The 2023 Eastbourne Borough Council election took place on 4 May 2023 to elect members of Eastbourne Borough Council in East Sussex, England. This was on the same day as other local elections.

The Liberal Democrats retained their majority on the council. Their leader prior to the election was David Tutt, who did not stand for re-election. At the subsequent annual council meeting on 24 May 2023, Stephen Holt was appointed the new leader of the council.

Summary

Election result

Candidates and Ward results

The Statement of Persons Nominated, which details the candidates standing in each ward, was released by Eastbourne Borough Council following the close of nominations on 5 April 2023.

Devonshire

Hampden Park

Langney

Meads

Old Town

Ratton

St Anthony's

Sovereign

Upperton

Changes 2023–2027

By-elections

Langney

The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Anita Mayes for health reasons, following a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

Upperton

The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Liberal Democrat councillor Robin Maxted for personal reasons.

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