Eastbourne Mayor’s Charity Seafront Walk postponed

The 2022 event was set to take place on Sunday, September 18.

Residents had been told that the walk would trace a scenic route from Fisherman’s Green to Holywell and back again – a total of 4.6 miles.

The event was set to start at 1pm.

A spokesperson from Eastbourne Borough Council said: “Following the sad news of the Queen's death on Thursday, this event is being postponed until after her funeral.

"A new date to follow in due course.”

All money raised from the event will be split between the mayor’s chosen charities – Eastbourne Foodbank and Eastbourne Mencap.

Eastbourne Mencap supports local people with learning disabilities while Eastbourne Foodbank provides food and other essential items to residents.

Tributes for the Queen have been flooding in from across Eastbourne following the news on Thursday.

READ THIS:Eastbourne schools remember Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II: Where can you sign a book of condolence and lay flowers in Eastbourne?

Queen Elizabeth II: A look back at her visits to Sussex over the years