We are inviting feedback on proposals for a new parking permit scheme for Eastbourne.
The scheme would apply to off-street car parks owned by Eastbourne Brough Council.
It would replace previous parking permit schemes offered by the council, including the Leisure Card, which ended in January 2025, and the Bowls Club Permit and Seafront Permit, which will remain valid until their expiry date.
The option of pay and display (pay as you go) parking would still be available for anyone without a permit.
For many years, Eastbourne Borough Council has subsidised parking for residents in Eastbourne, through the previous parking permit scheme. We still want to provide cheaper parking for residents through a parking permit scheme, but we need to do this in a more financially sustainable way.
A new parking permit scheme for Eastbourne
We want to offer a parking permit scheme that is fair for residents and sustainable for the council's finances.
The price of the permit would be based on the cost of parking for one hour per day in one of our off-street car parks.
A permit would mean unlimited daily access to your chosen carpark for a flat fee (in accordance with each car park’s hours of operation).
This approach to permit pricing is widely used across local authorities and also reflects the market rates of parking in Eastbourne.
The exception to this would be the price of permits for the Beachy Head and Downland car parks, which would be offered at a discounted rate. This is due to the limited free parking and the well-known health benefits of spending time in the area.
We would like to know what you think about this and a number of other proposals.
The consultation will run until Friday 4 April 2025 at 5pm.