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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

Improvements to leisure facilities

People using Summerfields and Falaise Leisure Centres are already seeing the benefits of recent upgrades, with more improvements still to come...

Published 23/03/2026

Downs Farm and Broomgrove improvements

Joint working between Hastings Borough Council and Southern Housing has led to improvements being made across Downs Farm and Broomgrove...

Published 20/03/2026

Residents to begin to receive food waste collection letters across Hastings, Wealden and Rother

Residents in Hastings, Wealden and Rother will soon receive a letter confirming the date for their first food waste collection. 

Published 17/03/2026

Cabinet to discuss Town of Culture bid

Hastings’ bid to be the first UK Town of Culture will be discussed by Hastings Borough Council’s Cabinet on Wednesday 25 March...

Published 17/03/2026

Cabinet to discuss contracts for rough sleeping prevention work

Hastings Borough Council’s Cabinet is due to discuss new contracts for rough sleeping prevention contracts... 

Published 17/03/2026

Continuing to tackle the housing crisis

Hastings Borough Council’s top priority is tackling Hastings’ housing crisis and working to ensure all our residents have a safe and secure home...

Published 17/03/2026

Hastings’ response to the National Planning Policy Framework 2025

Hastings Borough Council has submitted its response to the government’s consultation on the draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) 2025...

Published 17/03/2026

Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections Project reaches final design stage

East Sussex County Council has announced the completion of the final designs, following public consultation and extensive technical work.

The finalised plans set out a clear timeline for delivering a greener, safer and more welcoming town centre.

Published 12/03/2026