Explanatory note

This Order gives effect to a request by Eastbourne Borough Council for a system of whole council elections under the provisions of section 7(4)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972. This system provides for the holding of the ordinary elections of all the councillors of the borough simultaneously. The previous system of elections by thirds is therefore replaced.

Article 2 provides that the elections of all councillors for every ward in the Borough are to be held in 2007 and subsequently every four years, with their term of office being four years.

Article 3 revokes Article 3 of the Borough of Eastbourne (Electoral Changes) Order 2001 that has been superseded by the provisions of this Order.