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For info on Martello Tower plans click here.. 

23 January - Site 7a Construction, Pacific Drive Road Works - The site Manager has advised that roadworks will commence on Pacific Drive on Monday, January 27th for four weeks to install essential services and widen the site entrances. Three-way traffic light control will be in place during this period.
He also told us there is a problem with their wheel-washing facility, which is causing the mud on Pacific Drive. They will continue to use the road-cleaning vehicle to wash the road until it is fixed.
Our Site 7a webpage has more information on the Site 7a development, including the Construction Environment Management Plans (CEMP), which set out rules for behaviours during construction and were agreed with EBC planning officials.

22 January - West Bridge Lifted - Thanks to Christopher Harrap for this dramatic photograph of the old West Bridge being lifted out in preparation for the installation of a new bridge. See 10 Jan item below for information. I guess that the weather warning for tomorrow could impact the timings. (Click the image for larger version).

19 January - Harbour WI - The Harbour WI has published its latest newsletter, which contains a report of its January meeting. Find it here: www.shra.co.uk/wi/newsletter

12 Jan 2025 - Bingo and Biccies at the Community Centre - Fancy some fun and a chat? The Community Centre are hosting a Bingo & Biccies event on the first Tuesday of every month commencing on Tuesday, 4 February 2025 at 2pm. Join them for 10 games for £8, with refreshments included. All proceeds go into the prizes fund and towards the upkeep of the Community Centre. Click the image for a full-size version.

10 Jan West Bridge – Closure to pedestrians. Between Monday 20th January to Wednesday 22nd January pedestrian access over the West bridge (the one adjacent to the Harvester) will be limited and often closed. This is to facilitate works to remove the bridge in preparation for a new installation.

Lifting and removal of the current bridge and installation of the new bridge are scheduled for Thursday, 23rd January, through to Friday, 7th February – during this two-week period, pedestrian access will not be possible, and diversions will be advertised.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. The Harbour Office can be contacted on 01323 470099.
Premier Marinas

01 Jan 2025 - Beach Work Update from PCDL - With the high winds expected to drop later today, the team will be returning to Pevensey tomorrow (Thursday) and will be working on key areas of the frontage over the next couple of days.

In order to make the most of the tides, we will be starting slightly earlier tomorrow.  With unsettled weather continuing into next week, it is important that we address areas of erosion that may occur today.  A happy new year to you from the team at PCDL
Amber Carr
Project Manager
Pevensey Coastal Defence Ltd

09 December - Site 7a Construction Environment Management Plans - Further to the report in the December issue of Waterlines about Site 7a, EBC planning has announced the approval of some subsidiary matters, a couple of which relate to the Construction Environment Management Plans (CEMP) that set out rules during the construction period.  The CEMP may be helpful if residents have further concerns during the construction.

For ease of reference, a copy of the Aldi CEMP is here....
The larger and more detailed McCarthy Stone CEMP is here....  We've not yet found the LNT CEMP.
See our Site 7a page for more info on the planning decisions... 

01 December - The December edition of SHRA's newsletter Waterlines has been published. Find it on our "Waterlines" page...

24 November - ATS Euromaster Offer for SHRA Members - SHRA members can get a free winter health check plus free complimentary nitrogen tyre inflation at ATS Euromaster Eastbourne, Langney Rise, BN23 7DD. At ATS Euromaster, you’ll find everything you need to keep your car in peak, roadworthy condition, including services, tyres and checks.

Filling your tyres with nitrogen instead of compressed air means that your tyre pressure will remain at the appropriate threshold for longer because the rate at which nitrogen passes through tyre walls is slower than oxygen. This has several benefits, including improved tyre life and consistent fuel consumption. 

Terms and conditions. The offer is valid from 1 December 2024 until 28 February 2025. It is valid only at ATS EUROMASTER EASTBOURNE and may not be used in conjunction with other special offers. Bookings must be made directly over the phone (01323 761971) or in-store quoting SHRA and are subject to availability. Click here for a flyer...  

23 November - Quay Fisheries Fresh Fish Shop Re-opens - Pete, a fisherman at Sovereign Harbour, has taken on the fish shop, Quay Fisheries on the Fishing Quay (find them behind the boatyard and the Harvester). Pete and his wife Lucy have been selling fish for over 14 years from their mobile fish vans at farmers' markets etc. They catch as much as possible from their boat Shannon LI*547, and also use the supplier MCB seafood and fish from other local fishing boats.

They look forward to welcoming you to their Sovereign Harbour shop for a great selection of fresh fish and other fishmonger items.  Their winter opening times are Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1pm to 4pm, and all day Friday, 10am to 4pm. They will be adding a Saturday opening in the new year.

Over time, some of these news items will migrate from here to the News Archive page or other relevant page of the SHRA website.