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Seagull attacker condemned

A man who bludgeoned and then stamped a seagull to death after it stole his sandwich has been dealt with by the police.

Published 21/09/2020

Council to start work towards 'green' homes in the town

Hastings Borough Council is starting a project to make the worst performing rented properties more energy efficient.

Published 21/09/2020

We are all in this together stresses council as government announces new Covid-19 measures

Yesterday, following weeks of rising cases nationally and around Europe, the government announced a series of new measures to tackle the spread of Covid-19.

Published 21/09/2020

Solar panel scheme offers Hastings residents savings on energy bills

Hastings Borough Council is supporting a scheme to help residents cut their carbon emissions and save money on their energy bills by installing high quality solar panels.

Published 21/09/2020

Hastings receives £1 million boost

Hastings Town Deal Board is delighted that the Government has approved its bid for £1 million funding for four exciting projects.

Published 21/09/2020

Funding available to make a difference in the most deprived areas of Hastings and Bexhill

Connecting Hastings and Rother Together (CHART) is looking to help organisations that have new and innovative ways to help people back into jobs.

Published 21/09/2020

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery introduces blended learning and COVID-19 secure loan boxes

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is making it easier for schools to still access their fantastic collection during the current pandemic.

Published 14/09/2020

Council welcomes additional funding for affordable housing but raises concerns about impact

Last week the Government confirmed £12.2 billion of funding for affordable housing, which was announced in the budget earlier this year.

Published 14/09/2020

Council urges residents to follow the 'rule of 6'

Hastings Borough Council is urging residents of Hastings and St Leonards to follow the new social gathering rule which makes it illegal for more than 6 people to gather indoors or outdoors.

Published 14/09/2020

Fantastic fast foreshore team

Members of Hastings Borough Council's foreshore team sprang into action after paddleboarders reported potentially dangerous material on the seabed, exposed at low tide.

Published 14/09/2020