Pevensey Parish Council

04/06/2026

Press Release - Update on the refurbishment of Pevensey Sport Pavilion ⚽️🏏🏗️

Pevensey Parish Council (PPC) and the Pevensey and Westham sports club are pleased to announce an ambitious project to refurbish and modernise the Sports Pavilion at Pevensey Recreation Ground, ensuring it remains a vibrant and valued asset for the community for decades to come.

The pavilion was built in the 1970’s and currently hosts approximately 480 sporting members. This comprises of three sporting sections, Pevensey and Westham Football Club, Pevensey Cricket Club and the Pevensey Rookies Stoolball club. The sheer number of physical activity hours undertaken by all ages and genders demonstrates the commitment, benefits and need to have this well-loved community asset.

The works required.
The existing pavilion has reached a point where significant upgrades are required to meet modern standards. The project aims to tackle urgent repairs and refurbishment that include, removing the roof and re-roofing, external refurbishment of the existing building, remodeling of the interior, interior fit out, including the installation of disabled facilities and access and associated external works, drainage and utility connections. The cost for the refurbishment is £459,875

In addition to the building costs, PPC appointed a number of professional companies, which the council has paid for and is in the region of £40,000. Throughout this process PPC has succeeded in obtaining planning permission for the refurbishment; completed the governmental formal tender/procurement process and appointed a contractor. The contractor appointed was Hawes Construction Group.

PPC is currently working actively to secure funding from various sources. PPC is very grateful to have received successfuls bid from the John Jackson Charitable Trust (£68,449) and the Football foundation (£25,000). Other applications for funding are being submitted from bodies such as Wealden’s District Council and Suez Landfill Trust. PPC already spent in excess of £40,000 and has committed a further £75,000 from reserves to meet match funding requirements for current grant applications.

How to Support
The sports club is also launching a public fundraising campaigns. The Pevensey and Westham football club have successfully raised £5,000 from a sponsored colour run which took place at the Pevensey Recreation Ground. Each individual football team has also set fundraising goals which include sponsored walks and running quizzes. The Pevensey cricket club are saving from match fees, arranging various fundraising events from quizzes, race nights and are having a charity game at the end of the season.
The club has created a dedicated just giving page, inviting local businesses and residents to support the project.

Residents can view the progress initial project plans and learn how to support the campaign on the Parish Council website at https://pevenseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/pavilion-project-wallsend-road/ or by attending the monthly parish council meetings held on the 1st Tuesday of the Month at St Wilfrid’s Church hall.

12/05/2026

🌊 Beach investigations starting soon 🌊

We’re getting ready to start beach investigations along the Eastbourne to Pevensey Bay coastline. Today, we’ve been setting up a temporary compound at Sovereign West car park, with the team on site over the coming week preparing for the works.

Investigations are set to begin next week and will involve inspecting flood defences below the surface and assessing ground conditions to help inform future refurbishment and maintenance.

🕒 Working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm
✅ Seafront access will remain open as normal

We’ll keep you updated with specific locations and timings as the works progress.

More information is available on our website:
👉 www.PevenseyandEastbourneCoast.co.uk

📩 If you have any questions, please email us: [email protected]

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding while we carry out these important works.

11/05/2026

11/05/2026

The Norman's are coming!

Vhelio Trophee at Pevensey Castle on Friday 15 May 12:30 to 1:30pm

The solar vehicles will stop over in the Outer bailey at Pevensey Castle on their journey to Battle Abbey. English Heritage

Details below don't miss it!

28/04/2026

🚧📅🚫IMPORTANT ROADWORKS INFORMATION from East Sussex Highways - Eastbourne Road & Richmond Road, Pevensey - Monday 1st June to Saturday 13th June - 8pm to 5am week nights only

Balfour Beatty will be carrying out carriageway resurfacing and patching works on Eastbourne Road and Richmond Road, Pevensey, to improve the overall condition of the road.

When do they start?
Works will be carried out from Monday 1 June to Saturday 13 June 2026, 8pm – 5am, week nights only. Any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.

How will this impact highway users?
They will be working in multiple locations:

Eastbourne Road:
• Monday 1 – Saturday 6 June 2026. From 10 metres Northeast of Richmond Road to 10 metres past Bay Road. The road will be closed to traffic while we are working, with a signed diversion route in place via the A259, the A27, the A22, the A2290 and vice versa.

• Monday 8 – Saturday 13 June 2026. From outside 40 to Richmond Road junction. There will be a ban of right hand turn to facilitate the road closure on Richmond Road.

Collier Road:
• Wednesday 3 – Friday 5 June 2026. From the A259 to The Promenade. The road will be closed to traffic while we are working.

Richmond Road:
• Monday 1 – Saturday 6 June 2026. At the junction with Eastbourne Road. There will be a lane closure in place.

• Monday 8 – Saturday 13 June 2026. 10 metres from the junction of Eastbourne Road to Wallsend Rd. The road will be closed to traffic while we are working, with a signed diversion route in place via the A259, the A27, the A22, the A2290 and vice versa.

For safety, access to properties within the works area will need to be limited and managed during our working hours. If you need access, please speak to the team on site, as arrangements and routes may change as work progresses. There could also be a delay while the area is made safe for you to pass, and your vehicle may be escorted by site marshalls. This is for properties with direct access within the closure area only and there will be no through route.

Information for residents and businesses
Parking: If required, we will put out ‘no parking’ signs and cones on the site to advise where parking is restricted. Please avoid parking in these locations as it will delay our works.

27/04/2026

Vehicles of Yesteryear - Saturday 9th May 2026 at Sea Road car park, Pevensey Bay. 🚗🏍🚜

The Vehicles of Yesteryear event is almost here and we cannot wait to show off the amazing vehicles that have entered.

If you wish to come and see this historical event, it will be held from 10am till 3pm. There will be plenty to see and do, including a local Art group which has an exhibition at the Aqua Bar and St Wilfrid’s Church have their Craft Fair from 10 till 12.30.

We look forward to seeing you there.

23/04/2026

IMPORTANT ROADWORKS INFORMATION from East Sussex Highways

Eastbourne Road & Pevensey Bay Road, Pevensey

Balfour Beatty is working in partnership with East Sussex County Council to manage the highways service across East Sussex. As part of this we will be installing new signs, lining and high friction surfacing (known as HFS) to the carriageway.

When do they start?
The work be will carried out from Thursday 7 May 2026 to Friday 8 May 2026 between 8pm and 6am each night. We will inform you of any changes to the dates or times via advanced warning signs on site.

How will this impact highway users?
We’ll be working between Pacific Drive and Timberlaine Road.
The road will be closed to through traffic with a diversion route in place via Pevensey Bay Road, Wallsend Road, Bexhill Road, A27, A22, Lottbridge Drove, St Anthony’s Avenue, Pevensey Bay Road and vice versa.

If you need vehicle access, please speak with the team on site. Please be aware, there may be a delay while we make the area safe, and your vehicle is escorted by site marshalls. There will be no through route for vehicles.

Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Information for residents and businesses

Public transport: Arrangements wil be made for the 99 service up until 9pm, after this time all buses will be on the diversion route.

Parking: We will put out ‘no parking’ signs and cones on the site to advise where parking is restricted. Please avoid parking in these locations as it will delay our works.

Weather: All of these works are subject to favourable weather conditions, for example heavy rain may affect the progress of the works.

Properties close to the carriageway may experience a temporary disturbance as this can be a noisy process and those properties may experience flashing lights and reversing sirens.

21/04/2026

PR - Queen Elizabeth's 100 year memorial.

PEVENSEY REMEMBERS

21 April 2026 was the Centenary of the late Queen Elizabeth’s Birthday. Pevensey Parish Council marked this day by placing a posy of Lily of the Valley and Forget-me-not flowers on the Memorial at the East Gate of Pevensey Castle.

Lily of the Valley were the late Queen’s favourite flowers and are only available for a short time during the year. Kevin Loveland, our local florist and Head Gardner at St Wilfrid’s Hospice provided the posy from flowers in the garden at the Hospice.

The Memorial was installed following the visit of the late Queen to Pevensey in September 1966, which marked the 900 year anniversary of the arrival of William the Conqueror (Guillaume of Normandy) in 1066. The Bayeux Tapestry, which depicts the story of the invasion is being brought to the UK in September where it will be displayed at the British Museum until the Summer of 2027. 2027 is also to be known as the Year of the Normans. Pevensey is marked on the Tapestry by showing Guillaume on his way “Ad Pevensae” , so our parish is an important part of British history. Pevensey Parish Council encourages local businesses and organisations to mark the arrival of the Tapestry for our local residents and for what we hope will be an increased number visitors to the area.

Peter Lowton, Chairman of Pevensey Parish Council, shown in the picture at the Memorial on 21 April, said “ Ad Pevensae, is the Latin meaning “to Pevensey” and the landing of the Normans in our historic village in 1066, is significant for the whole of the UK. It was fitting to remember the late Queen, who was 26 generations later than William, on what would have been her 100th birthday, after a lifetime of dedicated service”

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20/04/2026

Pevensey Annual Parish Meeting 2026

We are delighted to announce that our Annual Parish Meeting is fast approaching. Please see the below poster for more details.

📅 Annual Parish Meeting: Tuesday 12th May at 6pm

We’re also excited to share that we will have a presentation from Jo Seaman from the Friends of the Mint House who will give a short presentation on the works and plans for the Mint House.

We hope to see you there.

07/04/2026

🏆 Think you know your sports? Prove it and help refurbish the current sports pavilion! 🏏⚽

We are thrilled to announce that a sports quiz will be held in aid to help raise funds for sports Pavilion! 🏟️

Whether you’re a cricket fanatic, a football expert, or just love a fun night out, come test your knowledge and help us raise funds for the pavilion project.

Expect:
✅ Challenging Sports Rounds
✅ Raffle with amazing prizes
✅ Great company & friendly competition

When: Friday 1st May 2026 at 7pm

Where: Aqua Bar

Pevensey and Westham FC Pevensey & Westham Ladies Rec FC Pevensey Cricket Club