussex

26/10/2026

🌳 Treebourne community tree nursery volunteer session 🌳

📅 Saturday 31 October 2026
⏰ 9am–12pm
📍 Churchdale Allotments, Eastbourne, BN22

Join Treebourne to prepare young trees for an exciting planting project at a local school.

They’ll be:
• digging up trees
• pruning
• bundling trees ready for transport

There’s something for everyone, even if digging isn’t your thing. Drop in at any time and stay for as long as you can.

☕ Hot drinks and biscuits will be served at around 10.30am.

Getting there:

Access the allotments from the bike path where Churchdale Road meets Bridgemere Road. On-street parking is available, or you can drive along the wide bike path and enter through the main gate.

Follow the road to the small car park at the end. From there, walk back towards the gate, take the first right and follow the road until you see us.

Please share, and tag someone who might like to lend a hand! 🌱