Eastbourne Borough Council

If you are signed-up to our Garden Waste Collection Service and would like to continue with collections for 2026/27 now is the time to renew!

Complete the online form before Tuesday 31 March to receive collections from April 2026 through to end of March 2027.

lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/gardenwaste

🤝 Day 29 of #30Days30WaysUK – #Volunteering
Volunteering connects you with others, builds resilience & strengthens your community – while giving back. 💛
#PreparednessMonth #Volunteer

💙 Day 10 of #30Days30WaysUK –Let’s talk #MentalHealth

Whether you’re coping with flooding in your home or working on the front line as a responder–today is for you.

Your mental wellbeing matters. One simple but powerful step? sleep😴–because life’s challenges are easier to face when you’re rested.

🌞 Day 8 of #30Days30WaysUK – #TrustedNetworks 🛡️
Fake messages & misinformation spread fast – and can have real consequences.
#Misinformation #PreparednessMonth

🔐 Day 3 of #30Days30WaysUK – #CyberAware & #CyberSafe
It’s Preparedness Month – let’s take your online safety to the next level. 💡
#BePreparedNotScared

Eastbourne Borough Council is inviting people, businesses and community groups to share their views on a new draft Animal Welfare Licensing Policy.

Red the full story at www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/article/4668...

Could you get a little extra help to keep your little one healthy?

If you’re pregnant or you have a child under four, NHS Healthy Start could help with the cost of fruit, veg, milk, and more. 🍎

Find out if you’re eligible: 🍎🥛www.healthystart.nhs.uk

An Amber Heat Health alert has been declared for the South East.

Anyone can become unwell when the weather is hot, but some are at higher risk than others.

Look out for older people, people with health conditions and young children who may find it more difficult to stay cool and hydrated.

Don't miss out!

Take part in a consultation that will help reshape local government and how services are run in the future.

Find out more about Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex and share your views before the closing date of Monday 23 June at www.eastsussexcouncils.org

June 14 – 21 is Drowning Prevention Week.

In the UK, one child drowns at home each month, predominantly in the bath. Many of these incidents involve children under five and bath seats. Stay vigilant: never leave a child unattended in the bath.

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Monday 9th to Sunday 15th June is Carers Week!

The week celebrates and recognises the vital contribution made by the UK’s unpaid carers – 1 in 10 of the East Sussex – who look after a relative, friend or neighbour who couldn’t manage without them.

Find out more - www.cftc.org.uk/whats-on/

There's still time to take part in a consultation that will help reshape local government and how services are run in the future.

Find out more and share you views at www.eastsussexcouncils.org by Monday 23 June 2025.

image of Mrs Oliver-Wolff BEM with outgoing Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Candy Vaughan, following last night’s ceremony.

Eastbourne Borough Council has honoured Holocaust survivor Dorit Oliver-Wolff BEM by bestowing her with its highest award, Freedom of the Borough.

www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/article/3248...

Photo of the Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Margaret Bannister

New Mayor elected as fresh appointments made to Cabinet
Councillor Margaret Bannister was last night (Wednesday) elected Mayor of Eastbourne as she steps down from her Deputy Leader and portfolio holder roles amid a Cabinet restructure.

www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/article/3250...

A group of GP practices in Sussex has joined forces with a sports centre operator to open a new healthcare service in #Eastbourne.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...