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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 6d

Information from the survey will be used by Biffa and the councils for these areas to understand how satisfied residents are with waste and recycling services.

Have your say before Monday 10 November – survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix/4/p92769...

Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 11d

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...

Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 11d

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.

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Map of Hastings with handwritten pins stuck in it of ideas for things the funding should be spent on

Map of Hastings with lots of handwritten pins of ideas for where the funding should be spent

Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 11d

In later years, he held a critical role as launch authority, responsible for deciding whether to allow a boat to launch or not.

Find out more at www.hastings.gov.uk/news/latest/...

Winner announced for this year's Order of 1066 Award

Last night, dedicated volunteer Graham Furness was presented with this year's Order of 1066 Award, recognising his exceptional and longstanding service to Hastings.

www.hastings.gov.uk

Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 11d

Proving himself as a vital member of our community, Graham has dedicated decades of service to numerous local organisations. Most notably, he volunteered with the RNLI for an incredible 53 years, serving on both the inshore rescue boat and all-weather lifeboat.

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 11d

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.

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 12d

The changes were consulted on in autumn of 2023 before being agreed by the council’s Cabinet in January in 2024. Due to work required to update IT systems and work with neighbouring councils, the changes are now coming into effect.

Find out more - www.hastings.gov.uk/news/latest/...

New housing allocations policy starts

An updated housing allocations policy takes effect from Monday 20 October, aimed at making the best use of available housing for Hastings’ residents.

www.hastings.gov.uk

Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 12d

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.

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 13d

The board is keen to hear from residents and businesses, there is a specific business survey asking where the money could help support local businesses - www.hastings.gov.uk/regeneration...

Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 13d

The Hastings Neighbourhood Board is asking where the funding from government should be spent. It can be spent on things like new parks & playgrounds, bus shelters, bins / benches, restoring buildings & public spaces, better footpaths, leisure facilities & sports areas, arts, culture & local history.

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 13d

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.

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 13d

This is why it is more important than ever that every person knows their flood risk and what actions can be taken to prepare and stay safe should the worst happen.

There is lots of Hastings specific advice on how to protect yourself on our website - www.hastings.gov.uk/my-council/e...

Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 13d

Last winter, the Environment Agency issued more than 3,000 flood alerts, more than 1,600 flood warnings, and three severe flood warnings to people at risk. Yet fewer than half (47%) of those polled agreed they have a good understanding of how to protect their home.

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 13d

Flooding can happen, even when there has been a drought.

In England there are around 6.3 million properties in areas at risk of flooding. Climate change continues to increase the likelihood and severity of flood events.

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 13d

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.

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 17d

...fun events for the whole family to enjoy, including the Unofficial Town Crier Competition, a series of walks and talks, a classic car show, guy making competition and Hastings Bonfire.

Find out more on the Hastings Week website - www.hastingsweek.co.uk/programme-2025

Programme 2025 | HastingsWeek

www.hastingsweek.co.uk

Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 17d

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...

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 18d

East Sussex College (next to Hastings train station) at any time between 11am and 4pm. Under-16s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hastings-s...

Hastings Science Fair

*FREE entry* If Planetarium shows are sold out, you can still drop in anytime between 11am-4pm for all the other free activities!

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 18d

and we are excited to announce the day of activities, hands-on science and demonstrations for all the family. You will be able to see how science contributes to everyday life with scientists and community groups from Hastings and Sussex.

The event is free, and you can drop-in to the atrium of

Hastings Science Fair

*FREE entry* If Planetarium shows are sold out, you can still drop in anytime between 11am-4pm for all the other free activities!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 18d

Next Saturday you can enjoy activities, hands-on science and demonstrations for all the family at the Hastings Science Fair.

Hastings Borough Council is working with Science Projects (the charity behind The Observatory Science Centre, Herstmonceux), East Sussex College and the University of Sussex,

Hastings Science Fair

*FREE entry* If Planetarium shows are sold out, you can still drop in anytime between 11am-4pm for all the other free activities!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 19d

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.

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 19d

when we have enough applications to spend the funding we have.

Find out more and apply online at www.hastings.gov.uk/benefits/hsf...

Household Support Fund | Hastings Borough Council

The council has now been paid the rest of the funding from East Sussex County Council and has re-opened applications to the fund.

www.hastings.gov.uk

Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 19d

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

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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 27d

More information is available on the Hastings Half Marathon website – www.hastings-half.co.uk