Eastbourne’s parks, beaches and green spaces are set to get the long-term investment plan they deserve.
The Eastbourne Neighbourhood Board is working with partners and Eastbourne Borough Council to develop a ten-year roadmap to protect, connect and transform the natural spaces that make our town special – from our beloved seafront to peaceful parks, lakes, waterways and connections to the South Downs.
Following a comprehensive audit and public engagement which will take place this Spring, we’re aiming to publish a priority projects plan this summer. This will give us a clear framework for investment that makes Eastbourne both a wonderful place to live and an attractive destination for visitors.
What could this look like?
Projects could include connected active trails and off-road walking and cycling routes, an accessible beach garden, community orchards, edible street initiatives, forest schools for young people, pollinator-friendly wildflower meadows, and therapeutic gardening hubs where GPs can refer patients for outdoor wellbeing programmes.
We’re also looking at practical improvements: the restoration and maintenance of our much loved parks and gardens, better pathways for wheelchairs and buggies, sensory gardens for families and children, outdoor spaces for youth education, and nature-based projects that tackle social isolation while supporting mental and physical health.
Your voice matters
Local community groups, schools and ‘Friends of’ organisations will be partners throughout this process. A greener town is a stronger town – and this roadmap is about creating spaces where everyone can thrive, connect and feel a genuine sense of ownership and pride.
Eastbourne has incredible potential, and we see it every day. These green and blue spaces aren’t just amenities – they’re the heart of our heritage, wellbeing, our identity and our future.
We’ll be sharing more details about how you can get involved in the Spring. Watch this space!