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[19/04/07] Council passes Fairtrade Motion: Eastbourne Borough Council unaminously passed a motion supporting more Fairtrade in Eastbourne at its April meeting.  Council Leader Ian
Lucas
said "The
council have shown they are
wholeheartedly behind the campaign to make Eastbourne a Fairtrade town,
and will play it’s part in making that happen. I
personally am committed to Fairtrade as a concept, as it ensures a fair
pay for the manufacturers and growers. We can all make a
difference to alleviating poverty if we ask for Fairtrade"
.
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Councillors David Tutt said "Fairtrade
is exactly that, ensuring that we pay a fair price to others for the
goods they produce, it deserves the support of our whole community". Clive
Gross said "As
both Chair of the Fairtrade Campaign and Eastbourne Green Party
spokesperson, I was delighted that the motion achieved all-party
unanimous support in the Council Chamber. There is a genuine political
commitment behind Fairtrade in Eastbourne now, to match the widespread
public support the local campaign group has received over the last two
years. Achieving Fairtrade Town status in 2007 will be just one further
landmark for the campaign, not the end of it.”The motion was drafted in cooperation with Fairtrade Eastbourne and members of the group took the opportunity to speak to the council before the debate. Click here to read the motion
 [11/03/07] Fairtrade
fortnight ends:  A big thankyou to everyone who
participated in FT fortnight2007 , events that took place included a fashion show , quiz , open mike night , Gospel choir, rennaisence choir and the presentation of our on going petition to the Mayor of Eastbourne Colin Belsey. We distributed ask for Fairtrade cards for the very first time , encouraging consumers to ask if the FT brand is absent on a menu or shelf. Even though officialy Fairtrade Fortnight is over , there is still our digital photography competition to participate in, the prizes for the best 'Fairtrade in Eastbourne' and 'Unfair trade' photos are a worthwhile collection of FT goodies so don't hesitate to send your photos to: fteb_photos@yahoo.co.uk
 [05/03/07] Open
Mike Night.Last thursday night an Open mike night competition at the skybar was exclusively devoted to fairtrade( for fairtrade fortnight), leaflets were littered on tables and the bar and the colourful eastbourne fairtrade banner was behind the volunteering musicians. With a variety of original material and covers from anyone who could sing or play, the night proved to be fun for everyone who turned up. Winners were: Alex speirs, Ben Nicholas Danney Pulleyn and Richard Criden. Each recieved a bottle of fairtrade wine.
[24/02/07]
Fairtrade fortnight
[01/01/07]
Letter for 2007 click here to read the letter [18/12/06] Washed away
A council spokesperson
said, 'The Council's contractors cleaned the streets as they
would normally. In the future if organisations want to display art in
this manner they should contact the Council to ask for it to be left
for a set amount of time.' 10/09/2006] Fairtrade gig The town is now nearer to acheiving Fairtrade status thanks to local musicians. A host of talent provided an evening of acoustic music at Cafe Blue last Wednesday, to raise money and awareness for Fairtrade Eastbourne, the cafe blue was packed out , which was very encouraging for the group.... for a few review of the night click here PREVIOUS CAMPAIGN NEWS !  Fairtrade
Eastbourne Petition As part of our application for Fairtrade Town Status later this year, we will be presenting a petition of local residents in support of increased use and availability of Fairtrade goods in Eastbourne.
Members of our group travelled up to London to play Eastbourne's part in the Trade Justice Movement Mass Lobby of Parliament. It is encouraging to learn that we share common ground with Nigel Waterson on removing domestic subsidies and import tariffs. However, Nigel does not agree that developing countries should be allowed to protect their industries from outside competition, taking the free trade line. It was argued that rebalancing trade rules was the best way to produce significant and sustainable development that was urgently needed. Members came away pleased that at least their message was heard.
East Magazine Feature If
you
pick up a copy of the new September East Magazine
from just about anywhere across  FTE August Surveys During August we surveyed both local businesses and shoppers to find out how much Fair Trade produce is already available in Eastbourne and how many people either know about it or buy it. This will provide us with important benchmark information for our future Fair Trade Town application. The information gathered went towards helping us prepare our free Fairtrade Shopping Guide for Eastbourne which we distributed through East Magazine and appears in this site.
Council
Motions Eastbourne
Borough Council passed - after an impassioned debate - the original
motion proposed Uckfield achieve Fair Trade Town Status FTE
have
sent their congratulations to Uckfield Town Council on achieving Fair
Trade Town Uckfield now join regional neighbours Lewes and Brighton in gaining the Fair Trade Town mark.
Fair Trade Shop opens in Eastbourne! A
brand
new and 100% Fair Trade shop has just opened in the Enterprise Shopping
Centre,
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Supplied
by the Eastbourne Herald
[26/02/07]
In
the early hours of last
Sunday, a group of ourf campaigners were watching their message being
washed from Eastbourne's streets. Early-bird Fairtrade
supporters chalked the organisation's distinctive logo on the
precinct paving on Terminus Road, in time for shops opening. But
quicker than you can say ‘Fairtrade Eastbourne’ our
efforts were eradicated thanks to a council hose. 
Trade
Justice Movement Rally
