Seaford Annual Town Meeting

Annual Town Meeting

About the Annual Town Meeting

Each year the Town Council facilitates an Annual Town Meeting (also known as the Town Forum). This is a public meeting, not a Town Council meeting, and is a chance for members of the public to ask any questions of the Council and receive updates on the Council’s activities over the previous year.

The event also usually includes presentations from charities and organisations that have received financial grants from the Town Council; giving an insight into how the money has been spent and the benefit this has brought to the town. The Mayor of Seaford will also present the annual Mayor’s Awards, which are given to members of the community or organisations that have worked hard for the benefit of the town or have overcome great barriers. The prestigious Don Mabey Award is also presented; an award first bestowed in 2014 in memory of the late Don Mabey MBE and his services for Seaford. The Don Mabey Award is given to selected residents of the Seaford community for outstanding services to the town of Seaford.

2026 Seaford Annual Town Meeting

Agenda: 2026 Annual Town Meeting Agenda

Draft Minutes: Available shortly

2025/26 Grant Scheme Arwardees: 2025-2026 Grant Scheme Awardee Insights

Town Clerk’s Presentation: Town Clerk’s Presentation Town Forum 2026

Press Release: Seaford Town Council Brings Community Together for 2026 Annual Town Forum

(Image 1: Deputy Town Crier & Deputy Serjeant at Mace, Ben Robinson)

(Image 2 (left to right): CEO of Family Support Work, Martin Auton-Lloyd, the Mayor of Seaford 2025-2026, Cllr Maggie Wearmouth & Family Support Work volunteer, Liz Morgan-Jones)

2026 Civic Award Winners:

Highly Commended Certificates:

Liz Morgan-Jones, in recognition of her dedicated service to local charities and churches, making a meaningful and lasting contribution to the community.
Jackie Frost for her valuable contributions to planning, tourism, and environmental awareness, helping to enhance and promote the local area.
Melanie Locke for her valuable contributions to planning, tourism, and environmental awareness, helping to enhance and promote the local area.
Jayne and Fred Bass for services to the local community, working tirelessly in a number of activities and services in the community.
Ruth Rose, in recognition of their outstanding service to the local community. Working tirelessly across a wide range of activities and initiatives to support others.

(Image 3: The Mayor of Seaford 2025-2026, Cllr Maggie Wearmouth & Liz Morgan-Jones)

(Image 4: The Mayor of Seaford 2025-2026, Cllr Maggie Wearmouth & Jackie Frost)

(Image 5: The Mayor of Seaford 2025-2026, Cllr Maggie Wearmouth & Melanie Locke)

(Image 6:The Mayor of Seaford 2025-2026, Cllr Maggie Wearmouth, Fred & Jayne Bass)

(Image 7: The Mayor of Seaford 2025-2026, Cllr Maggie Wearmouth & Ruth Rose)

Mayor’s Awards:

Jason Savin, Youth Services Manager at the Mercread Youth Centre for his exceptional commitment to the young people of Seaford and his active involvement across numerous community groups.
Sussex Contemporary Illustrators & Printmakers (SCIP), for their tireless efforts to work with and inspire the community in the making of the lanterns for the Seaford Christmas Magic lantern parade.
Val and Brian Percival from Cycling without Age and Seaford Community Garden Trees for Seaford, for their instrumental role in supporting local groups and encouraging meaningful community engagement that has positively impacted countless lives.
Margery Diamand of Trees for Seaford, in recognition of her outstanding dedication over many years, Margery has organised and inspired a committed team of volunteers to plant and care for hundreds of trees across the town.

(Image 8: The Mayor of Seaford 2025-2026, Cllr Maggie Wearmouth & Jason Savin)