FOI request (FOIR-846195845)

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1. Total fees received by Hastings Borough Council for services related to film and television productions.

2021/22 - £15,212.50

2022/23 - £14.775

2023/24 - £13,610

2024/25 - £13,250

20225/26 - £20,410

2. A list of film and television productions for which Hastings Borough Council received fees.

Please see attached document.

3. Total filming fees for each of the top 10 locations in the Borough of Hastings. Total filming fees listed above for each year based on our top 10 locations:

1. Hastings (general locations)

2. Rock-a-Nore (incl. beach & fishing huts)

3. Hastings Beach / Seafront / Promenade

4. Bulverhythe Beach / Glyne Gap

5. Hastings Country Park / Fairlight area

6. St Leonards Beach / Town

7. Bottle Alley

8. West Hill

9. East Hill

10. Alexandra Park

Please see attached list of locations/prices.

4. An outline of the type of work or services provided to film and television productions by Hastings Borough Council, and a disclosure of the fees received for each type of service (e.g., parking, general location fees, parks fees).

The services provided to those who contact the 1066 Country Film Office vary widely depending on their needs and experience of working on location or productions. Film Students or 'passion projects' usually need much more support and guidance than established TV and Film Production Companies or seasoned Location Managers. Support usually covers offering some advice on suitable locations based on their aims for the shoot. Information about who else might need to be informed and liaison with Hastings Borough Council colleagues and various stakeholders such as East Sussex County Council.

Fees for a Film Permit are applied on a per case basis taking into consideration the duration, size and complexity of the shoot – be that filming or photography. The Film Office does not get involved with any other fees and charges for parking this is referred to our Parking Team for off-street parking or East Sussex County Council for on-street parking.  When filming in the park, this would be included in our filming fees with price on application.