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Energy Saving Week starts today!
This week, we will be sharing some energy-saving tips from Parity Trust that you can use without major disruption (or major cost).
It’s deep winter so no doubt your heating is working overtime. In this fossil-fuelled dependent world around 80-85%,
This week, we will be sharing some energy-saving tips from Parity Trust that you can use without major disruption (or major cost).
It’s deep winter so no doubt your heating is working overtime. In this fossil-fuelled dependent world around 80-85%,
January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Energy Saving Week starts today!
This week, we will be sharing some energy-saving tips from Parity Trust that you can use without major disruption (or major cost).
It’s deep winter so no doubt your heating is working overtime. In this fossil-fuelled dependent world around 80-85%,
This week, we will be sharing some energy-saving tips from Parity Trust that you can use without major disruption (or major cost).
It’s deep winter so no doubt your heating is working overtime. In this fossil-fuelled dependent world around 80-85%,
We are getting ready to start the new food waste collection service.
Not sure how it will work? We’ve put together a handy list of FAQs to help you get ready: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/waste_recycling/food-waste/faqs/
Not sure how it will work? We’ve put together a handy list of FAQs to help you get ready: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/waste_recycling/food-waste/faqs/
January 19, 2026 at 12:03 PM
We are getting ready to start the new food waste collection service.
Not sure how it will work? We’ve put together a handy list of FAQs to help you get ready: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/waste_recycling/food-waste/faqs/
Not sure how it will work? We’ve put together a handy list of FAQs to help you get ready: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/waste_recycling/food-waste/faqs/
Clearing out after Christmas? Remember that batteries hiding in with your rubbish or recycling can become dangerous and start fires.
Batteries, vapes and small electrical items should not be put in your bin.
Batteries, vapes and small electrical items should not be put in your bin.
January 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Clearing out after Christmas? Remember that batteries hiding in with your rubbish or recycling can become dangerous and start fires.
Batteries, vapes and small electrical items should not be put in your bin.
Batteries, vapes and small electrical items should not be put in your bin.
At Full Council on Wednesday 14 January, councillors agreed our new Housing Strategy. This will guide our work across the council m in the coming years, and sets out clear priorities and actions around how we are going to tackle the housing crisis in Hastings. Thanks to everyone who took part in
January 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM
At Full Council on Wednesday 14 January, councillors agreed our new Housing Strategy. This will guide our work across the council m in the coming years, and sets out clear priorities and actions around how we are going to tackle the housing crisis in Hastings. Thanks to everyone who took part in
Councillors Glenn Haffenden and Julia Hilton, the leader and deputy leader of Hastings Borough Council, will be at Tesco, Church Wood Drive today, from 10.30am until 12.30pm.
January 16, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Councillors Glenn Haffenden and Julia Hilton, the leader and deputy leader of Hastings Borough Council, will be at Tesco, Church Wood Drive today, from 10.30am until 12.30pm.
Our Hastings cleaning crews have been working hard over the last couple of days in challenging weather conditions to clear debris that washed up along our coastline following a recent shipping incident.
More than 40 miles of coast have been affected in the region, and our teams are prioritising the
More than 40 miles of coast have been affected in the region, and our teams are prioritising the
January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Our Hastings cleaning crews have been working hard over the last couple of days in challenging weather conditions to clear debris that washed up along our coastline following a recent shipping incident.
More than 40 miles of coast have been affected in the region, and our teams are prioritising the
More than 40 miles of coast have been affected in the region, and our teams are prioritising the
We are asking for feedback on our draft budget for 2026-27 and any updates to our Corporate Plan.
The proposed budget for 2026-27 is positive and shows a small surplus, thanks to the savings policies introduced in 2023 and continued careful management across the last 12 months,
The proposed budget for 2026-27 is positive and shows a small surplus, thanks to the savings policies introduced in 2023 and continued careful management across the last 12 months,
January 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
We are asking for feedback on our draft budget for 2026-27 and any updates to our Corporate Plan.
The proposed budget for 2026-27 is positive and shows a small surplus, thanks to the savings policies introduced in 2023 and continued careful management across the last 12 months,
The proposed budget for 2026-27 is positive and shows a small surplus, thanks to the savings policies introduced in 2023 and continued careful management across the last 12 months,
There is a yellow weather warning active for heavy rain falling on saturated ground which may lead to some surface water flooding today (15 January). More information is available at:
Hastings (East Sussex) weather warnings
Hastings weather warnings for rain, wind, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm, lightning, and extreme heat.
weather.metoffice.gov.uk
January 15, 2026 at 8:04 AM
There is a yellow weather warning active for heavy rain falling on saturated ground which may lead to some surface water flooding today (15 January). More information is available at:
Did you know that a postal vote is only valid for a maximum of three years? After this, you must submit a new postal vote application by the third 31 January after it was set up.
January 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Did you know that a postal vote is only valid for a maximum of three years? After this, you must submit a new postal vote application by the third 31 January after it was set up.
Full Council is meeting at 6pm this evening to discuss a range of reports. The agenda includes a report on a Community Governance Review which would look at the possibility of introducing town or parish councils as part of local government reorganisation.
January 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Full Council is meeting at 6pm this evening to discuss a range of reports. The agenda includes a report on a Community Governance Review which would look at the possibility of introducing town or parish councils as part of local government reorganisation.
We are aware of a large amount of debris being washed up on Hastings' beaches after containers came off ships during Storm Goretti at the end of last week. This was the same storm that caused damage along our coastline.
We have reported to the coastguard and are working with colleagues at other
We have reported to the coastguard and are working with colleagues at other
January 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM
We are aware of a large amount of debris being washed up on Hastings' beaches after containers came off ships during Storm Goretti at the end of last week. This was the same storm that caused damage along our coastline.
We have reported to the coastguard and are working with colleagues at other
We have reported to the coastguard and are working with colleagues at other
♻️ Food waste collections are coming to Hastings!
You will soon receive your food waste containers, together with instructions on how to use them.
Food waste makes up about 30% of the average household’s waste bin.
You will soon receive your food waste containers, together with instructions on how to use them.
Food waste makes up about 30% of the average household’s waste bin.
January 13, 2026 at 1:03 PM
♻️ Food waste collections are coming to Hastings!
You will soon receive your food waste containers, together with instructions on how to use them.
Food waste makes up about 30% of the average household’s waste bin.
You will soon receive your food waste containers, together with instructions on how to use them.
Food waste makes up about 30% of the average household’s waste bin.
Cllrs Glenn Haffenden and Julia Hilton, leader and deputy leader of Hastings Borough Council are holding their monthly drop-in session this Friday, 16 January. They will be at Tesco, Church Wood Drive, from 10.30am to 12.30pm to answer any questions and talk to residents.
January 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Cllrs Glenn Haffenden and Julia Hilton, leader and deputy leader of Hastings Borough Council are holding their monthly drop-in session this Friday, 16 January. They will be at Tesco, Church Wood Drive, from 10.30am to 12.30pm to answer any questions and talk to residents.
If your group or organisation wants to run events at White Rock Gardens this year, don't miss out on your chance to apply for funding.
We are looking for expressions of interest from organisations to deliver dynamic events at White Rock Gardens over the next 12 months.
We are looking for expressions of interest from organisations to deliver dynamic events at White Rock Gardens over the next 12 months.
January 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
If your group or organisation wants to run events at White Rock Gardens this year, don't miss out on your chance to apply for funding.
We are looking for expressions of interest from organisations to deliver dynamic events at White Rock Gardens over the next 12 months.
We are looking for expressions of interest from organisations to deliver dynamic events at White Rock Gardens over the next 12 months.
Bin collections are back to normal from today after Christmas and new year.
Please use the lists on our website to make sure you are recycling what you can in your at home collections.
https://www.hastings.gov.uk/waste_recycling/recycling/what/
Please use the lists on our website to make sure you are recycling what you can in your at home collections.
https://www.hastings.gov.uk/waste_recycling/recycling/what/
January 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Bin collections are back to normal from today after Christmas and new year.
Please use the lists on our website to make sure you are recycling what you can in your at home collections.
https://www.hastings.gov.uk/waste_recycling/recycling/what/
Please use the lists on our website to make sure you are recycling what you can in your at home collections.
https://www.hastings.gov.uk/waste_recycling/recycling/what/
If you’re starting 2026 looking for a new job, have a look at the opportunities working with us.
We are currently looking for an apprentice to work on the Pride in Place project, helping to improve Hastings over the next ten years.
We are currently looking for an apprentice to work on the Pride in Place project, helping to improve Hastings over the next ten years.
January 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM
If you’re starting 2026 looking for a new job, have a look at the opportunities working with us.
We are currently looking for an apprentice to work on the Pride in Place project, helping to improve Hastings over the next ten years.
We are currently looking for an apprentice to work on the Pride in Place project, helping to improve Hastings over the next ten years.
The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol continues to be active in Hastings, with an overnight centre available at Gizmo House in Hastings.
Thank you to Warming Up The Homeless for their support in providing this.
• people with pets are welcome;
• three hot meals a day will be provided at no cost;
Thank you to Warming Up The Homeless for their support in providing this.
• people with pets are welcome;
• three hot meals a day will be provided at no cost;
January 10, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol continues to be active in Hastings, with an overnight centre available at Gizmo House in Hastings.
Thank you to Warming Up The Homeless for their support in providing this.
• people with pets are welcome;
• three hot meals a day will be provided at no cost;
Thank you to Warming Up The Homeless for their support in providing this.
• people with pets are welcome;
• three hot meals a day will be provided at no cost;
An exciting new exhibition launches at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery on Tuesday 13 January.
Grace Lau’s ‘Portraits in a Chinese Studio’ features photographs taken in Hastings and St Leonards of people posed in a style similar to Victorian studio portraits.
Grace Lau’s ‘Portraits in a Chinese Studio’ features photographs taken in Hastings and St Leonards of people posed in a style similar to Victorian studio portraits.
January 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
An exciting new exhibition launches at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery on Tuesday 13 January.
Grace Lau’s ‘Portraits in a Chinese Studio’ features photographs taken in Hastings and St Leonards of people posed in a style similar to Victorian studio portraits.
Grace Lau’s ‘Portraits in a Chinese Studio’ features photographs taken in Hastings and St Leonards of people posed in a style similar to Victorian studio portraits.
Weather update -
St Leonards Marina and Warrior Square toilets are currently blocked by shingle washed up during the storm. The Foreshore Trust are working to restore access.
We aim to reopen the Marina toilets by tomorrow (Saturday 10 January). Please note there will be no level access while
St Leonards Marina and Warrior Square toilets are currently blocked by shingle washed up during the storm. The Foreshore Trust are working to restore access.
We aim to reopen the Marina toilets by tomorrow (Saturday 10 January). Please note there will be no level access while
January 9, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Weather update -
St Leonards Marina and Warrior Square toilets are currently blocked by shingle washed up during the storm. The Foreshore Trust are working to restore access.
We aim to reopen the Marina toilets by tomorrow (Saturday 10 January). Please note there will be no level access while
St Leonards Marina and Warrior Square toilets are currently blocked by shingle washed up during the storm. The Foreshore Trust are working to restore access.
We aim to reopen the Marina toilets by tomorrow (Saturday 10 January). Please note there will be no level access while
Following last night's storm, the Foreshore team has been out this morning to assess the damage.
Much of the lower promenade is covered in shingle, and the beach huts at White Rock have been damaged. All owners have been contacted and the team is working to secure the huts.
Much of the lower promenade is covered in shingle, and the beach huts at White Rock have been damaged. All owners have been contacted and the team is working to secure the huts.
January 9, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Following last night's storm, the Foreshore team has been out this morning to assess the damage.
Much of the lower promenade is covered in shingle, and the beach huts at White Rock have been damaged. All owners have been contacted and the team is working to secure the huts.
Much of the lower promenade is covered in shingle, and the beach huts at White Rock have been damaged. All owners have been contacted and the team is working to secure the huts.
As the cold weather continues, are you heating your home in the most efficient way? There are some simple things you can do to help reduce your energy bills and keep yourself and your family warmer.
January 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
As the cold weather continues, are you heating your home in the most efficient way? There are some simple things you can do to help reduce your energy bills and keep yourself and your family warmer.
If you’re shopping online taking advantage of some of the new year sales, make sure you aren’t becoming the victim of a scam or fraud.
If something looks too good to be true, it usually is.
It might be a scam if:
If something looks too good to be true, it usually is.
It might be a scam if:
January 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM
If you’re shopping online taking advantage of some of the new year sales, make sure you aren’t becoming the victim of a scam or fraud.
If something looks too good to be true, it usually is.
It might be a scam if:
If something looks too good to be true, it usually is.
It might be a scam if:
If you are walking your dog, please make sure you are being a responsible dog owner and clearing up their mess. Not picking up after them could cost you £1,000.
If you do spot dog fouling, please report it through My Hastings and it will be cleared up.
If you do spot dog fouling, please report it through My Hastings and it will be cleared up.
January 7, 2026 at 10:14 AM
If you are walking your dog, please make sure you are being a responsible dog owner and clearing up their mess. Not picking up after them could cost you £1,000.
If you do spot dog fouling, please report it through My Hastings and it will be cleared up.
If you do spot dog fouling, please report it through My Hastings and it will be cleared up.
Don’t miss out on your final chance to have your say in the government’s consultation into how local councils run in the future.
The government wants your feedback on two potential options:
• one unitary council on the current East Sussex County Council footprint,
The government wants your feedback on two potential options:
• one unitary council on the current East Sussex County Council footprint,
January 7, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Don’t miss out on your final chance to have your say in the government’s consultation into how local councils run in the future.
The government wants your feedback on two potential options:
• one unitary council on the current East Sussex County Council footprint,
The government wants your feedback on two potential options:
• one unitary council on the current East Sussex County Council footprint,
The cold weather is forecast to continue for the rest of this week. The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is currently active in Hastings, with an overnight centre available at Gizmo House in Hastings. Thank you to Warming Up The Homeless for their support in providing this.
January 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The cold weather is forecast to continue for the rest of this week. The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is currently active in Hastings, with an overnight centre available at Gizmo House in Hastings. Thank you to Warming Up The Homeless for their support in providing this.