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Update on the future of St Mary in the Castle

Hastings Borough Council is pleased to update on the next stage of work to secure the future of St Mary in the Castle, following the recent call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs)...

Published 12/02/2026

Hastings’ 2026-27 budget agreed

At Full Council on Wednesday 11 February, Hastings’ councillors unanimously agreed the budget for 2026-27...

Published 12/02/2026

Fines for littering and fly-tipping

Littering and fly-tipping is illegal and can cost you up to £1,000 if prosecuted for littering and up to £50,000 for fly tipping...

Published 12/02/2026

Hastings to make Town of Culture bid

Groups across Hastings are starting work on a Town of Culture bid...

Published 09/02/2026

Food waste truck naming competition winner announced

The winner of the food waste truck naming competition has been announced...

Published 06/02/2026

Housing acquisition programme successes

Hastings Borough Council’s housing acquisitions programme has led to fewer children living in temporary accommodation and has helped people out of rough sleeping in 2025...

Published 05/02/2026

Fire at Former Convent Site, Magdalen Road – Public Safety Warning

Safety advice from Hastings Borough Council following a fire at the Former Convent Site, Magdalen Road..

Published 02/02/2026

February Half Term Activities with Active Hastings

Active Hastings have organised a Discovery and Try Day for February half term...

Published 02/02/2026

Half term fun at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery

If you are looking for something to entertain the children over half term, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery has something for everyone...

Published 28/01/2026

New community members wanted to help decide how £20 million funding is spent

Hastings Neighbourhood Board is inviting local residents to apply for new community board member positions...

Published 27/01/2026