25/09/2026
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๐ I am delighted to announce that Eastbourne Pier has formally been registered as an Asset of Community Value.
๐ค Following growing concerns about the future of the Pier, I joined forces with Friends of Eastbourne Seafront, a local community group, to help them submit an application to nominate the Pier as an Asset of Community Value.
๐ This is a fitting recognition of the Pierโs vital role in our local economy and its central place in Eastbourneโs identity, heritage and community.
๐ฐ This newly recognised status means that, if the Pier was ever put up for sale while an asset of community value, a legal 6 month pause kicks in where community groups and others will have an opportunity to prepare a bid and raise funds for it accordingly.
๐ I want to thank everyone at Friends of Eastbourne Seafront, particularly Gaynor and Mark, for their cooperation and commitment to safeguarding our Pier.
๐ช While this is an important step in protecting the future of one of Eastbourneโs most iconic landmarks, there is more work to do to ensure that the Pier is safeguarded for future generations.