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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

Have your say on Hastings’ housing

Everyone who lives or owns property in Hastings is being asked to have their say in a survey into Hastings’ housing...

Published 03/04/2025

Newly refurbished dinosaur gallery reopens at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery

Hastings Museum & Art Gallery’s newly refurbished Dinosaurs Gallery reopens this Saturday (5 April). This is the first major overhaul of the space since it was installed in its current location in 1993.

Published 03/04/2025

Do you want to see CCTV cameras in Bottle Alley?

The council has funding from the government’s Safer Streets Fund available to use for graffiti prevention and improve the safety of public spaces for all. The council is using this money to introduce public space CCTV along Bottle Alley...

Published 03/04/2025