Chief Executive at East Sussex Vision Support, Daniel Brookbank (Martlet – 1984), was amongst those recognised in the New Year’s Honours List 2025. The List recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK and Daniel received an MBE for his services to the community in Brighton and Hove.

ESVS, a charity which is dedicated to providing vital services to blind and partially sighted people who live within East Sussex, Brighton and Hove, said Daniel has worked ‘tirelessly’ on many causes and especially for the rights and equalities for Blind and Partially Sighted People. They said he has supported the community in Pevensey Bay for years, serving as a Parish Councillor for 12 years, and becoming vice chairman and then chairman.

In May 2023 Daniel was elected Wealden District Councillor for Pevensey Bay Ward. He also ran the Pevensey Community Support charity, which looks after older people in the area. He is also involved with the Community Hub, and helped save the library from closure. ESVS added that Daniel is a trustee of ITS VIP, a charity that provides tech solutions to blind and partially sighted people.

(with thanks to Sussex World and other local papers for the news)