The official account for Eastbourne Borough Council. We monitor this account 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Visit lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/ to access our services or find our other platforms at https://linktr.ee/EastbourneBoroughhttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3muoff3xlgh2iElectoral Registration Annual Canvass is Underway. You’ll be receiving a letter/email soon asking if your household details on the electoral register are correct. All you need to do is follow the instructions, and you'll be ready to have your say in upcoming elections.04 Sep 2026 07:01 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3muoff3xlgh2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3mlifix7w6w2uDon’t risk your life for a Like for a #Selfie. Stay away from the edge. You could fall or the cliff could! #BeCliffAware10 May 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlifix7w6w2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3mkwovvvtnw2pStay #WeatherReady this summer by downloading the @metoffice.gov.uk App, where you can access daily weather forecasts plus beach, UV and pollen forecasts, helping you to stay safe and be prepared for any summer weather. Read more summer tips here: bit.ly/3L7vMJn03 May 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkwovvvtnw2phttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3mkuf6lfnv42wIn the last few years there have been numerous incidents of people getting cut off by the sea at the base of cliffs. Always check tide times before walking along beaches and stay away from the base of cliffs. www.tidetimes.org.uk/02 May 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuf6lfnv42whttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3mkf3nibibd2eSupervise children and pets at all times on or around chalk cliffs, and keep well away from the edge and base. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard #BeCliffAware26 Apr 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkf3nibibd2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3mk5gu4bysb2rWe've launched Food Waste Hero, our new arcade-style video game. It’s a fun way to get into the food waste mindset and quickly learn what can or can't go into your new caddy. Have a go at www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/food-waste-game We hope you enjoy it, and good luck with achieving a high score!23 Apr 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk5gu4bysb2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3mk2wh74jou2rDid you know? 📢 You need photo ID to vote at a polling station in elections in England. Find out what ID is accepted and apply for free voter ID if you need to ⬇️ https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id?utm_source=partner_social&utm_medium=social_media&utm_campaign=voter_id&utm_content=voter_id_home22 Apr 2026 07:01 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk2wh74jou2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3mjqwz7zfm32qDon’t gather at the base of cliffs for shade, or if the rest of the beach is busy. Chalk can and does fall from above without warning, and you will be in danger of getting crushed or trapped! Cliff falls happen much more often than people think #BeCliffAware18 Apr 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjqwz7zfm32qhttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3miy6wjgw2p2wYour food waste equipment is on the way! Kits are being delivered over the next few weeks, with info on how it works and your collection day. Collections start late April once everyone’s set up. More info: www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/foodwaste08 Apr 2026 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3miy6wjgw2p2whttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3milawravxj23Some beaches are only accessible during low tide. Once the sea comes in, you could end up stuck. Always check tide times tidetimes.org.uk03 Apr 2026 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3milawravxj23https://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3mienqjpqqb2gFrom 1 April, you can recycle food & drink cartons at home. Includes Tetra Paks. More info: https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/recycle31 Mar 2026 17:02 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mienqjpqqb2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3mi4binl5tz2wThe views of our coastline are breath-taking, but don’t let them be your last. Stay away from the edge and base of cliffs as they do crumble, crack and fall without warning. #BeCliffAware28 Mar 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4binl5tz2whttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3mgshp6n2me2kIf 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/gardenwaste11 Mar 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgshp6n2me2khttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3lxrasi2x7q2sEastbourne 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 https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/article/4668/Community-invited-to-have-their-say-on-animal-welfare-protections01 Sep 2025 09:06 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxrasi2x7q2shttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3lu35zdwrwl2uCould 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.uk16 Jul 2025 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu35zdwrwl2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3lssqy267u72xAn 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.30 Jun 2025 08:22 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3lssqy267u72xhttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3ls6pggknr72tDon'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.org22 Jun 2025 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls6pggknr72thttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3lrkloixzgj2pJune 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. buff.ly/5TG2e1B14 Jun 2025 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrkloixzgj2phttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3lr5vynpovx26Monday 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/09 Jun 2025 08:01 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr5vynpovx26https://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3lqu2uc3xgz2aThere'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 2025.05 Jun 2025 10:02 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqu2uc3xgz2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3lpt3i3nyfg2mEastbourne Borough Council has honoured Holocaust survivor Dorit Oliver-Wolff BEM by bestowing her with its highest award, Freedom of the Borough. https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/article/3248/Council-confers-highest-honour-on-Holocaust-survivor23 May 2025 07:15 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpt3i3nyfg2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3lpqx5qq6ys2vNew 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. https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/article/3250/New-Mayor-elected-as-fresh-appointments-made-to-Cabinet22 May 2025 10:52 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpqx5qq6ys2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/eastbournebc.bsky.social/post/3llbihuye3s2xA group of GP practices in Sussex has joined forces with a sports centre operator to open a new healthcare service in #Eastbourne. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz615n532e6o26 Mar 2025 09:39 +0000at://did:plc:sgkggbjh6vsfqrfjbiuemwef/app.bsky.feed.post/3llbihuye3s2x