Discover the vision behind thebestof Eastbourne, how local businesses help fund free community resources and three simple ways you can get involved.

The Local & Loved Awards return to Eastbourne for 2027. Businesses featured in our Business A–Z are automatically entered, while recommendations submitted directly through thebestof by registered users will determine which businesses earn recognition and who becomes Eastbourne’s Most Loved Business of the Year 2027.

Know an independent shop you regularly recommend? Tell us about your local favourites and help strengthen the network of independent businesses across Eastbourne and the surrounding area.

Your independent shop has something that makes it worth visiting. We help more people recognise those strengths through local marketing, genuine customer reviews and greater visibility across Eastbourne, giving potential customers more reasons to choose your business.

Your expertise, personal service and customer care give people reasons to choose your Health and Beauty business. We help you communicate those strengths through local marketing, genuine customer reviews and greater visibility across Eastbourne, helping more potential customers feel confident about booking.

Being good at what you do is only part of growing a successful professional services business. We help Eastbourne accountants, solicitors, consultants and other business professionals build visibility, strengthen their reputation and develop local connections that create opportunities beyond traditional networking.

Planning a New Year's Eve event in Eastbourne? Promote it early so people can discover it, compare their options and book before 31 December.

Organising a Christmas event in Eastbourne? Learn why early promotion matters and how to give people the information they need while making festive plans.

Organising bonfire or firework events in Eastbourne? Learn how to promote them, what information visitors need and why adding events early matters.

Organising a Halloween event in Eastbourne? Learn how to promote it effectively and why listing it early gives people more time to discover and plan for it.