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Successes 2024-25

In the last financial year, council staff have been working hard on the council’s top priorities of balancing the budget and improving housing our residents...

Published 27/05/2025

Nominations for this year's volunteer Order of 1066 Award are open

The Order of 1066 Award is presented annually on Hastings Day to recognise and honour a person who has given exceptional service to the town and its residents in a voluntary capacity.

Published 21/05/2025

Active Hastings comes to Downs Farm

With thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Active Hastings is coming to Downs Farm Community Centre...

Published 20/05/2025

Broomgrove Community Centre celebrates re-launch with an open day for the local community

On Saturday 17 May, the Broomgrove Community Centre celebrated re-opening after an extensive refurbishment by welcoming members of the community to an open day.

Published 19/05/2025

Hastings celebrates Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for Marina and Pelham beaches

For the first time ever, Hastings has been awarded combined Blue Flag and Seaside Award status for both its Marina and Pelham beaches, marking a major milestone in the town’s ongoing efforts to improve and maintain the quality of its coastline.

Published 16/05/2025

Give bowls a go

Have you ever given bowls a go? The bookings for the outdoor bowling greens at White Rock Gardens are now being managed by Freedom Leisure...

Published 16/05/2025

Change of political leadership at Hastings Borough Council

At Wednesday’s Annual Full Council meeting, Cllr Julia Hilton stepped down as leader of the council and was replaced by Cllr Glenn Haffenden...

Published 14/05/2025

Hastings Town Deal Open Day 2025

Hastings Town Deal Open Day – come and meet the Town Deal programme team and partners to find out how exciting plans across the town are progressing and shaping the future of regeneration in Hastings.

Published 13/05/2025

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