Eastbourne Borough Council is replacing traditional Victorian flowerbeds with sustainable, drought-tolerant native plants. The shift aims to reduce the city's carbon footprint by ending the practice of importing seasonal plants from the Netherlands and lowering water usage. The council expects to save 800,000 GBP in maintenance and planting costs over the next decade. While some residents prefer the traditional aesthetic, the new scheme focuses on long-term biodiversity and resilience against harsh coastal conditions.
