James Murray

James Murray is an experienced City Council Member and Councillor at Eastbourne Borough Council since May 2010, where James serves as the Cabinet Lead on sustainability, collaborating with Ecoaction2030 to achieve carbon neutrality in Eastbourne by 2030. Key objectives include increasing participation in active travel and community transport over the next four years. Murray has held various roles on multiple committees, including annual council meetings, licensing, planning, and community engagement initiatives. Previously, Murray worked as a lecturer at Sussex Coast College from February 2008 to April 2016, focusing on carpentry and managing a Passive House build project. A self-employed carpenter for 28 years, Murray also operated as Managing Director of an SME, overseeing numerous projects and a workforce of up to 30 staff. Educational qualifications include degrees in Teaching, Construction Management from the University of Brighton, and a Certificate in Education from Sussex Coast College, complemented by advanced training in Carpentry.