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If you’re making plans for half term next week, Groundwork South are celebrating the history of Ore at a family friendly event working with Hastings Museum & Art Gallery.
February 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
If you’re making plans for half term next week, Groundwork South are celebrating the history of Ore at a family friendly event working with Hastings Museum & Art Gallery.
SWEP (severe weather emergency provision) has been activated in the Hastings Borough Council area from Friday 13 February 2026 and will remain active until further notice.
February 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM
SWEP (severe weather emergency provision) has been activated in the Hastings Borough Council area from Friday 13 February 2026 and will remain active until further notice.
One of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to recycle correctly. You can recycle lots of things in your household collection, either in your green bin or using pink sacks, or any other plastic bag other than black.
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
One of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint is to recycle correctly. You can recycle lots of things in your household collection, either in your green bin or using pink sacks, or any other plastic bag other than black.
Hastings Borough Council is pleased to update on the next stage of work to secure the future of St Mary in the Castle, following the recent call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs).
The council has received a strong and wide-ranging response to its invitation for ideas on the future use of
The council has received a strong and wide-ranging response to its invitation for ideas on the future use of
February 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Hastings Borough Council is pleased to update on the next stage of work to secure the future of St Mary in the Castle, following the recent call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs).
The council has received a strong and wide-ranging response to its invitation for ideas on the future use of
The council has received a strong and wide-ranging response to its invitation for ideas on the future use of
Are you looking for a new job? Why not take a look at our job opportunities.
- Assistant Finance Business Partner
- Revenues and Benefits Compliance Officer
- Revenues Court Officer
- Revenues and Benefits Generic Officer (Housing)
- Assistant Finance Business Partner
- Revenues and Benefits Compliance Officer
- Revenues Court Officer
- Revenues and Benefits Generic Officer (Housing)
February 12, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Are you looking for a new job? Why not take a look at our job opportunities.
- Assistant Finance Business Partner
- Revenues and Benefits Compliance Officer
- Revenues Court Officer
- Revenues and Benefits Generic Officer (Housing)
- Assistant Finance Business Partner
- Revenues and Benefits Compliance Officer
- Revenues Court Officer
- Revenues and Benefits Generic Officer (Housing)
At Full Council on Wednesday 11 February, Hastings’ councillors unanimously agreed the budget for 2026-27. For the first time in many years, the proposed budget showed a small surplus with several growth items agreed during the budget process to work towards the priorities set out in the
February 12, 2026 at 11:31 AM
At Full Council on Wednesday 11 February, Hastings’ councillors unanimously agreed the budget for 2026-27. For the first time in many years, the proposed budget showed a small surplus with several growth items agreed during the budget process to work towards the priorities set out in the
Littering and fly-tipping is illegal and can cost you up to £1,000 if prosecuted for littering and up to £50,000 for fly tipping.
Hastings Borough Council’s Warden Team has recently issued four Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to residents and businesses for fly-tipping and littering offences.
Hastings Borough Council’s Warden Team has recently issued four Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to residents and businesses for fly-tipping and littering offences.
February 12, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Littering and fly-tipping is illegal and can cost you up to £1,000 if prosecuted for littering and up to £50,000 for fly tipping.
Hastings Borough Council’s Warden Team has recently issued four Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to residents and businesses for fly-tipping and littering offences.
Hastings Borough Council’s Warden Team has recently issued four Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) to residents and businesses for fly-tipping and littering offences.
Following the announcement that Hastings is going to bid to be Town of Culture 2028, there will be two public meetings next week where residents and groups or organisations can help shape the bid.
The sessions are being held on Thursday 19 February at East Sussex College, Station Approach, TN34 1BA.
The sessions are being held on Thursday 19 February at East Sussex College, Station Approach, TN34 1BA.
February 11, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Following the announcement that Hastings is going to bid to be Town of Culture 2028, there will be two public meetings next week where residents and groups or organisations can help shape the bid.
The sessions are being held on Thursday 19 February at East Sussex College, Station Approach, TN34 1BA.
The sessions are being held on Thursday 19 February at East Sussex College, Station Approach, TN34 1BA.
Full Council is meeting tonight to discuss and agree the budget for 2026-27.
You can watch the meeting online at https://www.hastings.gov.uk/my-council/cm/ and read the full agenda and papers at https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=168&MId=5596.
You can watch the meeting online at https://www.hastings.gov.uk/my-council/cm/ and read the full agenda and papers at https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=168&MId=5596.
February 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Full Council is meeting tonight to discuss and agree the budget for 2026-27.
You can watch the meeting online at https://www.hastings.gov.uk/my-council/cm/ and read the full agenda and papers at https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=168&MId=5596.
You can watch the meeting online at https://www.hastings.gov.uk/my-council/cm/ and read the full agenda and papers at https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=168&MId=5596.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Groups across Hastings are starting work on a Town of Culture bid, supported by Hastings Borough Council and Arts Hastings CIC.
Town of Culture is a new government competition, which towns across the UK are invited to enter. The winning town will be awarded £3million to deliver a cultural programme
Town of Culture is a new government competition, which towns across the UK are invited to enter. The winning town will be awarded £3million to deliver a cultural programme
February 10, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Groups across Hastings are starting work on a Town of Culture bid, supported by Hastings Borough Council and Arts Hastings CIC.
Town of Culture is a new government competition, which towns across the UK are invited to enter. The winning town will be awarded £3million to deliver a cultural programme
Town of Culture is a new government competition, which towns across the UK are invited to enter. The winning town will be awarded £3million to deliver a cultural programme
There is a flood alert in place for Combe Haven due to high river levels tomorrow (Tuesday 10 February). 10-15mm of rain is possible late Monday to early Tuesday.
Please take necessary action.
Find out more at the link below:
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/065WAF453
Please take necessary action.
Find out more at the link below:
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/065WAF453
February 9, 2026 at 5:39 PM
There is a flood alert in place for Combe Haven due to high river levels tomorrow (Tuesday 10 February). 10-15mm of rain is possible late Monday to early Tuesday.
Please take necessary action.
Find out more at the link below:
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/065WAF453
Please take necessary action.
Find out more at the link below:
https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/065WAF453
Volunteers Needed: Be Part of the 2026 Hastings Half Marathon!
This year’s Hastings Half Marathon is on Sunday 22 March, and the organisers want YOU to be part of it!
This year’s Hastings Half Marathon is on Sunday 22 March, and the organisers want YOU to be part of it!
February 9, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Volunteers Needed: Be Part of the 2026 Hastings Half Marathon!
This year’s Hastings Half Marathon is on Sunday 22 March, and the organisers want YOU to be part of it!
This year’s Hastings Half Marathon is on Sunday 22 March, and the organisers want YOU to be part of it!
Active Hastings are holding a Discovery and Try Day on Tuesday 17 February, at Summerfields Leisure Centre, from 1.45pm to 5pm.
Children aged seven to 14 are welcome to try basketball, futsal, cricket, rugby, racket sports, street dance, muay thai and the interactive multi-ball / wall.
Children aged seven to 14 are welcome to try basketball, futsal, cricket, rugby, racket sports, street dance, muay thai and the interactive multi-ball / wall.
February 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Active Hastings are holding a Discovery and Try Day on Tuesday 17 February, at Summerfields Leisure Centre, from 1.45pm to 5pm.
Children aged seven to 14 are welcome to try basketball, futsal, cricket, rugby, racket sports, street dance, muay thai and the interactive multi-ball / wall.
Children aged seven to 14 are welcome to try basketball, futsal, cricket, rugby, racket sports, street dance, muay thai and the interactive multi-ball / wall.
We are pleased to have partnered with Anglo Doorstep Collections. The free collection service makes it simple and stress-free to give your pre-loved clothes, shoes, small electricals, kitchenware, and other small household items, a second life
February 7, 2026 at 11:01 AM
We are pleased to have partnered with Anglo Doorstep Collections. The free collection service makes it simple and stress-free to give your pre-loved clothes, shoes, small electricals, kitchenware, and other small household items, a second life
Does your group or organisation work in landslides or land stability? Do you want to work with the council to help research, prevent and mitigate against future landslides?
Hastings Borough Council has £20,000 available to give as landslide grants, to support local organisations
Hastings Borough Council has £20,000 available to give as landslide grants, to support local organisations
February 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Does your group or organisation work in landslides or land stability? Do you want to work with the council to help research, prevent and mitigate against future landslides?
Hastings Borough Council has £20,000 available to give as landslide grants, to support local organisations
Hastings Borough Council has £20,000 available to give as landslide grants, to support local organisations
The public have spoken – and the favourite food waste truck name is ‘William the Composter’ (submitted by Pevensey and Westham Primary School).
February 6, 2026 at 10:02 AM
The public have spoken – and the favourite food waste truck name is ‘William the Composter’ (submitted by Pevensey and Westham Primary School).
If you’re looking for ideas for over half term, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery have events and activities for everyone.
There are paid for activities including Lego Lab (booking opens on Tuesday 3 February), the planetarium...
There are paid for activities including Lego Lab (booking opens on Tuesday 3 February), the planetarium...
February 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
If you’re looking for ideas for over half term, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery have events and activities for everyone.
There are paid for activities including Lego Lab (booking opens on Tuesday 3 February), the planetarium...
There are paid for activities including Lego Lab (booking opens on Tuesday 3 February), the planetarium...
Hastings Borough Council’s housing acquisitions programme has led to fewer children living in temporary accommodation and has helped people out of rough sleeping in 2025.
The number of children living in private temporary accommodation was 62 fewer at the end of 2025 than it was at the end of 2024.
The number of children living in private temporary accommodation was 62 fewer at the end of 2025 than it was at the end of 2024.
February 5, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Hastings Borough Council’s housing acquisitions programme has led to fewer children living in temporary accommodation and has helped people out of rough sleeping in 2025.
The number of children living in private temporary accommodation was 62 fewer at the end of 2025 than it was at the end of 2024.
The number of children living in private temporary accommodation was 62 fewer at the end of 2025 than it was at the end of 2024.
Following a fire at the Former Convent site on Magdalen Road on 1 February 2026, Hastings Borough Council is reminding residents that this site is private property and is unsafe to enter.
Although the fire did not affect the chapel, the buildings across the site are in a deteriorated and potentially
Although the fire did not affect the chapel, the buildings across the site are in a deteriorated and potentially
February 2, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Following a fire at the Former Convent site on Magdalen Road on 1 February 2026, Hastings Borough Council is reminding residents that this site is private property and is unsafe to enter.
Although the fire did not affect the chapel, the buildings across the site are in a deteriorated and potentially
Although the fire did not affect the chapel, the buildings across the site are in a deteriorated and potentially
Cabinet is meeting this evening to talk about the draft budget for 2026-27. Thank you to those who provided feedback as part of the budget process.
Read the reports at https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=130&MId=5595.
Read the reports at https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=130&MId=5595.
February 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Cabinet is meeting this evening to talk about the draft budget for 2026-27. Thank you to those who provided feedback as part of the budget process.
Read the reports at https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=130&MId=5595.
Read the reports at https://hastings.moderngov.co.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=130&MId=5595.
Are you looking for a property to rent? We have several units that are currently available.
You can find out more and register your interest through our webpages - https://www.hastings.gov.uk/estates/properties-to-let/
You can find out more and register your interest through our webpages - https://www.hastings.gov.uk/estates/properties-to-let/
February 2, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Are you looking for a property to rent? We have several units that are currently available.
You can find out more and register your interest through our webpages - https://www.hastings.gov.uk/estates/properties-to-let/
You can find out more and register your interest through our webpages - https://www.hastings.gov.uk/estates/properties-to-let/
Today marks the start of LGBT+ History Month. The lights in Bottle Alley will be rainbow for the month to mark this. The Pride flag will also be flown from Muriel Matters House and the Town Hall for the month
Schools OUT started LGBT+ History Month in 2005
Schools OUT started LGBT+ History Month in 2005
February 1, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Today marks the start of LGBT+ History Month. The lights in Bottle Alley will be rainbow for the month to mark this. The Pride flag will also be flown from Muriel Matters House and the Town Hall for the month
Schools OUT started LGBT+ History Month in 2005
Schools OUT started LGBT+ History Month in 2005
Thank you to everybody that got involved in the ‘name that food waste truck’ competition, whether submitting names or by placing your votes!
We’re amazed at how many responses we’ve had and we’re just counting the votes up.
Keep an eye out on our socials and the competition page,
We’re amazed at how many responses we’ve had and we’re just counting the votes up.
Keep an eye out on our socials and the competition page,
January 31, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Thank you to everybody that got involved in the ‘name that food waste truck’ competition, whether submitting names or by placing your votes!
We’re amazed at how many responses we’ve had and we’re just counting the votes up.
Keep an eye out on our socials and the competition page,
We’re amazed at how many responses we’ve had and we’re just counting the votes up.
Keep an eye out on our socials and the competition page,
If you’re looking for a new job, we’re recruiting for our revenues and benefits team with three roles open. Find out more and apply online - https://ats-hastings.jgp.co.uk/vacancies?ga_client_id=db3aaf41-f974-49e1-b9df-3c4e20617e60
January 31, 2026 at 10:01 AM
If you’re looking for a new job, we’re recruiting for our revenues and benefits team with three roles open. Find out more and apply online - https://ats-hastings.jgp.co.uk/vacancies?ga_client_id=db3aaf41-f974-49e1-b9df-3c4e20617e60