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Hastings Embroidery tickets available now

Tickets are now available for the Hastings Embroidery exhibition this summer...

Published 13/08/2026

Hastings sets a new UK temperature record for June

The Met Office has confirmed that Hastings has set a new UK-wide highest daily minimum temperature record for June, with 23.2°C recorded by the town's weather volunteers on Friday 26 June. 

Published 03/08/2026

Membership boost for 1066 Country marketing

A special partnership that promotes the 1066 Country has been handed a massive membership boost.

Published 28/07/2026

Source Park skatepark closure

The Source Park skatepark is now closed until further notice...

Published 24/07/2026

Work to start at Pelham Crescent

Work is due to start on restoring Pelham Crescent, which makes up the roof of the arcade at St Mary in the Castle...

Published 17/07/2026

Government decision on local government reorganisation for East Sussex

The Government has announced its decision to implement a modified version of the One East Sussex proposal for unitary local government for East Sussex...

Published 16/07/2026

Hastings' parks awarded coveted Green Flag Awards

Hastings Borough Council is delighted to announce that Alexandra Park and Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award, the international quality mark for well-managed parks and green spaces.

Published 14/07/2026

Hastings To Deliver Its Own Year of Culture in 2028

Arts Hastings CIC and Hastings Borough Council today announced that Hastings will press ahead with a locally-led Hastings Year of Culture 2028 - honouring the community energy generated by its Town of Culture bid and launching a lasting cultural strategy for the town.

Published 10/07/2026

Update on the fire at the Former Convent

Hastings Borough Council was saddened to learn of the fire at the Former Convent site in Magdalen Road on Thursday evening and has been working with East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and other partner agencies in response to the incident.

Published 10/07/2026

Planning permission granted for landmark new Hastings Castle Visitor Centre

Planning permission has been granted for a landmark new visitor centre at the West Hill Café site, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of the Government-funded Hastings Town Deal project.

Published 09/07/2026