Welcome to Devonshire West Big Local
Devonshire West Big Local has now completed its work of using the allocated funds to improve the lives of the residence of Devonshire West ward in Eastbourne. To celebrate the end, Devonshire West Fest was held on the 16th of September 2023. About 500 people attended for food, drinks and free entertainment from 12pm to 8pm.
Welcome to Devonshire West Big Local
Devonshire West Big Local has now completed its work of using the allocated funds to improve the lives of the residence of Devonshire West ward in Eastbourne. To celebrate the end, Devonshire West Fest was held on the 16th of September 2023. About 500 people attended for food, drinks and free entertainment from 12pm to 8pm.
The aims of the local trust were to:
- Prioritise making a difference that the community needs.
- Increase peoples skill sets and confidence.
- Identify local needs and take action in response to them.
- Make people feel that their area is an even better place to live.
At the beginning – What did residents want?
A working group carried out extensive consultations with residents as to how to best spend the million, before the first board was formed in 2014.
What did residents say they wanted in their area?
In 2021, at a public consultation held at Seaside Rec Fun day, many residents said they wanted free performing arts for young people at leaf hall.
