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27-05-2025
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Plans to convert historic towers into holiday lets
An East Sussex council is due to consider plans which would see two historic military towers turned into holiday lets. The plans, submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council's (EBC) planning committee, would see internal and external conversions to Martello Towers 66 and 64 near Sovereign Harbour and the Crumbles respectively. The proposals have the support of Historic England and local heritage group The Eastbourne Society. However, critics have raised concerns about noise, parking, wildlife impact and light pollution. Martello Towers were originally built to serve as military defences during the Napoleonic era. Specific works on the Grade II listed structures include roof extensions, solar panel installations and the construction of new access staircases to turn them into short-term holiday lets. In a statement reproduced within a report to the planning committee, a spokesman for Historic England said the heritage and public benefits "outweigh the harm", according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). It said the works would "likely remove the assets from the Heritage At Risk register". The applications, submitted by Robert Adams, have been recommended for approval with the committee report noting the applicant had worked "closely with Historic England over the last few years" on proposed designs. Both applications received 54 objection letters each, citing concerns over privacy for local residents and sea flooding works conducted by the Environment Agency (EA). The EA had initially raised concerns about the proposals but has since withdrawn its objections subject to conditions. EBC's planning committee is due to consider the applications on 3 June. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. The Eastbourne Society Historic England Environment Agency Eastbourne Borough Council Local Democracy Reporting Service Coastal fort to get £118k overhaul Martello tower history project needs volunteers Sea defences swept away near towers
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26-05-2025
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Holocaust survivor granted town's highest honour
A Holocaust survivor has been honoured with Eastbourne's highest award. Dorit Oliver-Wolff BEM was granted the Freedom of the Borough by Eastbourne Borough Council during a ceremony at the Town Hall on Wednesday, May 21. Mrs Oliver-Wolff, who was born in Yugoslavia in 1936, endured years of hiding and near starvation after her home country was invaded by Nazi Germany in 1941. Her father was killed, and the experiences profoundly shaped her life. After the war, she rebuilt her life and became a successful singer and top 10 recording artist in Germany. In recent years, she has lived in Eastbourne and dedicated her time to sharing her story and educating others about the Holocaust. She was awarded a British Empire Medal for services to Holocaust education and awareness in 2019. The motion to confer the Freedom of the Borough honour was put forward by Councillor Robert Smart and seconded by Councillor Stephen Holt. The symbolic and ceremonial honour, which dates back to the Middle Ages, recognises eminent services or achievements. A council spokesperson said: "Eastbourne Borough Council has honoured Holocaust survivor Dorit Oliver-Wolff BEM by bestowing her with its highest award, Freedom of the Borough. "Mrs Oliver-Wolff BEM was admitted as an Honorary Freewoman of the Borough of Eastbourne in recognition and appreciation of her extraordinary life, her outstanding contribution to Eastbourne and its community, her work as a freedom fighter and campaigner for human rights, her dedication to Holocaust education and her passion to ensure that the Holocaust is never forgotten."
BBC News
02-05-2025
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What's on in Sussex this May Bank Holiday weekend?
Some of the biggest events on the Sussex social calendar are happening this bank holiday weekend, which has been dubbed Marvellous "something for everybody", people across the county will be able to enjoy theatre, comedy, cabaret, exhibitions, family shows, spoken word and circus, among other popular Brighton Fringe festival begins on Friday, celebrating its 20th year with "a feast of good taste", while Brighton Festival kicks off on Saturday with the annual parade of children through the crowds of visitors are expected to bring a welcome boost to trade for many businesses. Some of the highlights include Magnificent Motors in Eastbourne on Saturday and Sunday and celebratory Jack in the Green parade in Hastings on Martin, head of events and seafront at Eastbourne Borough Council, told Radio Sussex: "We have Magnificent Motors this weekend, which is taking place on the Western Lawns which is just opposite the Grand Hotel. "We have over 600 vintage cars, everything from 1900, very early vehicles, to modern day electrics."He added there will also be a funfair, lots of retailers and a bar on site, as well as a stage for presentations and free event will be an "excellent fun day out for all the family", Mr Martin said. In Hastings, Keith Leech, founder of the annual Jack in the Green event, said: "We've got a lot coming up this weekend, it's really really exciting."We've discovered that there's a sort of Jack in the Green-type thing that used to happen in Jamaica and the local Afro-Caribbean community have been working on it and they're doing a talk this evening, so that's going to be really exciting."Then we've got a folk session playing music, singing songs in the East Hastings Angling Association."Then over the weekend we've got Morris dancing across the streets of Hastings, all day long, particularly around the Old Town area, every single day, culminating with the procession with the Jack in the Green on Monday." In Brighton and Hove, Amy Keogh, managing director of the Brighton Fringe Festival, said there were more than 800 events planned for this year."People have the freedom to put a show on, do a performance... and so you get the chance to see some brilliant stuff, some crazy stuff," she told Radio Sussex."We cross so many genres, we go through theatre, music, circus, comedy, family shows, dance, exhibitions. We've got new venues which are bringing new shows."With forecasters predicting the sunshine and high temperatures will stick around, visitors and residents will be able to enjoy a splash to cool paddling pools - at Saunders Park, Hove Lagoon and The Level - are opening in Brighton and Hove from Saturday until 14 the King's Road paddling pool is planned to be re-opened in the summer, the council Alan Robins, cabinet member for sports and recreation at Brighton & Hove City Council, said: "We know how important this paddling pool is to the local community. "Now we are certain the roadworks which would have impacted the site will take place later in the year we have made the decision to re-open this pool for the summer."We are currently sourcing quotes to bring the pool up to a suitable standard but are determined to have it open and being enjoyed by families as soon as possible."
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28-03-2025
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Worthing seafront big wheel given green light
The return of a big wheel in Worthing has been approved by council planners. The 44m (144ft) observation wheel will be based on the seafront between the pier and lido, opposite Montague Place. Worthing Borough Council (WBC) said the West Sussex attraction - which would offer "unique views" of the seaside and surrounding areas - could be up and running from 7 April. It is set to operate from March to November, between 10:00 and 22:00, until 2028 under the plans. WBC said it would begin preparing the promenade for the installation in the coming days, fencing off areas to ensure the wheel could be safely delivered and assembled. Concerns were previously raised that the wheel's height could negatively impact several listed buildings nearby and encroach on the privacy of neighbouring residents. However, a council planning document said the benefits of bringing visitors to the town centre and seafront would outweigh the "limited harm" of the wheel. A same-sized wheel was granted planning permission in 2024, while a 46m (150.9ft) high one was approved in 2019. WBC's planning committee voted six to one in favour of the move. It comes as Eastbourne Borough Council announced the seaside town is due to get its own observation wheel, which it called a "big crowd pleaser". Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Big wheel set to return to Worthing Brighton i360 reopens under new ownership Sussex seaside town to get big wheel Worthing Borough Council
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27-03-2025
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Sussex seaside town to get big wheel
An East Sussex seaside town is set to get an observation wheel. The 36m (118ft) big wheel - dubbed the "Sky Club" - is due to be on Eastbourne's eastern seafront, near the beaches east of the Redoubt, from 5 April. An Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) spokesperson said the attraction would increase footfall to the area and "light up" the night-time economy. "The observation wheel is such a big crowd-pleaser for people of all ages," they said. EBC said the promenade would be temporarily closed between Treasure Island car park and the T-junction near Splash Point Café from 7:00 BST on 31 March until 4 April to install the wheel. It will operate for four weeks, according to EBC. The local authority said the wheel would offer "panoramic views" of the seafront towards Sovereign Harbour and the town's pier. Eastbourne has had an big wheel on the western side of the seafront in previous years. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Red Arrows to lead East Sussex airshow Big wheel set to return to Worthing Royal Pavilion display to explore history of colour Eastbourne Borough Council
