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A by-election is taking place today for the East Sussex County Council seat of Ashdown and Conquest, following the death of Cllr Peter Pragnell in September.
Poll cards have been sent to those registered to vote in the ward.
Polling stations will be open until 10pm tonight.
Poll cards have been sent to those registered to vote in the ward.
Polling stations will be open until 10pm tonight.
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A by-election is taking place today for the East Sussex County Council seat of Ashdown and Conquest, following the death of Cllr Peter Pragnell in September.
Poll cards have been sent to those registered to vote in the ward.
Polling stations will be open until 10pm tonight.
Poll cards have been sent to those registered to vote in the ward.
Polling stations will be open until 10pm tonight.
We are monitoring the on-going incident involving bio beads released from a Southern Water treatment plant which have been found on beaches in the area. We are doing regular checking on our beaches with our beach cleaners and the Coastal Maintenance team and have not found large quantities of the
November 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We are monitoring the on-going incident involving bio beads released from a Southern Water treatment plant which have been found on beaches in the area. We are doing regular checking on our beaches with our beach cleaners and the Coastal Maintenance team and have not found large quantities of the
The government has launched a consultation on two options for Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton.
Residents, businesses and stakeholders are being encouraged to give their feedback on the following options:
• The proposal by Eastbourne Borough Council, East Sussex County
Residents, businesses and stakeholders are being encouraged to give their feedback on the following options:
• The proposal by Eastbourne Borough Council, East Sussex County
November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The government has launched a consultation on two options for Local Government Reorganisation in East Sussex and Brighton.
Residents, businesses and stakeholders are being encouraged to give their feedback on the following options:
• The proposal by Eastbourne Borough Council, East Sussex County
Residents, businesses and stakeholders are being encouraged to give their feedback on the following options:
• The proposal by Eastbourne Borough Council, East Sussex County
There is a by-election for the East Sussex County Council seat of Ashdown and Conquest tomorrow (Thursday, 20 November). This follows the death of Cllr Peter Pragnell in September.
November 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
There is a by-election for the East Sussex County Council seat of Ashdown and Conquest tomorrow (Thursday, 20 November). This follows the death of Cllr Peter Pragnell in September.
The Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) has been activated in Hastings.
The council has been working with Warming Up The Homeless to provide a place of overnight safety for rough sleepers during the severe weather.
Find out more www.hastings.gov.uk/housing/SWEP/
The council has been working with Warming Up The Homeless to provide a place of overnight safety for rough sleepers during the severe weather.
Find out more www.hastings.gov.uk/housing/SWEP/
November 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP) has been activated in Hastings.
The council has been working with Warming Up The Homeless to provide a place of overnight safety for rough sleepers during the severe weather.
Find out more www.hastings.gov.uk/housing/SWEP/
The council has been working with Warming Up The Homeless to provide a place of overnight safety for rough sleepers during the severe weather.
Find out more www.hastings.gov.uk/housing/SWEP/
Hastings Borough Council statement on bio beads:
“We are shocked by the admission from Southern Water that the bio beads being washed up on our beaches have been caused by yet another failure of their systems and have raised the following issues in a letter to their Chief Executive: why are bio
“We are shocked by the admission from Southern Water that the bio beads being washed up on our beaches have been caused by yet another failure of their systems and have raised the following issues in a letter to their Chief Executive: why are bio
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hastings Borough Council statement on bio beads:
“We are shocked by the admission from Southern Water that the bio beads being washed up on our beaches have been caused by yet another failure of their systems and have raised the following issues in a letter to their Chief Executive: why are bio
“We are shocked by the admission from Southern Water that the bio beads being washed up on our beaches have been caused by yet another failure of their systems and have raised the following issues in a letter to their Chief Executive: why are bio
The annual Act of Remembrance to commemorate and remember those lost in conflict will be taking place at the war memorial in Alexandra Park at 11am this Sunday, 9 November.
At 10.35am, the Civic Parade will make its way from the Town Hall, along Queens Road, towards the park.
At 10.35am, the Civic Parade will make its way from the Town Hall, along Queens Road, towards the park.
November 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The annual Act of Remembrance to commemorate and remember those lost in conflict will be taking place at the war memorial in Alexandra Park at 11am this Sunday, 9 November.
At 10.35am, the Civic Parade will make its way from the Town Hall, along Queens Road, towards the park.
At 10.35am, the Civic Parade will make its way from the Town Hall, along Queens Road, towards the park.
Do you receive a Council Tax single person discount?
As part of the government's regulations, we are currently reviewing some properties that receive a Council Tax single person discount.
As part of the government's regulations, we are currently reviewing some properties that receive a Council Tax single person discount.
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Do you receive a Council Tax single person discount?
As part of the government's regulations, we are currently reviewing some properties that receive a Council Tax single person discount.
As part of the government's regulations, we are currently reviewing some properties that receive a Council Tax single person discount.
It’s Pension Credit Week of Action, which is all about raising awareness of Pension Credit and encouraging people to check their eligibility and make a claim.
October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
It’s Pension Credit Week of Action, which is all about raising awareness of Pension Credit and encouraging people to check their eligibility and make a claim.
In association with Hastings Storytelling Festival, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery have a new exhibition on display with original illustrations from the new Axel Scheffler book, 'Welcome'.
October 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
In association with Hastings Storytelling Festival, Hastings Museum & Art Gallery have a new exhibition on display with original illustrations from the new Axel Scheffler book, 'Welcome'.
Have your say on waste and recycling collections!
M·E·L Research are carrying out a resident satisfaction survey on behalf of Biffa who provide waste and recycling collections here in Hastings and also Rother and Wealden.
M·E·L Research are carrying out a resident satisfaction survey on behalf of Biffa who provide waste and recycling collections here in Hastings and also Rother and Wealden.
October 20, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Have your say on waste and recycling collections!
M·E·L Research are carrying out a resident satisfaction survey on behalf of Biffa who provide waste and recycling collections here in Hastings and also Rother and Wealden.
M·E·L Research are carrying out a resident satisfaction survey on behalf of Biffa who provide waste and recycling collections here in Hastings and also Rother and Wealden.
Hastings Borough Council has started an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to identify a new partner, operator, or consortium to take forward the revitalisation of St Mary in the Castle, one of the town’s most significant cultural and heritage landmarks.
Visit: www.hastings.gov.uk/estates/st-m...
Visit: www.hastings.gov.uk/estates/st-m...
October 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Hastings Borough Council has started an Expression of Interest (EOI) process to identify a new partner, operator, or consortium to take forward the revitalisation of St Mary in the Castle, one of the town’s most significant cultural and heritage landmarks.
Visit: www.hastings.gov.uk/estates/st-m...
Visit: www.hastings.gov.uk/estates/st-m...
Hastings Neighbourhood Board has thanked almost 2,000 people who responded to their online survey and the hundreds they spoke to across Hastings over the summer. Feedback will be used to put together four-year and ten-year plans to submit to the government by 28 November.
October 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hastings Neighbourhood Board has thanked almost 2,000 people who responded to their online survey and the hundreds they spoke to across Hastings over the summer. Feedback will be used to put together four-year and ten-year plans to submit to the government by 28 November.
Last night, dedicated volunteer Graham Furness was presented with this year's Order of 1066 Award, recognising his exceptional and longstanding service to Hastings.
The award was presented at Hastings Town Hall by the Mayor, Cllr Becca Horn, as part of the annual Hastings Week celebrations.
The award was presented at Hastings Town Hall by the Mayor, Cllr Becca Horn, as part of the annual Hastings Week celebrations.
October 15, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Last night, dedicated volunteer Graham Furness was presented with this year's Order of 1066 Award, recognising his exceptional and longstanding service to Hastings.
The award was presented at Hastings Town Hall by the Mayor, Cllr Becca Horn, as part of the annual Hastings Week celebrations.
The award was presented at Hastings Town Hall by the Mayor, Cllr Becca Horn, as part of the annual Hastings Week celebrations.
An updated housing allocations policy takes effect from Monday 20 October, aimed at making the best use of available housing for Hastings’ residents.
The policy changes will be made in stages, and everyone affected will be contacted by housing officers to explain what the changes mean to them.
The policy changes will be made in stages, and everyone affected will be contacted by housing officers to explain what the changes mean to them.
October 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
An updated housing allocations policy takes effect from Monday 20 October, aimed at making the best use of available housing for Hastings’ residents.
The policy changes will be made in stages, and everyone affected will be contacted by housing officers to explain what the changes mean to them.
The policy changes will be made in stages, and everyone affected will be contacted by housing officers to explain what the changes mean to them.
Don't forget to have your say on where up to £20million should be spent in Hastings over the next ten years. The survey closes tomorrow, Tuesday 14 October.
October 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Don't forget to have your say on where up to £20million should be spent in Hastings over the next ten years. The survey closes tomorrow, Tuesday 14 October.
It’s Flood Action Week, and this year's focus is on Property Flood Resilience across the country.
Extreme weather is becoming the ‘new normal’, with the UK experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather events due to climate change.
Extreme weather is becoming the ‘new normal’, with the UK experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather events due to climate change.
October 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
It’s Flood Action Week, and this year's focus is on Property Flood Resilience across the country.
Extreme weather is becoming the ‘new normal’, with the UK experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather events due to climate change.
Extreme weather is becoming the ‘new normal’, with the UK experiencing more frequent and intense extreme weather events due to climate change.
The Hastings Week Opening Ceremony takes place at 10.30am this Saturday, 11 October, on Winkle Island in Hastings Old Town.
Throughout the week there will be lots of...
Throughout the week there will be lots of...
October 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The Hastings Week Opening Ceremony takes place at 10.30am this Saturday, 11 October, on Winkle Island in Hastings Old Town.
Throughout the week there will be lots of...
Throughout the week there will be lots of...
We have now closed applications to the Household Support Fund as we have received enough to spend the remaining funding.
The team will be working through the applications we received but were unable to pay in the summer and the new applications over the coming days.
The team will be working through the applications we received but were unable to pay in the summer and the new applications over the coming days.
October 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We have now closed applications to the Household Support Fund as we have received enough to spend the remaining funding.
The team will be working through the applications we received but were unable to pay in the summer and the new applications over the coming days.
The team will be working through the applications we received but were unable to pay in the summer and the new applications over the coming days.
We have now received more funding for the Household Support Fund Round 7. We will be processing applications that were made in the summer but not paid out, and are now accepting new applications.
Please note that funding is limited and we will have to close applications
Please note that funding is limited and we will have to close applications
October 7, 2025 at 8:06 AM
We have now received more funding for the Household Support Fund Round 7. We will be processing applications that were made in the summer but not paid out, and are now accepting new applications.
Please note that funding is limited and we will have to close applications
Please note that funding is limited and we will have to close applications
Hastings Half Marathon is happening on Sunday, 5 October with road closures around the course.
The race starts at 10.30am from Sea Road and there will be rolling road closures along the route to keep the runners safe. Roads will be closed until 1pm.
The race starts at 10.30am from Sea Road and there will be rolling road closures along the route to keep the runners safe. Roads will be closed until 1pm.
September 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Hastings Half Marathon is happening on Sunday, 5 October with road closures around the course.
The race starts at 10.30am from Sea Road and there will be rolling road closures along the route to keep the runners safe. Roads will be closed until 1pm.
The race starts at 10.30am from Sea Road and there will be rolling road closures along the route to keep the runners safe. Roads will be closed until 1pm.
Following Full Council and Special Cabinet meetings on Wednesday 24 September, Hastings Borough Council has formally sent three options for local government reorganisation (LGR) to the government.
The council’s Cabinet endorsed the one East Sussex unitary model, but business cases and 1/7
The council’s Cabinet endorsed the one East Sussex unitary model, but business cases and 1/7
September 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Following Full Council and Special Cabinet meetings on Wednesday 24 September, Hastings Borough Council has formally sent three options for local government reorganisation (LGR) to the government.
The council’s Cabinet endorsed the one East Sussex unitary model, but business cases and 1/7
The council’s Cabinet endorsed the one East Sussex unitary model, but business cases and 1/7
Work is due to begin on renewing the floating islands in the boating lake at Alexandra Park. To allow this work to take place, the area of the lower south end of the pond will be fenced off (the end closest to the town centre) tomorrow, Friday 26 September.
September 25, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Work is due to begin on renewing the floating islands in the boating lake at Alexandra Park. To allow this work to take place, the area of the lower south end of the pond will be fenced off (the end closest to the town centre) tomorrow, Friday 26 September.
Good news! If you're planning to visit Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve this weekend, the toilets at the helipad on Fairlight Road have now re-opened. We apologise for the inconvenience while they were being repaired. #Hastings
September 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Good news! If you're planning to visit Hastings Country Park Nature Reserve this weekend, the toilets at the helipad on Fairlight Road have now re-opened. We apologise for the inconvenience while they were being repaired. #Hastings
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) are encouraging those who live, work and visit East Sussex and Brighton and Hove to have their say about plans for the future.
The consultation will run until 31 October 2025 and asks for views on its draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).
The consultation will run until 31 October 2025 and asks for views on its draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).
September 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) are encouraging those who live, work and visit East Sussex and Brighton and Hove to have their say about plans for the future.
The consultation will run until 31 October 2025 and asks for views on its draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).
The consultation will run until 31 October 2025 and asks for views on its draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP).