Langney
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Langney is a distinct part of Eastbourne
, East Sussex
and is on the eastern side of the popular seaside resort
. The original village and priory have now been amalgamated with the main town of Eastbourne, and Langney was identified as a single self-contained polling ward within the borough of Eastbourne until 2002. Since the boundary changes of 2002 the Langney village became part of St. Anthony's ward, Langney point became part of Sovereign ward and the remaining northern part of Langney became the new Langney ward. The new Langney ward is currently held by the Liberal Democrats and represented by Cllrs Harun Miah, Alan Shuttleworth and Troy Tester at Eastbourne Borough Council and Cllr Jon Harris at East Sussex County Council. Langney has grown in recent years (especially since 1970) and is contiguous to Langney Point, which mainly comprises newer properties built on shingle. These properties extend down to the English Channel and the original Eastbourne "Promenade" has been extended eastwards to Langney Point. North of old Langney Village is naturally known as "North Langney" which, once again, consists mainly of newer housing, but there are a few older properties which have seen a considerable change to the local landscape from farmland to suburbia.
Langney also has a popular shopping centre (built in 1973)—including small branches of Tesco
and Boots
—and has nine schools within its boundaries, The Bishop Bell Church Of England School, The Causeway School, Langney Primary School, Tollgate Community Junior School, West Rise Community Infant School, West Rise Junior School, Shinewater Primary School, The Haven Voluntary Aided C E Methodist Primary School and Hazel Court Special School.
Langney is mostly made up of housing estate, the main housing estates in Langney are Langney Estate Kingsmere & Kings Park Estate, Painters Estate, The Birds Estate and Shinewater Estate.
Langney Sports Club provides a centre for archery, snooker and darts as well as two thriving bars. Adjacent to Langney Sports Club
is the home ground of Eastbourne Borough
, the largest football team in the town of Eastbourne
.
Langney has many areas. One of which is called Shinewater. Shinewater is called Shinewater because the piano genius from the movie Shine
lived there, on an island in the middle of a large lake.
Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a large town and borough in East Sussex, on the south coast of England between Brighton and Hastings. The town is situated at the eastern end of the chalk South Downs alongside the high cliff at Beachy Head...
, East Sussex
East Sussex
East Sussex is a county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex, and to the south by the English Channel.-History:...
and is on the eastern side of the popular seaside resort
Seaside resort
A seaside resort is a resort, or resort town, located on the coast. Where a beach is the primary focus for tourists, it may be called a beach resort.- Overview :...
. The original village and priory have now been amalgamated with the main town of Eastbourne, and Langney was identified as a single self-contained polling ward within the borough of Eastbourne until 2002. Since the boundary changes of 2002 the Langney village became part of St. Anthony's ward, Langney point became part of Sovereign ward and the remaining northern part of Langney became the new Langney ward. The new Langney ward is currently held by the Liberal Democrats and represented by Cllrs Harun Miah, Alan Shuttleworth and Troy Tester at Eastbourne Borough Council and Cllr Jon Harris at East Sussex County Council. Langney has grown in recent years (especially since 1970) and is contiguous to Langney Point, which mainly comprises newer properties built on shingle. These properties extend down to the English Channel and the original Eastbourne "Promenade" has been extended eastwards to Langney Point. North of old Langney Village is naturally known as "North Langney" which, once again, consists mainly of newer housing, but there are a few older properties which have seen a considerable change to the local landscape from farmland to suburbia.
Langney also has a popular shopping centre (built in 1973)—including small branches of Tesco
Tesco
Tesco plc is a global grocery and general merchandise retailer headquartered in Cheshunt, United Kingdom. It is the third-largest retailer in the world measured by revenues and the second-largest measured by profits...
and Boots
Boots UK
Boots UK Limited , is a leading pharmacy chain in the United Kingdom, with outlets in most high streets throughout the country...
—and has nine schools within its boundaries, The Bishop Bell Church Of England School, The Causeway School, Langney Primary School, Tollgate Community Junior School, West Rise Community Infant School, West Rise Junior School, Shinewater Primary School, The Haven Voluntary Aided C E Methodist Primary School and Hazel Court Special School.
Langney is mostly made up of housing estate, the main housing estates in Langney are Langney Estate Kingsmere & Kings Park Estate, Painters Estate, The Birds Estate and Shinewater Estate.
Langney Sports Club provides a centre for archery, snooker and darts as well as two thriving bars. Adjacent to Langney Sports Club
Langney Sports Club
right|170px|thumb|River End Stand170px|right|thumb|Scoreboard170px|right|thumb|Plan of Priory LanePriory Lane is a association football stadium in Eastbourne, East Sussex and is the home of Eastbourne Borough, who play in the Conference South League...
is the home ground of Eastbourne Borough
Eastbourne Borough F.C.
Eastbourne Borough are a semi-professional English football club, based in the town of Eastbourne, East Sussex, and are members of the Conference South. They are known as The Sports after their previous name as Langney Sports. Eastbourne Borough play their home matches at Priory Lane in Langney...
, the largest football team in the town of Eastbourne
Eastbourne
Eastbourne is a large town and borough in East Sussex, on the south coast of England between Brighton and Hastings. The town is situated at the eastern end of the chalk South Downs alongside the high cliff at Beachy Head...
.
Langney has many areas. One of which is called Shinewater. Shinewater is called Shinewater because the piano genius from the movie Shine
Shine (film)
Shine is a 1996 Australian film based on the life of pianist David Helfgott, who suffered a mental breakdown and spent years in institutions. It stars Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Noah Taylor, John Gielgud, Googie Withers, Justin Braine, Sonia Todd, Nicholas Bell, Chris...
lived there, on an island in the middle of a large lake.