Lockdown: Business Grants Available

1. Lockdown Grant – NEW Following the Prime Minister’s announcement last night, the Chancellor has today announced a new grant for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses.  Retail, hospitality and leisure business premises forced to close can...
Tier 4 Update – Sussex

Tier 4 Update – Sussex

Today (December 23rd) it was announced that Eastbourne (and Sussex) will be placed into tier 4 as of Boxing Day to tackle the rising cases of COVID 19.Summary of new rules Bars, pubs and restaurants must close with the exception of sales by takeaway,...
Grant Portal Live

Grant Portal Live

The portals to apply for grants are now open and another is due to open tomorrow, Friday 18th December. Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) 2/12/2020 to 15/12/2020 Eastbourne Borough Council are now accepting applications for the Local Restrictions Support Grant...
Our Town My Story

Our Town My Story

If you are on Facebook, you may have seen our videos for our ‘Our Town My Story’ campaign. We have been working with Keith Ridley to produce a series of short films exploring the importance of shopping locally: how it benefits not just the business owners...
Tier 2 – Licensing Meeting

Tier 2 – Licensing Meeting

Yesterday evening, Your Eastbourne BID met with Eastbourne Borough Council licensing department to discuss the tier 2 restrictions, and raise questions that had been sent to us.  We have attached our notes below. It includes how licensing will support businesses,...