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Hastings sees boost to local tourism industry

Hastings Borough Council has announced a new programme of investment designed to strengthen and grow the town’s tourism economy.

Published 27/03/2026

Hastings’ Town of Culture 2028 bid moves forward

Hastings Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed to support Hastings’ bid to become Town of Culture 2028.

Published 27/03/2026

UK Shared Prosperity Fund update

Find out how Hastings has spent the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to benefit the northeast of the borough...

Published 26/03/2026

Local Government Reorganisation update - 26 March 2026

Read our statement on the government's latest local government reorganisation update...

Published 26/03/2026

Team GB Paralympian David Weir inspires local primary schools

Active Hastings was delighted to join St Paul’s CE Academy on Friday 20 March for a special visit from renowned Paralympian David Weir...

Published 26/03/2026

Transport funding to support schools at CIFF

Hastings Borough Council is excited to be working with the Children’s International Film Festival (CIFF) to bring the event to Hastings on Thursday 18 June...

Published 26/03/2026

£20 million Pride in Place plan for Hastings gets green light from government

The Government has today approved Hastings Neighbourhood Board’s ten-year regeneration plan...

Published 25/03/2026

Active Hastings celebrates 20 years!

This year Active Hastings celebrates their 20th anniversary...

Published 25/03/2026

Have you had your say on Hastings’ future?

Residents, businesses and community groups are being urged to take part in an important consultation on the draft Local Plan for Hastings - a document that will shape how the town grows and develops up to 2041.

Published 24/03/2026

Explore Hastings’ history under your feet

A new history trail through Hastings has been put together by Hastings Museum & Art Gallery and community partners to uncover some of the hidden stories of our town...

Published 24/03/2026