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Council shows support for Srebrenica Memorial Day on 25th Anniversary

This year, Saturday the 11th July, marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.

Published 13/07/2020

Council's West Hill Lift 'Good to go'

Hastings Borough Council's West Hill Lift, the 129 year old funicular railway which connects the Old Town to Hastings Castle and Smugglers Adventure, has been awarded the 'We're Good to Go' mark.

Published 13/07/2020

Mayor apologises for not maintaining social distancing at pier reopening

The mayor of Hastings, Cllr Nigel Sinden, has apologised for not maintaining social distancing on Hastings Pier yesterday (Monday 6th July).

Published 06/07/2020

Town gradually opens to visitors

Hastings has started to cautiously welcome visitors again, as the next stage of the lockdown easing came into effect on Saturday 4th July.

Published 06/07/2020

Council urges residents and visitors to keep protecting each other and wear a face covering if possible

As another landmark moment passes in the town's Covid-19 recovery, the council is urging residents and visitors to keep protecting each other and stay safe.

Published 06/07/2020

Council urges residents and visitors to help keep Hastings safe as town recovers

Throughout the pandemic the council has made clear its priority of keeping residents safe and putting their health and wellbeing at the heart of its decision making.

Published 29/06/2020

Council welcomes the pledge to ‘end of austerity’ and awaits detail of funding announcement

Hastings Borough Council welcomes the prime minister's pledge last weekend.

Published 29/06/2020

Town deal board calls for ideas to help shape ambitious plan for town

The Hastings Town Deal Board met last week for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and is calling on residents and businesses to put forward their ideas to shape their plan for the town.

Published 29/06/2020

Town cautiously ready for visitors as council urges buy local

Hastings Borough Council is backing the buy local campaign and encouraging residents to buy locally to help Hastings' businesses begin to thrive again.

Published 22/06/2020

Council preparing for more lockdown easing and re-opening from 4 July

Following the prime minister's announcement this week that lockdown measures will be further eased from next month.

Published 22/06/2020