FOI request (FOIR-743863812)

Section 215 Notices

Requested Tue 26 August 2025
Responded Wed 03 September 2025

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request the following information relating to Section 215 notices (Untidy Land/Buildings adversely affecting amenity) issued by Hastings Borough Council:

1. The total number of Section 215 notices served each year since 1 January 2020.

2. Of these, the number (or proportion, if easier) where the notice related wholly or partly to dilapidated shopfronts, building frontage, or signage.

3. The average time to compliance with the notices issued in this period (measured from service of notice to resolution, whether by compliance, direct action, or other outcome).

Please provide the data in an electronic format (spreadsheet or PDF).

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Response

1. All enforcement notices, including section 215 notices are available to view on public access here:

https://publicaccess.hastings.gov.uk/online-applications/

2. As above.

3. Information not held.