Councillors Call For Action on Street Trees Wednesday, 26 August, 2026 Conservative councillors are calling for urgent action on dead and dangerous street trees after two recent incidents highlighted the risks facing residents. Earlier this year, a large branch in Milnthorpe Road fell and damaged a parked car. In Ratton last week, another large tree came down across a footpath. Both trees had been reported as concerns well before they failed, yet no action was taken... Articles
Cllr Smart Column - Reflections at Christmas 24th December 2025 As we approach the festive season, I would like to wish you, your family and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Whilst this is naturally a... Articles
The Social Side to Eastbourne Conservatives 19th December 2025 One of the real pleasures of our Association events is the chance to hear directly from some of the most compelling voices in public life, without the filter of... Articles
Conditions Set For New Housing Plans 13th December 2025 Earlier this month, the Planning Committee met to determine three applications that will shape different parts of Eastbourne in very different ways. The first... Articles
The Future Of Our Seafront 10th December 2025 It is welcome that the Council has finally brought forward a formal strategy for our town’s most important asset, even if many residents might wonder why it has... Articles
An Eastbourne View on The Budget 4th December 2025 By Cllr David Small Since the election of the new Labour government, the financial direction of travel has become increasingly clear. Despite promising... Articles
Cllr Smart Column: Bandstand Delays and Bedfordwell Failure 16th November 2025 Welcome to my third monthly newsletter column. I appreciate the continued positive feedback from readers and thank everyone who has taken the time to share... Articles
Cllr di Cara: Reflections on Conference 9th November 2025 It was great to be in Manchester last month for the Conservative Party Conference. Over four days, we heard some genuinely ambitious policy announcements that... Articles
Councillors Support the Poppy Appeal 6th November 2025 Eastbourne Conservative councillors joined veterans and volunteers along Terminus Road and the Beacon last Saturday to help raise funds for the Royal British... Articles
Serious Questions Over Council’s £45 Million Housing Project 5th November 2025 Eastbourne Council’s Conservative opposition are calling for urgent answers after it emerged that Boutique Modern, the modular build company appointed by... Articles
Welcome to Conservative Party Conference 2026 4th October 2026 Join us as we open CPC26. National News
Conservatives Pledge to Abolish “absurd” Childcare Cliff Edge 4th October 2026 Kemi sets out her plan to end the childcare cliff edge to Support Families and Boost Growth National News
Conservatives set out 'The Right Way' for Britain 4th October 2026 Kemi Badenoch publishes The Right Way 50 years after landmark The Right Approach' National News
Sick note 2nd October 2026 Being signed off sick can be the first step on the way to a lifetime on benefits. National News
Conservatives Announce “back to work” card 25th September 2026 Restricting what people can spend benefits on, saving taxpayers £538 million a year. National News
