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New Natural History Gallery coming to Hastings Museum & Art Gallery

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its Natural History Gallery is being updated thanks to the museum’s Arts Council England’s NPO (National Portfolio Organisation) funded programme...

Published 22/01/2026

Hastings' Housing Strategy approved

At last night’s Full Council (Wednesday 14 January), councillors approved Hastings’ Housing Strategy...

Published 16/01/2026

Have your say on 2026-27 budget and corporate plan update

Have your say on our draft budget 2026-27 and whether there's anything missing from our Corporate Plan 2025-26

Published 15/01/2026

“Bridging generations”

Hastings’ annual Holocaust Memorial Day service will take place at 11am on Saturday 24 January 2026...

Published 13/01/2026

New sessions come to Downs Farm

With thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Active Hastings have continued to roll out a number of physical activity sessions at the Downs Farm Community Centre..

Published 07/01/2026

Hastings Museum launches ‘Portraits in a Chinese Studio’ exhibition

Grace Lau’s ‘Portraits in a Chinese Studio’ opens at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery on Tuesday 13 January...

Published 05/01/2026

Southern Water incident

Cllr Glenn Haffenden's statement on the Southern Water incident...

Published 24/12/2025

Hastings Neighbourhood Board publishes plan for £20 million over the next decade

Hastings Neighbourhood Board has unveiled its ambitious 10-year regeneration plan, committing £20 million to transform the town and deliver lasting change...

Published 22/12/2025

Foreshore Trust Large Grants Programme back for 2026

The Foreshore Trust will be inviting applications from non-profit voluntary and community organisations to the Large Grant Programme 2026-2028 in the new year...

Published 19/12/2025

Southern Water support school swimming

Hastings’ primary school children are to benefit from a pilot grant scheme aimed at helping them access taught swimming sessions...

Published 18/12/2025