News in Brief
Rock Fall in Country Park
HM Coastguard Bexhill were called to an emergency incident in Hastings Country Park on Monday (29 September) to deal with a significant rock fall along the cliffs. Some of the footpaths in Ecclesbourne Glen were sealed off and closed because of the landslips; people were warned to stay away as the cliffs were very unstable and prone to collapsing at any time.
Halifax set to Close Hastings Branch
The Halifax branch at 1 Queens Road, Hastings, is to close permanently on 22 January 2026.
The Halifax is part of the Lloyds Banking Group, and the closure is part of Group’s ongoing strategy “to consolidate” (or close) its branch network in favour of switching users to its much more profitable online services.
Halifax customers will be encouraged to use other branches of the banking group, such as the Lloyds Bank at 17 Wellington Place, for in-person banking. They can also use Hastings Post Office on Queens Road to perform essential transactions such as withdrawing and depositing cash and checking their balance free of charge.
Acknowledging that the move will impact some customers more than others, the bank has pledged comprehensive support. Branch counter staff will be on hand in the coming months to assist customers, particularly the elderly or those with vulnerabilities, in transitioning to new banking methods.
All regular customers of the branch will shortly receive a letter in the post detailing these options
Safer in Sussex Survey
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne has launched the Safer in Sussex Survey to gather residents’ views on crime and to identify measures that would make them feel safer in their communities.
Commissioner Bourne said the responses to the survey would help understanding of where resources within Sussex Police may be better placed, where increased partnership working could help drive down local issues, and to scrutinise the force on areas requiring improvement.
The survey will close on 30 October. Go to tinyurl.com/5fenjter.
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