A coalition of councils and voluntary organisations are working together on a new initiative to support the homeless and those at risk of homelessness. The ‘Live, Work, Thrive Project’ will be headed by Hastings Borough Council (HBC), Rother District Council (RDC), Education Futures Trust, Fellowship of St Nicholas and Sussex Community Development Association. The initiative’s […]
A primary school, a business and the Ore Community Land Trust (Ore CLT) have come together in a unique way to help protect the environment. Banfield and Pomphrey Funeral Directors’ shop window in Old London Road was transformed with a wildlife window display put together by Ore Community Land Trust (Ore CLT) and pupils of […]
An eclectic collection of original art from local painters, photographers and craftspeople has transformed the top deck of Hastings pier into a weekly outdoor arts and crafts market. Works are on sale every Sunday through the summer from up to 20 artists right across the South East. Organised by Love Hastings, the weekly arts and […]
Labour politicians in Hastings appear reluctant to accept any responsibility for the losses suffered by the party at the local elections held a month ago today. Instead local Labour cites ‘national trends’ for its poor showing which included the loss of four seats to the Tories and one to the Greens at borough level and […]
At a recent meeting of its Small Grants Sub-Committee, Big Local North-East Hastings agreed to grant more than £15,000 to 14 organisations to offer a wide range of services and events to local residents in the coming months. These included: Hastings Storytelling Festival for two performances of Ling Nose puppets at Sandown School as part […]
Reshaping women’s healthcare is a is the subject of a new government consultation and Hastings and Rye MP, Sally-Ann Hart, is encouraging women across the constituency to have their say by coming forward to share their experiences The first of its kind, the Women’s Health Strategy will address women’s health in England over the course […]
Words: Lynda Foy Photos: Colin Foy. Supporters of the project to turn a historic greenhouse into a vibrant community hub can vote to boost its funds. The Alexandra Park Greenhouse Group (APGG) in Hastings has been nominated to be […]
Hastings Voluntary Action (HVA) has worked with a local photographer to capture portraits of volunteers from organisations across Hastings to celebrate Volunteers Week 2021. These images shared on HVA’s website and social media pages are part of a wider campaign to thank volunteers for their commitment to helping others during lockdown. Steve Manwaring, CEO of […]
Hastings Borough Council (HBC) is looking for volunteers to sit on its grants advisory panel. The panel gives advice to the Hastings and St Leonards Foreshore Trust – of which the Council is the Trustee – on how surplus income from the Foreshore Trust should be distributed. Councillor Trevor Webb chairs the committee and says: […]
