‼️ PEACEFUL PROTEST FOR FAIR PLAY ‼️ *Statement from Seaford Town Football Club Good Evening All, Here is an update for supporters and the wider Seaford community on our ongoing situation with Seaford Town Council (STC). Yesterday, we asked STC to move, not remove, the items on the agenda that impact the club from Thursday’s Full Council meeting to allow proper consultation. Unfortunately, STC refused, so the meeting will still go ahead on Thursday, 23 October at The View, Seaford Head Golf Course, Southdown Rd, Seaford BN25 4JS. Because of the incredibly short notice the club has been given, lack of ANY consultation and the fact that many supporters have been refused entry due to limited capacity, we’ll be holding a peaceful protest outside The View from 6 pm. Please be calm, respectful, and positive – we have a zero-tolerance policy towards anti-social behaviour (we’re not like that anyway!). ❤️ Wear your Seaford Town colours if you can – or turn up and stand together with us. If you can’t attend, email your thoughts to STC at: [email protected] Sarah Chair Seaford Town FC P.S. A full club statement will be posted at 10 am tomorrow outlining our serious concerns about this whole process and the way the club has been treated.

Statement from Seaford Town Football Club! Why We’re Protesting Seaford Town Football Club is holding a peaceful protest at 6 pm ahead of the Seaford Town Council meeting today, Thursday, 23 October, at The View, Southdown Road. We’re doing this because the Council’s Working Group has made recommendations about our future without any consultation with the club. These proposals, if approved, would cause serious damage to our financial stability and threaten the future of a community organisation that has served Seaford for more than a century. Our message is simple: we need support, not punishment. Why We’re Concerned Perception of bias and conflict of interest: We are deeply concerned that a councillor involved in the Working Group is also connected to the residents’ group, Crouch Concerns, which has campaigned against the club’s activities. This creates a perception of bias and undermines public confidence in the fairness of the process. No consultation: Despite repeated requests and the broken promise of a meeting, the Club was not invited to discuss STC’s recommendations or explain how they would affect us. Loss of vital income: The proposal to remove advertising boards would wipe out around £18,000 a year—money we rely on to fund youth teams, maintain facilities, and support more than 600 players across all age groups. Unworkable demands: The suggestion that volunteers must remove and reinstall advertising boards after every match is completely impractical. We don’t have the volunteer resources, and we risk losing sponsors who help keep grassroots football alive. Unnecessary new costs: Installing intercom systems on Crouch gates would divert precious funds away from coaching, equipment, and community programmes. And it is hugely impractical as we already have a working entry system in place. Ignored partnership values: Seaford Town Council’s own Mission Statement is *“Working with our community to secure Seaford’s best future.” Yet we’ve been excluded from decisions that directly affect our future. What STFC Means to Seaford: •We’re more than football. We provide a safe, inclusive environment for children and adults of all abilities. •We support people through bereavement, illness, and hardship. •We’re run entirely by volunteers who care deeply about this town. •We bring people together every weekend - families, local businesses, and residents united by community spirit. Let’s work together to protect a club that gives so much to Seaford. ❤️ Seaford Town FC – Proudly Serving Our Community