We feel these eyesores are blighting our beautiful county and we would love to see some action.
Many run-down buildings have been earmarked for restoration which has failed to materialise, others have seen planning applications fall through and some have even been devastated by fires.
Many important buildings have been granted listed status, which protects them from being demolished or altered but sadly does not ensure they are properly maintained.
From abandoned stores – like House of Fraser in Chichester – to once magnificent buildings, these are some of the eyesores we would love to see restored over the next 12 months. Let us know which buildings you would like to see tackled.
1. Curzon Cinema, Eastbourne
Curzon Cinema, in Langney Road, Eastbourne closed in 2020 and has been on the market for several years. The three-storey cinema was built in 1900, with a yard at the rear. The ground floor was used as a foyer, customer toilets, projection rooms and two screens with seating for 220 people each. The mezzanine floor had more customer toilets and staff rooms, and the first floor had a foyer with customer toilets and a projection room for a third screen for 520 people. The entire site extends to 0.24 of an acre and the character property occupies a prominent position. Photo: Jon Rigby
2. Clair Hall, Haywards Heath
Clair Hall, in Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, was used as a vaccination centre during Covid. It was purpose built as a community venue with theatre provision in 1971 and ran an active performance programme before the pandemic. Mid Sussex District Council said last summer that it had gone out to the market to take plans for a new cultural offer to the next stage. Photo: S Robards
3. Debenhams, Eastbourne
The former Debenhams building, in Terminus Road, Eastbourne, has been closed since 2020 with no signs of redevelopment, although the site appears in the council's Growth Strategy. The former store has become a known location for antisocial behaviour and urban exploring. Photo: Jon Rigby
4. House of Fraser, Chicheste
House of Fraser was in Chichester for more than 40 years but the prime city-centre site, opposite Chichester Cathedral, has been empty since January 2019. Before House of Fraser, it was Army & Navy and prior to that, it was Morants - a Southsea company that relocated from in 1941 due to extensive damage during the Blitz. Having owned the West Street store since the 1970s, House of Fraser confirmed the final closing date in October 2018, following months of uncertainty. The news came just two years after a major refurbishment programme was completed, with increased floor space and new premium brands across all departments. It was all to no avail and the last day of trading was January 27, 2019. Photo: Nikki Jeffery