Eastbourne Accessible Beach

26/01/2026

28/07/2025

https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/media/mxvhdpbw/the-bikeability-trust-x-living-streets-road-safety-report-2025-cd.pdf?_ga=2.223586904.250176166.1753711799-2056438323.1753711799

Cycling on the Promenade - Shared Space

Hi all

Please read this report and consider signing the online letter that would be sent to our MP.

I have already written to Josh Babarinde on a separate occasion to ask him to. reject plans for cyclists to ride the promenade as a full shared space scheme. Some of these cycling campaigners are even complaining about hazards on the prom when they ride (illegally) such as wheelchairs, power chairs etc. it seems they have no idea about the Highway Code which puts disabled people, older people, children and pedestrians at the top of the safety hierarchy.

The letter that would be sent to Josh is written by Bikeability and Living Streets both of whom support Active Travel proposals that cyclists and pedestrians should be physically segregated.
Other requests in the letter is for funding to provide better transport schemes, for cyclists to recognise and receive better training, for children to undergo comprehensive cycle training as part of he school curriculum and for Police to be more aware of the Highway Code - this is extremely important for for rollers and walkers who are often at risk when the Highway Code dictates we should not be at risk.

Apologies that this is not better news especially about an accessible beach, but our cycling groups should have dropped these ideas in 2018 when it was outlined that shared space had gone too far and councils should not be taking safe walking areas to build new cycling schemes.

Bay and Eastbourne RollersThe Chaseley TrustEastbourne Dementia Action AllianceEastbourne Blind SocietyCare for the CarersEast Sussex Parent Carer Forum - ESPCFEastbourne SeafrontDefiant Sports

08/06/2025

Please fill this in! The more we can feedback about the importance of making the beach accessible, the more likely it is that authorities and funders will help improve access!

Our Vision “enhance and improve beach access to enable people with medical/mental health conditions and disabilities to play a meaningful and active role in beach life and blue space.” Click here to complete the Beach Access Survey and share your views This documentary was produced by students f...

07/06/2025

With Eastbourne Borough Council seafront 2025 / 2050 consultation and feedback sessions in full swing it is so important to consider inclusive design and to protect the most vulnerable people in our community along our seafront. Eastbourne Conservatives Bournefree Magazine East Sussex Parent Carer Forum - ESPCF Defiant Sports Brian Day Sovereign Harbour Community AgeConcern Eastbourne Eastbourne Liberal Democrats The Chaseley Trust Bay and Eastbourne Rollers Eastbourne Reporter Eastbourne Borough Council Beach Access Team - Brighton & Hove Friends of Eastbourne Seafront Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs

What a beautiful day it is. This is Isaac, from Chorley, relaxed and comfy in one of the reclining De-Bugs and two fleece support cushions. This is his first time on a beach, also the first time the whole family has been able to be together and have fun. To book a Beach Wheelchair on Fleetwoods Accessible Beach, please call:
Freephone 03000 111 003
ITS ALL COMPLETELY FREE.

07/06/2025

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/in-pictures-bexhill-beach-garden-officially-opens-5165926?page=5

Official opening of Bexhills accessible beach garden.

The official opening of Bexhill Beach Garden took place this morning, June 7.

13/02/2025

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This sounds amazing.

Another south coast resort committed to inclusive design.

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05/02/2025

🚌 Join us for the grand opening of our Sensory Bus and Community Fridge ❄️

It'll be a free day of fun and games where you'll be able to get a first glimpse at our Sensory Bus and learn how to access it in future. The bus will be offically opened at 1pm.

You'll also get a free goodie bag from our Community Fridge and get info on how to use the service going forward.

Join us on Saturday the 15th of Feb, 12:30pm - 2pm at our Inclusion Hub. No booking needed.

The Defiant Kids Club session on this day will be cancelled. But please come to this in it's place - they'll be lots to do!

Image Description: A graphic of a bus, a fridge and a box of pantry items with the words "Fridge & 4 Wheels" in the centre.

20/01/2025

Many congratulations to Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs for their "Gold Standard" scheme. An inspiration to all coastal communities that want to deliver inclusive access to their beaches.

20/01/2025

This is a reminder of the video made by Lou and Andy when they first tried out the initial accessible beach platform in Bexhill. This installation is at the Eastern end of Bexhill Promenade.

So Bexhill now has two installations at the Western and Eastern extremes of the promenade.

Our question would be; why is there no disabled access on the central beach?

Centrally there are more people, this would make the beach experience much more inclusive. A central location offers greater safety, options for food and refreshments and better toilet facilities.

20/01/2025

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Many thanks to, The Adventures of Max (Lou and Andy), for sharing this video of their experience on the two accessible beaches in Bexhill.

17/01/2025

Our near neighbours in Bexhill have installed this accessible beach option. If you have transportation it's nice to know that you don't have to travel too far to get access to a local beach. The build consists of a number of boardwalks linking to circular platforms.

We wonder if Eastbourne town board would be creative enough to look at such an opportunity. We are heading for 25% of our population having a protected characteristic. In the main this demographic are severely neglected in services and public design. Hopefully our town funding can start to deliver projects that ensure Eastbourne truly offers up inclusive design for residents and visitors alike.

Beach Access Team - Brighton & Hove Bay and Eastbourne Rollers AgeConcern Eastbourne Memory Lane - Eastbourne Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance East Sussex Parent Carer Forum - ESPCF Sovereign Harbour Community Friends of Eastbourne Seafront Defiant sports The Chaseley Trust Eastbourne Blind Society Care for the Carers Eastbourne Liberal Democrats Bournefree Magazine