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Give us your views on the best option for Hastings

We want to know what you think would be the best way for council services to be reorganised in our area...

Published 12/05/2025

Foreshore Trust Pelham Playground Renewal Scheme

Exciting upgrade for Pelham Beach Playground 

The popular Pelham Beach Playground will close on Monday, 12 May, for two months while the work takes place. It is due to re-open in July in time for the summer break.

Published 06/05/2025

Award-winning tennis celebrated

The tennis courts at Alexandra Park were named the Park Venue of the Year at the LTA Tennis Awards...

Published 01/05/2025

Cabinet meeting in May

Cabinet will meet on Tuesday 6 May to evaluate the Article 4 Directions and the consultation earlier this year...

Published 25/04/2025

10-year Plan for Neighbourhoods funding boost announced for regeneration in Hastings

Hastings has been selected by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to receive up to £20m of funding to support regeneration Plan for Neighbourhoods in the town. 

Published 24/04/2025

Agatha Christie exhibition coming to HMAG

The mystery of Agatha Christie is coming to Hastings Museum & Art Gallery with a new exhibition opening from Saturday 10 May...

Published 23/04/2025

West Marina community consultation events

Following the signing of a Development Agreement with the council back in October 2021, West Marina St Leonards Ltd (WMSLL) has now obtained Environment Agency approval and completed their technical survey work. This foundational work has enabled WMSLL to move forward and develop a comprehensive plan for the site.

Published 17/04/2025

Hastings Borough Council responds to Sussex and Brighton Mayoral Combined County Authority consultation

Hastings Borough Council has submitted a response to the government’s Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) Sussex and Brighton devolution consultation. 

Published 08/04/2025

Corporate Plan 2025-2030 live

The new Hastings Borough Council Corporate Plan for 2025-2030 is now live.

Published 07/04/2025

Funding boost for UK Shared Prosperity Fund Programme in Northeast Hastings

Hastings Borough Council has been allocated £473,873 additional government funding to support the ongoing UK Shared Prosperity Fund Programme.  The 12-month funding programme will continue with a focus on communities and place and skills in Broomgrove and expand into Northeast Hastings with a particular focus on Downs Farm.

Photo credit: Soundcastle - on a Musical Beacons walkabout in Broomgrove 

Published 03/04/2025