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Councillors call on government to increase Local Housing Allowance

Three council leaders have written to Florence Eshalomi MP, Minister for Homelessness, Democracy, Communities and Faith calling for Local Housing Allowance (LHA) to be increased across their areas...

Published 07/10/2026

Hastings Town Deal Open Day showcases progress on £24.3m regeneration programme

Residents, businesses and visitors came together at the Hastings Town Deal Open Day on Saturday 3 October to find out more about the £24.3 million programme of investment transforming the town.

Published 07/10/2026

Keep warm and well this winter

As we move into autumn, there are ways you can help keep yourself and your family warmer through the winter...

Published 01/10/2026

Representation period opens on Hastings' Local Plan

Residents, stakeholders and interested groups are invited to make representations on the Pre-Submission draft Local Plan before it is submitted to government...

Published 01/10/2026

Many Threads – One Fabric: Reweaving the story of Black Britons

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery will host a touring exhibition of Tapestry of Black Britons this autumn...

Published 29/09/2026

Full Council agrees motion supporting RNLI and Pett Level Independent Rescue Lifeboat

At Full Council on Wednesday 23 September, Hastings Borough Councillors voted to agree a motion supporting the work of the RNLI and Pett Level Independent Rescue Lifeboat...

Published 29/09/2026

Keeping Hastings’ streets cleaner

Residents are benefiting from cleaner streets following the introduction of additional street-cleansing staff across Hastings. 

Published 28/09/2026

Active Hastings Age Friendly Activity Taster Day Coming Soon

Active Hastings are very excited to announce their Age Friendly Activity Taster Day is coming to Hastings in October!

Published 16/09/2026

New film showcases a new chapter for Hastings Castle and The West Hill Project

A New Chapter for Hastings Castle and the West Hill Visitor Centre ’is the title of a newly created YouTube channel, dedicated to documenting the transformation of the West Hill Café site and Hastings Castle. 

Published 14/09/2026

Active Hastings celebrates successful Summer Holiday Activities Programme

This year’s Active Hastings Summer Holiday programme has been a huge success...

Published 14/09/2026