Joint statement from Bexhill Neighbourhood Board, Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council, and Rother District Council.
Bexhill is set for a big boost with the news that the long-awaited return of a fountain to the front lawns of the De La Warr Pavilion has reached a major milestone.
Partnership working between Bexhill Neighbourhood Board, Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council and Rother District Council has moved the scheme forward to the procurement stage with the aim of identifying a suitable contractor to deliver the project.
The fountain replacement was identified as the top priority through community engagement carried out by Bexhill Neighbourhood Board and forms a key part of its four-year Regeneration Investment Plan, funded through the Government’s Pride in Place programme.
Under the partnership, Rother District Council, as landowner and accountable body for the funding, will lead the procurement process, and Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council has agreed in principle to take on future maintenance responsibilities, subject to lease and construction quality arrangements.
Repair options for the former fountain were explored, but replacement has been identified as the most viable and cost-effective long-term solution.
Speaking on behalf of the partners, Abi Newbury, Chair of Bexhill Neighbourhood Board, said:“I am delighted that this three-way partnership is helping turn a long-held community ambition into a project with real momentum.
“Local people have told us how much the fountain matters to them, and by working together we can bring this much-loved feature back to life as a welcoming, family-friendly seafront space for residents, businesses and visitors to enjoy.
“There is still work to do before delivery can begin, but reaching the procurement stage is a genuinely positive step for Bexhill.”
The project remains subject to procurement, lease arrangements, and the necessary governance approvals. Construction is currently expected to begin following the design phase in 2027, if all approvals and agreements are secured.
For more information about the work of Bexhill Neighbourhood Board, visit: Bexhill Neighbourhood Board For more information about Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council, visit: Home – Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council
Photo shows (left to right): Cllr Doug Oliver, Leader of Rother District Council, Abi Newbury FCA, Chair of Bexhill Neighbourhood Board, and Cllr Memish Huseyin, Mayor of Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council. Photo by Simon Newbury.
Published: 27th October 2026
