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Winner announced for this year's Order of 1066 Award

Last night, dedicated volunteer Graham Furness was presented with this year's Order of 1066 Award, recognising his exceptional and longstanding service to Hastings.

Published 15/10/2025

New Exercise Class for people with Parkinson’s

Active Hastings are delighted to announce they have been awarded £2,940 from the Parkinson’s UK Physical Activity Grant, to launch their new Exercise Group for Neurological Conditions...

Published 14/10/2025

New housing allocations policy starts

An updated housing allocations policy takes effect from Monday 20 October...

Published 13/10/2025

October Half Term Activities with Active Hastings

This October Half Term, Active Hastings have a range of fantastic sport sessions for children running throughout the week...

Published 13/10/2025

Hastings Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections Project Public Art Commission artist announcement

Hastings Borough Council, East Sussex County Council, and Hastings Museum & Art Gallery are pleased to announce the appointment of an artist for the Public Art Commission as part of the Town Centre Public Realm and Green Connections project.

Published 09/10/2025

Council continues to fund the Citadel project

Hastings Borough Council is delighted to continue funding the Citadel Hastings project, ensuring it will run into 2026...

Published 09/10/2025

Council statement - Boutique Modern

The council's statement on Boutique Modern...

Published 07/10/2025

Statement from Leader and Deputy Leader following Manchester attack

We are appalled to hear of the attack on the Jewish community in Manchester yesterday, especially on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. 

Published 03/10/2025

Statement about the sale of The Bridge Community Centre by The Parchment Trust

Cllr Glenn Haffenden, leader of the council, said: “We are disappointed that The Parchment Trust have decided to sell The Bridge despite conversations earlier in the summer...

Published 29/09/2025

Hastings’ Local Government Reorganisation submission

Hastings Borough Council has formally sent three options for local government reorganisation (LGR) to the government...

Published 26/09/2025