Langney
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Langney is a distinct part of Eastbourne, East Sussex and is on the eastern side of the popular retirement 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 Irene Sims, Robert Slater 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's and Boots - and has six schools within its boundaries.
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 Football Club, the largest soccer team in the town of Eastbourne.
