Why the Electoral Registration canvass takes place. We’re contacting all households to make sure that the electoral register is up to date. When you receive your letter/email, just follow the instructions so we know you’re registered and ready to vote.

Electoral 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.

🟧 AMBER HEAT ALERT Temperatures are expected to remain high across the South East until Friday 14 August. Remember to: 💧Drink plenty of water 🌳Stay in the shade ☀️Avoid the hottest part of the day Check in on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours. nhs.uk/heatwave

⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning UPDATED ⚠️⚠️ Extreme heat across parts of England and Wales Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 June Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

Don’t risk your life for a Like for a #Selfie. Stay away from the edge. You could fall or the cliff could! #BeCliffAware

Stay #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/3L7vMJn

In 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/

Supervise 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 #BeCliffAware

We'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!

Did 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 ⬇️

Voter ID

You need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.

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Don’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 #BeCliffAware

Your 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/foodwaste

Some beaches are only accessible during low tide. Once the sea comes in, you could end up stuck. Always check tide times tidetimes.org.uk

From 1 April, you can recycle food & drink cartons at home. Includes Tetra Paks. More info: www.eastsussex.gov.uk/rubbish-recy...

The 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. #BeCliffAware

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. buff.ly/5TG2e1B

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.

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...

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...