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Hastings Castle conservation works begin following Historic England funding award

Following the recent award of £288,500 from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund grant programme, alongside a £200,000 contribution from Hastings Borough Council, the first phase of conservation activity at Hastings Castle has begun with vegetation clearance works.

Published 04/11/2026

Local government reorganisation update

Hastings Borough Council is disappointed that, after councils have committed significant time, resources and public money to this process, the timetable for local government reorganisation has changed and further uncertainty remains.

Published 02/11/2026

November Cabinet meeting

The council’s Cabinet will meet on Monday 9 November to discuss a range of reports...

Published 30/10/2026

Hastings Borough Council launches £1.2 million Fairness Fund to support community-led change

Hastings Borough Council is pleased to launch the Fairness Fund, which will support community-led projects that improve opportunities, health and wellbeing..

Published 28/10/2026

Funding announcement for padel and tennis courts at White Rock Gardens

Hastings Borough Council is delighted to announce that we are being considered to receive £1.3million by the LTA to develop a covered tennis and padel centre at White Rock...

Published 27/10/2026

Remembrance Day 2026

The annual Act of Remembrance to commemorate and remember those lost in conflict will be taking place at the war memorial in Alexandra Park at 11am on Sunday 8 November.

Published 27/10/2026

Active Hastings celebrates 20 years and launches new Partnership Coffee Morning

Active Hastings is inviting local organisations, community groups and partners to come together at its new Partnership Coffee Morning...

Published 26/10/2026

Half term fun at HMAG

There’s loads happening at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery this October half term...

Published 23/10/2026

Hastings Castle receives funding boost

Hastings Borough Council is delighted to have been awarded £288,500 from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund grant programme for Hastings Castle...

Published 22/10/2026

Service disruption

Some of our online services are currently unavailable due to a wider supplier incident....

Published 22/10/2026