Consultation to be launched on the future of Eastbourne’s council housing services

Jacob Panons
By Jacob Panons
Published 2nd Nov 2023, 11:35 BST
Updated 2nd Nov 2023, 11:36 BST
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A consultation is set to be launched with tenants and leaseholders in Eastbourne over future options for the council’s housing services.

Eastbourne Borough Council (EBC) Cabinet councillors yesterday (Wednesday, November 1) approved the consultation following an internal review of alternative management models for housing currently managed by Eastbourne Homes Limited (EHL).

Cabinet member for housing and planning Peter Diplock said: “Rapid changes are taking place nationally around the way housing services are operating and it is vital that we identify the most appropriate approach to deliver our service going forward.

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“Not least among our concerns is the increasing number of people needing help with housing, combined with a massive rise in homelessness.

Eastbourne councillor Peter Diplock. Picture from EBC/Edward Reeves PhotographyyEastbourne councillor Peter Diplock. Picture from EBC/Edward Reeves Photographyy
Eastbourne councillor Peter Diplock. Picture from EBC/Edward Reeves Photographyy

“We have undertaken a comprehensive internal assessment which found that transferring housing management from EHL back into the council is most likely to deliver the greatest benefit to both tenants and the authority.

“Now we would like to hear people’s opinions, especially those of tenants and leaseholders, about how they want their homes and estates to be managed and give feedback on our assessment. This is an opportunity to help shape future housing services and inform our final decision.”

The consultation will take place over the coming months with more information to be released soon.