Eastbourne's mayor Mary Pooley joined businesses in Little Chelsea to celebrate the launch of their new website which they hope will attract visitors to the area to shop, eat, drink and do business.

Inspired by the unique nature of Grove Road and South Street, a number of key businesses joined forces with WSI Internet Consulting to design a website which will promote the shopping region.

The website is geared towards not only raising awareness of Little Chelsea but also providing information on latest news and events.

There are around 100 businesses in the two streets and a selection of these have provided the support needed to make the website possible.

Graham Buchanan, managing director of WSI Internet Consulting, said, "A website presence for businesses in Little Chelsea not only heightens awareness of the area in Eastbourne and will attract more custom, it will also help individual traders be found online for prospects searching for their services. The local businesses have been most supportive."

The website can be visited at www.eastbournelittlechelsea.co.uk and any local businesses that would like more information can contact WSI on 01323 724159.