Storm Goretti: Street Cleansing team out in Eastbourne as Storm passes through East Sussex

The Street Cleansing team in Eastbourne were out in the early hours to help clean up after Storm Goretti made its way through the town.

Eastbourne Borough Council confirmed that the team were out in the early hours of Friday, January 9, helping to clear shingle from the promenade as well as ‘assess the impact from the storm.

The Street Cleansing team were called to help clean up in Eastbourne after Storm Goretti made its way through the town. Picture: Eastbourne Borough Council

placeholder image — The Street Cleansing team were called to help clean up in Eastbourne after Storm Goretti made its way through the town. Picture: Eastbourne Borough Council

The council had also confirmed that the floodgates between Eastbourne Pier and the Glass House would be closed on Thursday, January 8 due to the storm.

A spokesperson for Eastbourne Borough Council said: “The Street Cleansing team were out early doors, assessing the impact of Storm Goretti.

"They'll be working hard to clear shingle from the promenade - please take when out and about, the storm has passed but it will still be a wet and windy one.”

A flood alert remains in place for Pevensey seafront, with the Environment Agency stating that flooding is expected in the area until Friday, January 9.