FOI request (FOIR-743854914)

Closed council-run public services

Requested Tue 26 August 2025
Responded Wed 03 September 2025

Please list all council-run public services (from the list below) which have closed since 2020 to date as a result of budget cuts/reductions in council spending.

Please include the following services in your response:

a. Swimming pools/leisure centres

b. Libraries

c. Youth centres

d. Community centres

e. Venues which provide support services - eg luncheon clubs, social clubs

f. Children’s centres

g. Art galleries/museums

h. Parks

i. Theatres

j. Golf courses

k. Any other council services/venues which provide leisure/cultural/social provision for the community.

Where a service has ceased to be operated by the council, but has remained open due to a community/charity transfer, please provide details of this.

Please do not include any temporary closures as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. I am only requesting information on closures related to financial decisions.

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Response

1. The only service area from from the list that Hastings Borough Council is responsible for is Hastings Museum and Art Gallery which remains open.

Under 'other' our Tourist Information Centre closed in 2021.

2. Not applicable