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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

Active Hastings supports Progress Network

Active Hastings were delighted to join a recent Progress Network Sparks football session at Warrior Square Gardens to see their training sessions in action...

Published 25/09/2025

Call for sites reminder

The call to find permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches and Travelling Showpeople plots across the East Sussex area is still open...

Published 25/09/2025

Alexandra Park boating lake floating islands to be renewed

Work is due to begin on the floating islands in the Alexandra Park boating lake from Monday 29 September...

Published 25/09/2025

Have you had your say on Plan for Neighbourhoods spend?

The Hastings Neighbourhood Board wants to know how you want to see up to £20million spent...

Published 24/09/2025

Speaking up for Hastings

Hastings’ Mayor and Speaker of the Cinque Ports, Cllr Becca Horn, will be hosting ‘Speaker’s Day’ in Hastings on Saturday (27 September). 

Published 22/09/2025

Age Friendly Coffee Mornings and Activity Taster Days

Active Hastings are very excited to announce their Age Friendly Coffee Morning and Activity Taster Days...

Published 22/09/2025

Safer Summer Streets campaign

Councillors and officers from Hastings Borough and Rother District councils have carried out walkabouts in Hastings and Bexhill as part of the Safer Summer Streets campaign...

Published 16/09/2025