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Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 1h

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.

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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 · 1h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 5d

...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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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.

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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 · 6d

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!

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

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!

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

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 15d

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

Hastings Borough Council @hastingsbc.bsky.social · 15d

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.

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

The final business cases that have been submitted to government along with the covering letter to the minister will be available to read online shortly. 7/7

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

The four group leaders at Hastings Borough Council (Green, Labour, Conservative and Hastings Independents Group) have also all signed a letter to the Secretary of State officially requesting that the borough elections scheduled for May 2026 are postponed. 6/7

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

Cllr Julia Hilton, deputy leader and lead councillor for shaping place, said: “It is really important to note that none of these models solves the problem of local government finance being under funded and without financial reform they will all run into problems.” 5/7

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

residents giving their views on these options over the summer.

“Because we had such different opinions on the best way forward, we have sent all three options to the government and wait to hear their feedback and further consultation which we are expecting over the winter.” 4/7

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

with the cross-party work we have been able to do on this in Hastings, I'd like to thank councillors and officers who have been part of the working group for all the time and effort that has gone into preparing all three of these business cases. We’ve also heard from hundreds of 3/7

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

proposals for a coastal unitary model and the district and borough federated model were all sent to the government as part of their plans to reorganise local councils across Sussex and Brighton into one tier.

Cllr Glenn Haffenden, leader of Hastings Borough Council, said: “I’m really pleased 2/7

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