Representation in Eastbourne
Eastbourne Community Network
Eastbourne Community Network (ECN) is a network of networks and groups in Eastbourne, enabling voluntary and community groups to have a representative voice within decision making bodies and to help shape the services Eastbourne receives from public agencies. ECN had election for community representatives last year, who are carrying the voice of the network at partnerships like Eastbourne Strategic Partnership. For more information and to check who is your local community representative contact Amanda at Eastbourne Community Network.
Contact: Amanada Steer, Community Network Support Officer, amanda@eavs.org.uk, tel. 01323 419 788.
Eastbourne Association of Voluntary Services (EAVS) have created a Map of Representation in Eastbourne (available on their website).
Devonshire Neighbourhood ProjectA particular service or a whole organisation (more frequently used of smaller organisations).
Devonshire Neighborhood Project is a pilot initiaited by Eastbourne Strategic Partnership (ESP) focusing on a specific area of the town.
ESP has published a case study on this project to showcase its partnership work. View the Case Studies.
Contact: Marie Tomblin, Community Development Coordinator, marie@eavs.org.uk, tel. 01323 419 788
Eastbourne Strategic Partnership (ESP)
Eastbourne Local Strategic Partnership (LSP) is non-statutory, multiagency partnership in Eastbourne and brings together the different parts of the public, private, community and voluntary sectors. LSP allows different initiatives and services to support one another so that they can work together more effectively with the objective of improving people's qualityLearning about what you are doing well and doing it better; finding out what you may need to change to make sure you meet the needs of your users more effectively. of life. Voluntary and community groups in Eastbourne have a local community representative from Eastbourne Community Network attending ESP meetings. Please see above for contact details.