The architectural practice behind the Stirling Prize-winning rebuild of Hastings Pier has pledged money to the crowdfunding campaign that it hopes will take the attraction into community ownership. In November, the charity that owned the pier went into administration, less than a month after dRMM scooped the prestigious architecture award for its regeneration of the pier. The practice […]
When Judy Rogers and Andrew Battley were elected to Hastings Borough Council today it was something very special. They weren’t just delighted to have won their seats for the Labour party they were also celebrating the fact that they are the first mother and son to serve on the council at the same time. Andrew […]
In all good elections it’s down to the number and after the campaigning and debate is over the numbers tell the story. At yesterday’s Hastings Borough Council elections a total of 45,810 votes were cast, each party’s share of the vote was: Labour 22,665 votes – percentage share 49 per cent Conservatives 14,684 votes – percentage share […]
The Hastings Greenway Project is an innovative network of linked almost traffic-free routes that everyone can enjoy for leisure, amenity and utility walking, as well as cycling and the group behind the project is organising a walk on Saturday to spread the word. Starting at 2pm on Saturday the Hastings Greenway Group is encouraging people to come […]
Music tuition in schools has not been axed yet, but it might only be a matter of time unless a public consultation this summer can persuade councillors the service is worth saving. This morning Councillor Bob Standley, East Sussex County Council’s lead member for education and inclusion, approved the consultation into proposals which could ultimately […]
Just thee days to go until polling day, until you can elect the councillors who will represent YOU on Hastings Borough Council. And don’t forget you have TWO votes to cast at this election. Each of the 16 wards that make up the borough has two councillors and because there have been some changes to […]
When the news broke around 10pm yesterday that Hastings and Rye MP Amber Rudd had decided to call time on her tenure at the Home Office it was inevitable that there would be a polarisation of views. Peter Chowney, the man who almost snatched the Hastings and Rye seat for Labour at last year’s general […]
Click this link to watch the full interview with the Liberal Democrats Nick Perry. An administration that believe in ‘command and control’ and an opposition branded as ‘hopeless’ is how Nick Perry of Hastings Liberal Democrats sums up the outgoing Hastings Borough Council. Talking to Hastings In Focus this weekend Mr Perry laid out his party’s […]
Click the link above to hear Caroline Lucas’ exclusive interview with Hastings In Focus Green Party co-leader Caroline Lucas paid a visit to Hastings on Friday afternoon to help local party members cover the ground in the Old Hastings ward a seat they believe they have a real chance of stealing from Labour at Thursday’s […]
