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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

£1 million boost for Hastings’ playgrounds

Playgrounds in Hastings will be revitalised through the Pride in Place Impact Fund, funded by the UK Government...

Published 12/03/2026

Free sport sessions for young people comes to Hastings

Active Hastings are excited to announce they have been awarded £62,261 of funding through the Million Hours programme...

Published 12/03/2026

Bookings now open for Active Hastings’ free Easter activities.

This Easter, Active Hastings are offering free activities and food as part of their Easter Activities and Food Programme..

Published 11/03/2026