Foreword

Our Legacy

This is a legacy defining moment in the history of our wonderful town and one that will benefit generations of residents, both now and long into the future.

I’m obviously delighted that the government recognised the great ambition within our bid. The funding will underpin an ambitious and far-reaching plans to link town centre regeneration with a strengthened visitor economy.

Thanks are owed all those who have contributed to this great council success, particularly Christina Ewbank, Chief Executive of Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce, and all the other members of the stakeholder group for their constructive and supportive contributions and the council officers who drafted the bid.

“Eastbourne working together is Eastbourne at its best!”

Councillor David Tutt, Leader of Eastbourne Borough Council

The news of the bid success means that the Towner project will be completed in 2023 with Black Robin Farm and Victoria Place following shortly after in early 2024.

Christina Ewbank, Chair of the Eastbourne Stakeholder Group, said:

“What a terrific and deserved boost for Eastbourne and all who live and work here.

The bid is really exciting with so many transformative elements within it, be it new infrastructure, cultural and lifestyle developments, educational and employment opportunities and stronger links with the national park and throughout the town.

Eastbourne’s visitor economy is set become all year round and Terminus Road will come alive at night as Victoria Place fizzes with excitement.”