The Guide from Thursday, December 11th, 2025

THERE is something very special happening in Ashdown Forest on Saturday from 11am until 3pm.

Energise Sussex Coast (ESC) helps residents in East Sussex to bring down the cost of electricity, gas and water bills and to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. Its free, impartial and confidential energy advice service is for everyone.

Eastbourne Borough Council this week officially renewed its historic affiliation with His Majesty’s Ship (HMS) Puncher - an Archer-class patrol vessel - during a special re-signing ceremony at the Town Hall.

Eastbourne Borough Council is allocating £200,000 to support the town’s most vulnerable residents who are struggling amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Contractors employed by Eastbourne Borough Council successfully completed key structural tests on Eastbourne Bandstand this week.

Eastbourne Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved a new seafront strategy that offers a long-term plan to create a vibrant, safe, inclusive and sustainable seafront that reflects the values and aspirations of the community.

Lewes District Council has opened a newly upgraded and redesigned playground in Walmer Road, Seaford, inspired by the ideas of local schoolchildren.